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Jan van den Hemel

@blendersecrets.bsky.social

Creator of 3D Secrets (Blender Secrets), www.3DSecrets.com

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I think I'll start sharing a bit more the things I'm working on in 3D. Today I'm experimenting with methods for making Maximilian armour in Blender. #b3d #blender #blender3d

08.02.2026 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sure! Thanks for the idea. By the way the model is on Patreon if you need it.

31.01.2026 06:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to model that? A marble runway funnel. Quite an interesting modeling challenge, made easier by some analysing and thinking before modeling. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/5QHSum3GWtg #Blender #B3D #Blender3D

30.01.2026 11:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to model that - Blacksmith Pliers. Watch the entire process on YouTube now: youtu.be/S9WVxHp1Sc0 #B3D #Blender #Blender3D

29.01.2026 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ah, good to know! Thanks

28.01.2026 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to model that - Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts. Watch the entire process on YouTube. #B3D #Blender #Blender3D

28.01.2026 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh yes, I already found out all about it :-) I'll post a video next week Friday!

23.01.2026 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A new viewer requested topic: How do you model a Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts? Watch it on YouTube: youtu.be/QV2Av9dSDbc #B3D #Blender #Blender3D

23.01.2026 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My pleasure! By the way, does this piece have a name? So I can find more reference pictures.

19.01.2026 16:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's a fun one! I'm still working on another topic, but I hope to get to this one as well. Thanks a lot!

18.01.2026 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lattice Deform Selected - Blender Secret Nr. 911
YouTube video by Blender Secrets Lattice Deform Selected - Blender Secret Nr. 911

Hmm, I think you can just use a Lattice with a Shrinkwrap modifier for that. I have some video about that, as well as floaters, on my YT channel. For example youtu.be/xqfZbg60Y9I and youtu.be/o6zkYB5E1lo

16.01.2026 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How do you model that? Wrench - Blender Secrets
YouTube video by Blender Secrets How do you model that? Wrench - Blender Secrets

How do you model that? #1 - Blacksmith Pliers youtu.be/S9WVxHp1Sc0 #Blender3D #Blender #B3D Feel free to suggest topics! (Preferably very specific, with pictures)

15.01.2026 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interesting challenge. I'll post a video about it later.

15.01.2026 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Work in progress @algi.bsky.social #Blender3D #B3D #Blender

15.01.2026 10:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ooh, that's a fun one! Thanks for providing an image.

14.01.2026 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I probably can't show that in a short video, maybe if I had several hours...

14.01.2026 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What are some shapes or objects you struggle with or would like to see me tackle in a short modeling video? Thinking of doing some "how to model that" user submitted topic videos. #Blender #B3D #Blender3D

14.01.2026 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My niece's cat Bonnie was really into Flow when it was on Dutch TV last week. I think she really wanted to get into the boat. Sometimes she overlapped perfectly with Flow on screen. #Flow #Blender #B3D #Blender3D

11.01.2026 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Currently editing 4 hours of UV unwrapping videos of this spidermech. I used Mio3, TexTools, UV Toolkit, Texel Density Checker, UV-Packer and UnwrellaConnect. Any essential UV-related add-ons I missed? ๐Ÿ˜…#Blender3D #B3D #Blender

08.01.2026 08:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Easy hole modeling for beginners - Blender Secrets
YouTube video by Blender Secrets Easy hole modeling for beginners - Blender Secrets

Step by step YouTube video for beginners about making holes in Blender - youtu.be/jrR1T-dIA8c #Blender #B3D #Blender3D

27.12.2025 08:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you for your nice review! โค๏ธ

12.12.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blender 5 adds Grease Pencil features essential to vector artists: a Pen tool and sharp corners. Check out the full step by step video on my YouTube channel. #Blender #B3D #Blender3D

10.12.2025 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blender 5 introduces a new and improved Sky Texture. This makes it easy to animate sunsets for example. By using the Sun Position extension that comes with Blender, we can more intuitively and realistically adjust the sun position. More tips, video courses and e-book on www.3DSecrets.com

22.11.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! ๐Ÿ––

20.11.2025 12:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blender 5 makes setting up a Lattice easier than ever. Select an object, or even multiple objects, and then from the Add menu choose Lattice Deform Selected. You can also use Lattices to add objects to the surface of another object, and to animate things. #blender #blender3d #b3d

20.11.2025 11:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The new Curve to Tube modifier in Blender 5 makes it easier to create tubes with rounded caps. For more tips go to www.3dsecrets.com #blender3d #b3d #Blender

17.11.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blender 5 gives us a new Array modifier and with it, the ability to easily place objects as instances along a Curve. Previously, it was done using a combination of Array and Curve modifiers, but it would deform the instances unless you used a workaround. #Blender #b3d #Blender3d

12.11.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The new Array modifier in Blender 5.0 finally gives us a simple solution for making Circular Arrays. #blender #B3D #Blender3D

11.11.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 111    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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In this video we have a quick look at solving a boolean hole for subdivision ready topology.
#Blender #B3D #Blender3D

07.11.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 37    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adding holes to curved surfaces is one of the more challenging parts of 3D modeling. And getting the surface around the holes perfect can be really frustrating. That's where the Data Transfer modifier can be a great help. #b3D #blender3D #Blender

06.11.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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