Blender Beginner Training Guide: Lesson 6
✂️ Lesson 6: Modeling Tools
Objective: Learn the essential mesh-editing tools used in 3D modeling.
✨ Core Modeling Tools:
Shortcut
Tool
Description
E
Extrude
Create new geometry by extending faces, edges, or vertices.
M
Merge
Combine two or more vertices into one. Options: At Center, At Last, etc.
Ctrl + J
Join Objects
Combine selected objects into one (works in Object Mode).
🧠 Pro Tip:
In Edit Mode, also explore:
Loop Cut (Ctrl + R) → Add edge loops
Inset (I) → Create new geometry within a face
Bevel (Ctrl + B) → Smooth edges by rounding them