In this video, we discuss Blender's Curve Modifier. I do a quick overview of its usage then I share a variety of projects I have used it in to give you an idea of the capabilities. A lot of my Curve Modifier progress was the product of "brute force". I end the video with some tips to hopefully help your journey go a bit smoother. :) 00:39 - Overview of Curve Modifier Example Projects =============== 02:05 - Maker Coin - Curving Horizontal Text 02:24 - Custom Gazebo - Curving Vertical Text 02:40 - I Ching Coffee Cup - Curves Can Have Sharp Edges Like Hexagons 03:00 - Standing Cancer Ribbon - 3D Curves 03:33 - "Dial-O-Lantern" - Curving Faces to Carve Out of a Pumpkin 04:14 - Soda Can Cuff Bracelets - Modeling Flat and Curving at the End 04:40 - Cthulhu Air Plant Holder - Real-Time Design Changes ' Tips ==== 06:01 - Curves Have Direction 07:08 - Watch Out for Negative Scales 08:00 - Impact of Object Origins 10:51 - More Vertices are Better New to Blender? ============== If you are looking for a good video-based introductory course to Blender, I recommend the online courses by JWall at Print That Thing. Photo Credit =========== Pond by Kaveh Thank you for watching. Happy Modeling and Printing!