This week on Blender, I just started creating. My mind started as a blank slate, staring at the objects in my room. I was searching for something to work creating, then I stumbled upon one of my dungeons and dragon books; it was filled to the brim with things I could create. I then decided to spend a few weeks creating modular objects (objects that I can reuse) so that later I could focus on bigger builds, maybe a castle one day. Anyway, let’s get started!
I looked through the book, wondering what can be reused and what is simple enough to build. I finally found the barrel. A barrel can be a very versatile object that I could use on ships, castles, old houses, or even dungeons. It’s also a simple enough shape to copy and looks fun to make. I booted up the program and started with the basic conditions that make a barrel; I inserted a low-resolution cylinder. By decreasing the resolution, it already starts to resemble a barrel. I then increased the middle ring's diameter to its iconic barrel shape. The difficulty in replicating an item in Blender is the prosses of making it look recognizable without too many details. So far, it looked good.
All that's left now is to add the rings and some character to this magnificent barrel. A few rings as well as some cracks will do just the trick. Adding the rings is easy, you need to copy the steps of the barrel and keep only the middle half. do this three times; placing one at the top, one at the middle, and finally one at the bottom. The next step is to add the character; cracks would usually appear at the top or bottom of these barrels, so let us start there. It was simple enough, I only had to add lines then move them down to form a chip
In conclusion, my journey into the world of creation on Blender this week has been a delightful exploration of possibilities. From the initial blank slate of my mind to the captivating discovery within my Dungeons and Dragons book, each step fueled my passion for bringing ideas to life. The versatile nature of the barrel, with its simple yet iconic shape, became the centerpiece of my project. Through careful adjustments and the addition of rings and character, this magnificent barrel started to take form. With each creative endeavor on Blender, I continue to unlock the boundless potential of my imagination. Let the journey of artistic expression continue!
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