Blender 4.1 Beginner Tutorial - Part 2: Sword (New)

Blender Tutorial series for 100% absolute beginners, teaching how to use the most common tools. Learn the fundamentals while modeling a sword project.

Tested and compatible with Blender 4.0 and Blender 4.1. Check out the pinned comments with any video related updates.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:38 - Hotkeys
00:02:02 - Download Files
00:03:22 - Lazy Viewport
00:05:59 - Hotkey Practice Round
00:07:29 - Edit Mode Explained
00:08:55 - Edit Mode Selections
00:10:13 - Edit Mode Practice Round
00:11:41 - Extrusion
00:14:51 - Inset
00:16:09 - Merge
00:17:32 - Loop Cut
00:20:20 - Blade Scale and Subdivide
00:22:08 - Blade Merge Vertices
00:24:11 - Incremental Save
00:25:39 - Blade Bevel
00:27:07 - Blade Loop Cut
00:28:59 - Blade Subdivision Modifier
00:31:21 - Blade Extrusion
00:33:49 - Blade Taper
00:35:20 - Primitive Block Ins
00:40:33 - Reference Image Download
00:41:48 - Reference Image and Quad View
00:44:35 - Guard Extrusions
00:47:31 - Guard Extrusion Tweaks
00:50:24 - Guard Proportional Editing
00:52:22 - Guard Mirror Modifier
00:53:32 - Guard Fill
00:54:53 - Guard Subdivision
00:56:35 - Guard Edge Creases
01:00:17 - Handle Shape
01:02:40 - Handle Edge Crease and Subdivide
01:04:18 - Handle Toruses
01:07:05 - Connect Handle and Pommel
01:09:22 - Pommel Star Shape
01:11:45 - Shade Smooth
01:12:59 - Pommel Shape
01:15:02 - Inset and Extrude
01:17:12 - Pommel Tip
01:18:49 - Pommel Mirror
01:21:06 - Pommel Edge Creases
01:23:39 - Shading Tab
01:25:46 - Scratches and Image Projections
01:29:36 - Texture Coordinate
01:31:32 - Mapping
01:34:12 - Runes Emission Network
01:36:46 - Runes Emission Settings
01:38:53 - Render Properties
01:41:46 - Blade Tip and Material Slots
01:45:27 - Guard Material
01:48:42 - Handle Material
01:51:39 - Pommel Material
01:55:27 - Pommel Emission Fix
01:57:51 - Bonus Presentation With Screen Shot
01:59:52 - Part 3 Preview

@robbybranham

MUSIC SOURCES:
Really Slow Motion - Sunder (Battle Angel)

[AkamiChannel]

There are some really great things you do from a pedagogical standpoint. You invite the viewer to practice, you tell them when to hyper focus, and you tell them when to just watch you first and then try themselves after. Really fantastic.

[Jojodude]

The way you keep reminding the audience to save and to pay attention to important parts is a godsend for people with ADHD, amazing work!

[elijahrichardson]

This series is actually insane. Most other people would never provide tutorials with this much detail to people for free. You are truly a blessing to the blender community. Keep it up👍

[PTLover]

Love how you focus on repetition to help build muscle memory. Easily the best Blender tutorials on Youtube

[mediocreape]

this is by far the best series on blender 4.0, you don't rush through it. but take your time to explain every little detail. God bless.

[MissJay]

i could honestly listen to his voice for the whole day. the fact he repeats steps many times is greatly appreciated as some people usually mention it only once or twice then later quickly skips over the step while I sit in my chair trying to remember what the button was. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[luketyers]

I thought I had attention issues, this videos goes to show that I infact do but the way you engage with the audience and snap us back to each chapter is what makes you a great creator and teacher. Thank you so much

[Codyenjoyer]

I’m a recent college grad and you teach like some of my best ivy educated professors… you have such a talent. Thank you ❤️

[ishbosh]

Thanks for making this series.

In case no one has told you this, the fact that you consistently remind us to keep our eyes on the video before doing something new is incredibly helpful for people like me who have ADHD and lose focus easily. I liked and subscribed because of it, and am actually able to learn this without constantly getting distracted mostly because of that one factor.

I also appreciate how you break everything down into bite-sized steps and then after showing us what to do, it is great when you walk us through it again when it is our turn to do it. Continue doing what you do, you have an excellent teaching style. Thank you!!

[blender_in_training]

There's quite a lot of things I enjoy about this tutorial, such as reminders that certain steps are only there to apply muscle memory for certain tasks. One thing that I think could make this better is getting the followers of the tutorial to apply shortcuts, rather than navigating menus for most things. Instead of clicking on the Extrude tool, clicking out when done, etc., someone could just click E, then not have to worry about making sure the select mode is active afterwards, just as an example.
As someone with extreme ADHD, this video does a great job of getting users to pay attention for certain parts, and letting them know when to pay attention and when to actually do the steps you describe.

[zeroblank]

I really love the little reminders, that each lesson isn't too long, that you put in practice time, etc. As a former teacher, this is amazing and how almost all lessons should go! You rock!

[medipouriayvali]

The way you explain how stuff works in 3d is far more superior than any other instructor that I had. I went to school to be a technical artist at BCIT, but I gave up on the second term, and then I gave up on being a 3D artist until I found you. My motivation sparked again and I have so much fun learning from you. I will purchase your full course as soon as I get some cash. Thank you so much for putting in the effort to explain everything so thoroughly.

[yarakawi]

I finished the Minecraft tutorial, it was very easy to follow through, my only comment was i didn't know how to extract a video sample like the one you had in your intro however it gave me motivation to move on to this tutorial and i have to thank you so much for your effort! it's amazing .. i didn't finish the donut video made by blender guru cuz it got so overwhelming for me and i just gave up. You're extremely skilled, your teaching style is clear & simple and i love your tutorials. I think after i finish these i will most definitely enroll in your premium courses. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You ROCK!

[Jisha_B]

My Feedback as a Beginner in Blender:

I have completed multiple tutorials on Blender and recently discovered this channel. What sets these tutorials apart is the clear voice, easy-to-understand instructions, and a pace that is just right—not too fast, not too slow. The tutorials don’t rush through everything at once, which is very helpful. The best part is the detailed explanation of tools and modifiers while creating something.

I’ve learned the hard way - that understanding any concept through examples and hands-on practice helps the knowledge stick. He puts himself in the shoes of a beginner and explains everything from that perspective.
Thanks for creating such awesome videos 😀

[vestrovg]

I HAVE NO WORDS to describe how good this is, I've been trying to learn blender but I couldn't get myself to complete a tutorial, you are the best of the best for tutorials!!!

[zKoruja]

I first tried 3D with C4D, but it was such a pain... I finally found my place within the Blender community, people are so nice here :)

[adamheeley]

There is a surprising lack of modelling tutorials. This is great to see the workflow. Thanks!

[adityakhambeteIIT]

I initially got scared from the video duration, but your explaination is so easy to follow that i didn't feel the need to pause and i completed this within 2.5 hrs, normally a 1 hour video takes 4 hours to model

[vikas_oo-xmbt]

by far you are the best guy in this teaching blender
look at detailing in this video man you are just
the way you teach ... you have unbelievable patience


thank you for making this series sir...

[piersyfy]

This could be the poster child for everything I look for in a tutorial. Most tutorials aren't very active and effective, I just want people to show me all the things to do in a fast and straightforward way that makes sense and explains when necessary. It's also 2 hours and takes its time to deep dive, which is good for getting that fast sense of progression.

I would 100% buy premium right now if I wasn't broke as dirt.