Your First Character in Blender — Simple Beginner Tutorial

Check out the printer here:https://store.creality.com/products/creality-hi-combo-3d-printer/?gad_campaignid=22540602927 This video sponsored by Creality — Resources & Downloads Crafty Asset Pack (COUPON CODE 25% OFF:FLAMINGO): https://superhivemarket.com/products/crafty-asset-pack Lighting Tutorial: https://youtu.be/o0uc4sRArjE Material Tutorial: https://youtu.be/esb3L7qp5io Keyboard Shortcut Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ILqOWe3zAbk Lattice Tutorial: https://youtu.be/70ylPbKXAF4 Flamingo Reference Sketch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lBj3QDAnTb7kTpb3tHzd_d4Zwnkd9W7O/view?usp=sharing Blender for Beginners — learn how to model your own cute toy animal characters step by step! This tutorial is perfect if you’re brand new to Blender and want to create stylized, beginner-friendly 3D models you can render, animate, or even 3D print. In this video you’ll learn: -How to set up Blender for beginner modeling -Blocking out toy-like proportions using simple shapes -Adding stylized features (big eyes, round forms, simple limbs) -Using modifiers like Subdivision and Mirror for faster results -Applying basic materials for soft, cozy toy vibes -How to prepare models for 3D printing Why Watch? This step-by-step tutorial keeps things fun and easy while teaching you core modeling workflows. By the end, you’ll have your very own cute toy animal character—great for stylized scenes, cozy fantasy projects, or animation practice. — 🛠️ Tools & Versions • Blender 4.5 (works in Blender 3.x too) 👇My Products (affiliate links)👇 Dynamic VFX Pack (Free Sample Pack): https://blendermarket.com/products/blender-dynamic-vfx---elemental-asset-pack?ref=434 Crafty Asset Pack (Free Sample Pack): https://blendermarket.com/products/crafty-asset-pack?ref=434 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/southernshotty Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/southernshotty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tag me in your artwork on Instagram and Twitter @SouthernShotty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernshotty/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SouthernShotty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 – Let’s Make Beginner Blender Tutorials Fun Again 00:14 – Free Resources That Make This Easier 00:34 – Blocking Out the Base Shape 03:44 – How I Turned This Into a Real Toy 04:44 – Building Out the Details (Eyes, Beak, Wings) 09:37 – The Trick to Making It Feel Like a Character 12:26 – Mirroring 14:14 – Fast & Simple UVs and Stylized Texturing 17:13 – Painting on Details with Symmetry 18:20 – The Final Puppet Look (What’s Next?)