Blender 2.5 Tutorial Making a Model of a Goblet Using the Spin Tool (Lathe Operation) Old Version
This tutorial shows how to make a 3D mesh model of a goblet using the Spin tool (a lathe operation similar to a real world lathe tool).
Key points
How to start a mesh model from scratch with no vertices.
How to add and edit vertices to make a profile of a goblet.
How to spin the profile about an axis to create a 3D model.
In detail -
Go into edit mode and delete all the vertices of a cube.
Add new vertices by holding down Ctrl and pressing the left mouse button.
In Front view draw the profile of a goblet by adding vertices.
Edit the profile by moving, deleting (Delete key) and adding vertices (Ctrl LMB or Subdivide).
Go into top view and make sure the 3D insertion cursor is center (Mesh menu - Snap, Cursor to Center).
Click spin, change the Degrees to 360, change the number of steps to 24.
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