Want to learn Blender but don’t know where to start? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of Blender while we create something sweet—a 3D chocolate chip cookie straight from the ovens of the Kevin Cookie Company. You'll learn: - How to download and set up Blender - Essential navigation and interface tips - Adding and manipulating objects - Using object and edit modes - Applying materials and colors - Setting up lighting and cameras - Rendering your first 3D image This project is perfect for first-time Blender users. By the end, you’ll have a rendered cookie you can be proud of! Host: Kevin Stratvert 📚 RESOURCES - Download Blender here: ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start the project & introduce the cookie 00:36 - Download and install Blender 00:56 - Change key preferences 02:28 - Navigate the 3D viewport 03:11 - Use the Gizmo for orientation 04:26 - Open the toolbar and learn shortcuts 05:51 - Switch between Object and Edit mode 07:16 - Manage objects in the Outliner 08:09 - Adjust object properties 08:47 - Open the sidebar 09:33 - Add and manipulate objects, move, rotate & scale 14:46 - Delete test objects 15:17 - Add the cookie base 17:21 - Add chocolate chips 19:25 - Build the tray 22:03 - Position the tray under the cookie 22:50 - Apply materials 26:58 - Light the scene 29:26 - Frame the cookie with the camera 31:44 - Choose render settings 32:17 - Render and save the final image 32:45 - Wrap up and celebrate 📺 RELATED VIDEOS - Playlist with all my videos on Blender: 📩 NEWSLETTER - Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: 🔽 CONNECT WITH ME - Official website: - LinkedIn: - Discord: - Twitter: - Facebook: - TikTok: @kevinstratvert - Instagram: 🎁 TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS ✅ 🎙️ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | ✅ 🌐 Squarespace Websites | ✅ 🛍️ Shopify | ✅ 📋 Notion | ✅ 🤖 ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | ✅ 💵 Quickbooks Online | ✅ 👥 Hubspot | ✅ 📈 Semrush | ✅ 🎥 Descript | 🎒 MY COURSES - Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: 🙏 REQUEST VIDEOS 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL - Hit the THANKS button in any video! - Amazon affiliate link: ⚖ DISCLOSURE Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same. #stratvert #blender