Blender 3D Design Essentials

Class Project 02 - Modeling the Bottle

Course contents
SECTION: 1
Getting Started 24:19
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Interface Overview 15:26
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Materials - Level 1 4:30
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Modeling - Level 1 41:05
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Project 2 - Modeling the Bottle 27:05
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Render Engines 3:30
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Materials - Level 2 15:42
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Project 3 - Shading the Bottle 17:51
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Rendering Images 4:30
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Project 4 - Product Render 30:16
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Modeling - Level 2 34:11
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Project 5 - Character Modeling 35:40
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Materials - Level 3 12:58
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Project 6 - Character Shading 10:59
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Animation 38:09
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Rendering Videos 0:00
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Project 7 - Character Animation 34:43
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Modeling - Level 3 0:00
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Texturing 12:13
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Project 8 - Product Packaging 2:23
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What Next 7:55

Questions

Student class projects

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Mark Oakley

@markOakley

More practice needed. But starting to understand the principles of it, the more I play around with the build
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Jose Luis Liano

@joseLuisLiano

Green Tequila

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Lindsay Ritscher

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Jon Scherer

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Alex Mazzoli

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Joonas Muuttoranta

@joonasMuuttoranta

Rendered version of my whiskey decanter bottle. On the corners there are black stripes that i wasn't able to remove. Don't know if its the lights or something to do with topology.
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Gerwin Godschalk

@gerwinGodschalk

I have a assignment for a exotic tropical juice bottle. wrapping up the label to the bottle is right is not going perfect.
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Maryna Velyka

@marynaVelyka

Just finished it. I had a few ideas in my mind, but decided to stop on this rectangle-like shape.
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Luca Sportelli

@lucaSportelli

:)

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Matthew Graham

@MatthewGraham
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James Geiger

@TheGeigerUX
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Iwan El Sayed

@IwzArt

This is a preview from the solid view and wire frame of my Gin bottle. I used a preference to create this bottle.
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Glenda Miriam Hayat

@glendaHayat
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JOHN MUGENDI KIMOTHO.

@cgajay
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Edrin Kalyango

@edrinKalyango
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Dawn Brotherton

@dawnBrotherton

Mine is an industrial gin bottle. I wanted it to be more rectangle shape than cylinder but with rounded edges. It took me a while, but the key was to make sure to bevel many edges at a time, especially where they may overlap.
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Phil Hutchins

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Nadim Rouf

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Walter Molina

@walterMolina

This is for Robin's, a new Hot sauce brand with a Vibrant and youthful Style. Things to improve? A lot... For example connect the top hexagonal cap to the bottom cap. For environmental reasons only. I would like to simplify it more (young spirit). But my main goal was to lose my fear of Blender, and I'm achieving it! :-)

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Marton Meszaros

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rana mess

@ranamess

c:

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Carol Beuth

@carolBeuth

Things are starting to come together. I'm looking forward to learning more!
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Calum Jones

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Amaya Gamage

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Valeriia vvallbbo

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Nella Saastamoinen

@nellas

It took a few tries to get a bottle together (I included my mistakes) and I'll be working on the best construction method as the class goes on. My brand is organic/earthy and I was thinking of the wavy lines in sand and in earth, as well as the form for liquid, but needing hard enough edges to grip so it doesn't slide straight out of the hand. It made me think of the crazy shaped sand art bottles which was my bottle design inspiration.
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Frédéric Huser

@FredHuser

P2 : 3D model of a can for my energy drink project ! This software is amazing, feels like everything is possible. Time to learn !
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Emad Lezzeik

@emadLezzeik
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Derin Gizer

@derinGizer
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Radu Alexandru

@raduAlexandru

The project theme is a Non-alchoolic Vintage Rum brand. I modeled the bottle after some old rum bottle that had that space so a rope can be atached I guess . The handle is a bit rough but it would have taken a lot more poligons to smooth it . The cap is a simple cork one .

Course info

79 lessons / 6 hours 28 quiz questions 9 projects Certificate of achievement

Overview


Taught by 3D artist, animator, and designer Robin Ruud, Blender 3D Design Essentials is your gateway into the free software behind everything from Hollywood blockbusters to bold brand visuals. Whether you’re a graphic designer, aspiring motion artist, or video game enthusiast, adding Blender to your toolkit will open up new possibilities for your creativity and career!

If you’ve ever opened Blender, felt overwhelmed, and closed it just as fast, you’re not alone. But this course is designed to change that. Robin takes a hands-on, designer-focused approach, guiding you step-by-step through projects that build real skills through practice and problem solving. From product mockups and packaging design to custom characters and animation, you’ll gain tools you can plug into your existing workflow right away.

Together with Robin, you’ll learn how to:
  • - Confidently navigate Blender’s interface 
  • - Model clean, professional 3D objects
  • - Apply realistic materials like glass, metal, and liquid
  • - Light, frame, and render your scenes 
  • - Create branded mockup and packaging
  • - Design and animate your own 3D character

Adding 3D to your skillset unlocks fresh possibilities for storytelling, prototyping, brand identity, and motion graphics. The secret? Once you’ve mastered a handful of essential tools and techniques, creating work that looks complex becomes surprisingly simple. Filtered through Robin’s perspective as a visual designer, this course zeroes in on just those core tools, making learning approachable and fun.

By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to bring your ideas to life in 3D, and a collection of portfolio-ready pieces to prove it. So take the first step towards becoming a Blender Hero—sign up now to transform your design skills!

Requirements:
- Download Blender for free, for either PC or Mac
  • - Blender runs on most modern computers, but you’ll need at least 8 GB of memory and a reasonably fast processor. More memory, a stronger graphics card, and a faster hard drive will all help with better performance.
  • - A mouse is recommended for best control, but Robin covers trackpad-friendly workflows too

Who this course is for:
- Beginners with zero experience in Blender or 3D
  • - Designers ready to bring more dimension to their work
  • - Students, freelancers, and in-house creatives looking to expand their creative edge
  • - Anyone who has opened Blender, panicked, and promptly closed it again

What you’ll learn:
  • - How to download, install, and set up Blender
  • - Understanding 3D space and basic modeling concepts
  • - Using modifiers like Mirror, Subdivision Surface, and Solidify
  • - Working with the Extrude, Bevel, Loop Cut, and Knife tools
  • - Adding detail and complexity with modifiers like Bevel and Boolean
  • - Adding and editing materials like glass, metal, and liquid
  • - Using lights, cameras, and render settings to make your work shine
  • - Building 3D product mockups including bottles and packaging
  • - Creating a custom 3D character and animating it
  • - Animating objects using keyframes, parenting, and Blender’s timeline tools
  • - Refining motion with the graph editor and animation principles like exaggeration and timing
  • - UV unwrapping and projecting textures onto your models
  • - Build custom procedural shaders using Blender’s node system
  • - Create realistic surface detail using PBR (physically based rendering) materials
  • - Exporting high-quality stills and animations for web, branding, and motion design
  • - Class projects you can personalize and add to your portfolio
  • - Tips, tricks, and workflows used by real-world 3D designers
Daniel Scott

Daniel Scott

Founder of Bring Your Own Laptop & Chief Instructor

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I discovered the world of design as an art student when I stumbled upon a lab full of green & blue iMac G3’s. My initial curiosity around using the computer to create ‘art’ developed into a full-blown passion, eventually leading me to become a digital designer and founder of Bring Your Own Laptop.

Sharing and teaching are a huge part of who I am. As a certified Adobe instructor, I've had the honor of winning multiple Adobe teaching awards at their annual MAX conference. I see Bring Your Own Laptop as the supportive community I wished for when I was first starting out and intimidated by design. Through teaching, I hope to bring others along for the ride and empower my students to bring their stories, labors of love, and art into the world.
True to my Kiwi roots, I've lived in many places, and currently, I reside in Ireland with my wife and kids.

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