3D Model a Barrel in Maya
Learn how to model, UV, texture, and render a hand-painted barrel in Maya – perfect for beginners.
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating your first stylised 3D prop in Autodesk Maya: a classic wooden barrel. This video is aimed at complete beginners, and we’ll cover everything you need to get started:
Modelling a clean low-poly barrel
UV unwrapping it properly for texturing
Hand-painting textures for a stylised, game-ready look
Rendering with Arnold for a clean, professional result
Whether you're learning Maya for games, animation, or just starting out in 3D, this project will help you learn the full 3D asset pipeline from start to finish.
Software used:
Autodesk Maya 2025
Arnold Renderer (included with Maya)
Photoshop
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