Okay all you freeloaders... here are the Blender tutorials I promised! I got you 53 amazing tuts from around the far reaches of the interwebs. So go get some coffee or a can of coke, cause you're gonna be here for a while.
Model and Texture a Wooden Barrel
Model and texture a wooden barrel using multiple modifiers and projection painting with Jonathan Williamson .
Creating Magic Wand Particles
Learn how to create magic wand effects in this huge 3 part tutorial: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Projection Painting
This tutorial goes through the process of setting up your UVs, and then using projection painting to create the textures.
3 Point Lighting
Shows how to make a good three-point lighting setup in Blender.
Creating a Teddy Bear
At the risk of sounding redundant....learn how to model a teddy bear:Part 1 Part 2
Create a Steampunk Telescope
Learn how to model and texture a steampunk style telescope.
Modeling a Rope
Model a rope in Blender by replicating a segment along a path using Array and Curve modifiers.
Modeling a Human Head
Learn to model a human head in this huge 6 part tutorial: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
CGSutra's Blender Basics
CGSutra has 3 tutorials on Blender Basics: The Interface Working With Viewports Moving Around in 3d Space
CGSutra's Blender Vital Functions
This is a massive 5 part tutorial where you will be shown many vital functions and aspects that you must understand when using Blender:Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Lighting in Blender
Explore Blender lamps in detail.
Basic Rigging in Blender
Learn how to rig a basic arm in Blender.
Rigging a Giant Spider
Learn to rig a giant spider in Blender, and then composite the animation in After Effects.
Steps To Success
Learn how to rig and animate a walk cycle.
Modeling a Die
Create a die using only meshes.
Pawn in a Hurry
Learn how to make a pawn jump happily around the chessboard, and also deform it a bit when it hits the ground.
A Ride Through the Mines
Learn how to work with curves and procedural objects.
"Painting" Instanced Object Into a Scene
Learn how to use Blender's particle systems to "paint" instanced objects onto mesh surfaces.
Using a Lattice to Redesign your Model
Learn how to use a lattice to redesign a 3d model. This lets you make significant changes to the shape without sacrificing the integrity of the mesh topology.
Basic Decaling
Learn some essential Blender decaling techniques.
The Gen3 Tree Making Tool
Learn how to use Sergey Prokhorchuk's Gen3 Tree Making Script for Blender.
Oven Baked Pretzels
Check out this very long and intensive tutorial on modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering some oven baked pretzels.
Modeling The Blender 3D Logo
Make a very accurate model of your favorite FREE 3D app's logo!
Adding Glint Effects
Learn how to create glint effects in your Blender scene.
Modeling a Bottle
Learn some very basic techniques to modeling a bottle from photo reference.
Rendering with HDRI
Make realistic renders using HDRI imagery.
Making a Chain
Learn how to make a simple chain.
Fluid Simulations
Simulate water flowing down a staircase.
3d Sword
Model a 3d sword from some sketches.
Texturing an Apple
Learn how to realistically texture an apple.
Looking Eyes
From the Wikibook, Noob to Pro, learn how to make Pixar-looking eyes.
Faked Global Illumination
Create a faked Global Illumination lighting effect.
Sears-Roebuck Dairy Barn
Watch how this amazing scene of the Sears-Roebuck Dairy Barn was put together.
Creating a Celtic Knot
Learn some handy modeling techniques to make a celtic knot.
Modeling a Dolphin
This is a very basic tutorial made to give you some beginner character modeling techniques.
Realistic Planets
Learn how to make realistic planets in Blender.
Making of "New Penguoen 2.38"
The reconstruction of the 2005 Citroen C4 spot with a dancing transformer.
Modeling Bongo
Model the Bongo character with Subdivision Surface techniques.
Candle Tutorial
Learn how to model a candle in Blender.
Furry
Another chapter from Noob to Pro that deals with using particles to create fur.
Cloud Creation
Create clouds using Blender particles.
Creating Surface Tension
Learn how to create surface tension between images to make your renders look more realistic.
Dense Smoke
Create dense smoke utilizing the Blender particle system in a relatively straight-forward way.
Making Swords and Daggers
Learn how to model swords and daggers from reference photography.
Making of Reaching Out
Check out the making of the recent CGtuts+ featured work "Reaching Out" by Soenke Maeter.
Making of Antonio The Horse
An awesome walkthrough of how Antonio the horse was created.
Making of Magic Bullet
Watch how "Magic Bullet" by Enrico Cerica was made using Blender, Yafaray, and Photoshop.
Modeling Spongebob Squarepants
An amazingly long tutorial on how to model and texture Spongebob Squarepants.
Basics of UV Mapping
Learn the basics of UV Mapping in Blender.
Modeling With Soft Bodies
This tutorial will show you how to use soft bodies to create a static model.
Grass From Particles
Learn a technique to make some nice looking grass for ground cover.
Suspended Bridge With Rigid Body Constraints
Create a suspended bridge in Blender's game engine using physical constraints.
Low Poly Pistol
Learn how to make a low poly model of a pistol.
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )Craigsnedeker August 17th
Great list! Missed some though. Some tuts on youtube that were jaw dropping effects (forgot guys name though)
( )Adam Kerow August 17th
I Love this im gonna download Blender and try out these, i remember downloading blender but didnt know the basics so i got rid of it! thanks
and perhaps someone could make a tutorial on rigging and animating on cinema 4D And modeling would be useful too!.
thanks again
( )Darren August 17th
I have seen that “Magic bullet” tutorial before. It is truly one of the greatest renders I have ever seen. Proof that you dont $1000+ 3D software to make something truly remarkable. Long live open source software.
( )Alex August 17th
Thanks alot, have been looking for something like this for ages
( )Max August 17th
Very cool!
( )maybe you can please list so much cinema 4d tuts about rigging, cloths, skin, dynamics, mograph,..
Kris August 17th
THESE ARE AMAZING. Thank you so much!
I saw the post and the biggest smile went across my face. Sure I could search the web for all of these on my own.. but wth?
You did it for us and you rock!
( )Bleuberry August 18th
You missed blenderguru.com -> 3 awesome tutorials, and niox his blenderchannel and the 500 blender tutorial round up. There way more out there but still these are some that will keep you started.
( )Craigsnedeker August 19th
I agree! His tuts are top notch
( )eathan28 August 19th
love this! GREAT GREAT collections!
( )MORE! XD
Kahero August 19th
I wish you could put some level indicators to these tutorials so I can know where to start
( )Carlos August 20th
I can’t get the soft bodies tutorial to go, it keeps bringing me back to this page.
I was really interested in that one. All the other ones are really good tough.
( )Adrian Peirson August 29th
Awesome collection, thanks.
( )Danilo September 11th
I think the softbody tutorial is this one http://www.blender3dclub.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48
( )Lord Iglio December 10th
Wow! Awesome selection. Can’t wait to go through them! ha! Thanks a lot, man!
Blender rocks!
Cheers to open source and the developers!
( )Animandré January 7th
UAu! Amazing! Very cool!
Thank you for the excellent tutorials!
( )Matelix January 26th
Nice Collection
( )wiide February 4th
oi…. this is great
( )devil fahmy February 4th
hmmm… coool buh i dont knw which1 to start wid
( )maxlender February 8th
hoho thanks a lot dude
( )maxlender February 8th
indonesian people can visit this forum http://blenderindonesia.org/forum/
( )it may can help. thanks