How to Bevel an Edge in Blender
Open up Blender and add the shape that you want to start with., If it is isn't in Edit Mode, change Object Mode to Edit Mode. , Press W and then select Bevel (or CTRL B) and then start moving the point around with your cursor., Now that you have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open up Blender and add the shape that you want to start with.
A cylinder is being used here.
This shape is being used to demonstrate that it doesn't have to be a cube type of shape to have a bevel. -
Step 2: If it is isn't in Edit Mode
, This will change your bevel as much, or as little, as you need to.
Here is a cylinder with a beveled edge. , This could almost be a gear (and it is still using the bevel tool). -
Step 3: change Object Mode to Edit Mode.
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Step 4: Press W and then select Bevel (or CTRL B) and then start moving the point around with your cursor.
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Step 5: Now that you have figured out how to make a bevel
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Step 6: keep experimenting.
Detailed Guide
A cylinder is being used here.
This shape is being used to demonstrate that it doesn't have to be a cube type of shape to have a bevel.
, This will change your bevel as much, or as little, as you need to.
Here is a cylinder with a beveled edge. , This could almost be a gear (and it is still using the bevel tool).
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