I Modeled Pomni with ZERO Polygons! (35-Min Blender Skin Modifier Masterclass)
Learn how to model a fully stylized character mesh of Pomni from The Amazing Digital Circus in Blender using ONLY ONE tool: the Skin Modifier! This 35-minute step-by-step follow-along masterclass breaks down the entire pipeline without traditional polygon modeling, texture coordinates, or UV hell.
We will explore advanced workflow hacks, from using the Cast modifier for blocking out boxy head silhouettes to twisting vertices in Edit mode for trapezoidal shapes, and applying Lattice modifiers to curve complex meshes. Sit back, split your screen, put this video on your second monitor, and let's tame this modifier together from scratch!
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⏱️ Video Chapters:
00:00 — Zero-Polygon Jester Model Breakdown
00:18 — How to Enable Random Viewport Colors
00:33 — Modeling Massive Expressive Eyes
00:51 — Adding an Outline (The Modifier Sandwich Method)
02:02 — Blocking Out Eyelashes & Facial Features
02:46 — Adjusting Viewport Themes & Quirky Pupils
03:37 — The Casino Chip Eye Design Paradox
05:08 — Creating Lathe Figures of Revolution
05:30 — Pom-Pom Duplication & Separate Objects (P Key)
06:01 — Radial Array Modifier with Rotation Center (Empty Object)
07:20 — Manual Segments Duplication & Procedural Colors
08:16 — Custom Cuffs via 4-Vertex Circles
10:19 — Boxier Silhouette Fix (Cast Modifier Hack)
10:55 — Advanced Skin Mesh Twisting Trick (Vertex Rotation)
11:19 — Object Origin Adjustments in Object Mode
11:52 — Modeling Yellow Boot Accessories
14:25 — Collar Loops & Vertex Rip (V Key) Manipulation
16:32 — Collar-to-Hairstyle Transformation Workflow
19:58 — Stylized Hands & Fingers Spread Reference
20:46 — How to Tame Unpredictable Skin Geometry
23:37 — Built-in Skin Armature Generation (Create Armature)
24:04 — Finger Bending Mechanics in Pose Mode
25:15 — Editing Mesh Thickness Post-Armature Setup
27:20 — Modeling the Iconic Jester Hat
29:11 — Lattice Modifier Setup for Complex Deformation
31:40 — Pushing Modifier Boundaries (R&D Journey)
32:14 — Slicing Mesh Clean in Half (Boolean Modifier Hack)
33:19 — Viewport Shading Material Mode Settings
34:28 — Final Character Showcase & Outro