Learn Blender with Free Lessons & Tips

The time it takes to learn Blender 3D varies depending on the individual and their prior experience. It could take several months for someone new to 3D modeling, but only a couple of weeks for someone experienced. Learning Blender is an ongoing process as new features and updates are constantly released.

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.

1. Do beginners tutorials. I cannot stress this enough. ...
2. Repeat the tutorial from memory. ...
3. Now make something similar, but not the same. ...
4. Move on to the next tutorial. ...
5. Doodle. ...
6. Ask questions. ...
7. Don't get discouraged.

Step 1: Build Your Skills and Portfolio

There are many resources available, such as the Blender 3D manual, YouTube tutorials, and online learning platforms, such as Udemy and Coursera. As you build your skills, create a portfolio of your work to showcase your abilities and attract potential clients or buyers.

Many Python scripts come bundled with Blender and can be used as a reference because they use the same API that script authors write tools in. Typical usage for scripts include: user interface, import/export, scene manipulation, automation, defining your own tool set and customization.