#blender tutorial

how to array object along curve in blender (no more copy-paste hell)

ok so.

You’re trying to make a row of things follow a curved path. Streetlights. Chains. Spikes. Whatever.

And you’re like… I’ll just duplicate them. One by one. By hand.

NO. STOP.

I did that once. For like an hour. My wrist hurt. My brain hurt. And then the client changed the curve shape and I wanted to scream.

Then I learned how to array object along curve in Blender 5 – and oh my GOD.

The first time I dragged a curve point and watched like ten cubes slide into place together? Smoother than a hot knife through butter. Whoosh. No stutter. No fighting. Just… chef’s kiss.

here’s the trick (three steps, i swear)

Add a Bezier curve (Shift + A → Curve → Bezier). Edit mode (Tab). Grab those little dots (G`). Make a squiggle. Any squiggle.

Add your object. A cube is fine. Scale it down (S) so it doesn’t look like a monster on a tiny road.

Select the object. Go to Modifier Properties (wrench icon). Add Array modifier.

Look for Array Type dropdown. Pick CURVE.

A box appears: Curve Object. Click the dropper tool. Click your curve.

BOOM.

Your object jumps onto the curve. Copies everywhere. Automatically.

I literally said “oh COME ON that’s it?” the first time.

now tweak it

Count mode = fixed number of copies (type 10, get 10)

Distance mode = fixed spacing (set 2 meters, Blender figures out how many fit)

Also there’s a Randomize section. Tiny random rotations. Makes it look organic instead of robot-stamped. Great for rocks, trees, fences.

best part? edit the curve later

Go back to your curve. Edit mode. Move a point.

The array updates live. All the cubes slide into new positions. Together. Like they’re dancing.

I’m not kidding. That feeling is so good.

common fails (i made them all)

nothing happens → forgot to assign the curve. use the dropper, dummy.

only one copy → count is set to 1. change it.

objects face wrong way → look for “align to curve” or “follow curve.” turn it on.

everything looks squished → your cube is too big. scale it down.

just watch someone do it

i can type all day but sometimes you need to see the clicks.

here’s a short video. no fluff. skip to like 1:50.

👉 array along curve tutorial (timestamped)

go try it. then come back and tell me i was right.

your blender workflow will thank you. i promise.

A quick rundown of how the Data Transfer modifier in Blender works and what to do when your meshes weights are messed up :D

blender move origin to selected vertex – okay look

subtitle: i swear it’s easier than you think just let me yell at you for a sec

first sentence: so you’re in blender and you need to blender move origin to selected vertex and the stupid orange dot is just sitting there in the middle of your object like it owns the place.

ugh.

here’s the thing

that little orange dot? the origin? yeah. it controls everything. rotation, scale, where the heck your object spins from. and by default blender puts it right in the geometric center. which is FINE if you’re making a boring cube.

but what if you’re making a door? a wheel? a freaking lightsaber that needs to spin from the hilt?

you need that dot on a VERTEX.

i found this video. it’s like… one minute. maybe one minute and five seconds. no fluff. no “hey what’s up guys welcome back to my channel please subscribe and click the bell” for ten years.

just. bam. done.

here’s what you do (and i’m writing this like i’m texting you at 2am)

step one: tab into edit mode. you know. the tab key. press it.

step two: pick ONE vertex. just one. click it. don’t get greedy.

step three: shift + s – that little snap menu pops up. choose “cursor to selected.” and watch the pink-and-white 3d cursor jump onto that vertex. it’s so satisfying. like zip.

step four: tab back to object mode. don’t forget this part. i forget sometimes and then i’m like “why isn’t it working” and oh right. i’m an idiot.

step five: right click. set origin → origin to 3d cursor.

and then.

then.

that orange dot MOVES.

it’s not smooth or animated. it just pops into place like “oh you wanted me HERE? okay fine.” and you feel a little rush. i swear.

the video timeline? fine i’ll tell you:

first 35 seconds: guy goes into edit mode, selects a vertex, shift+s cursor to selected.

next 25 seconds: back to object mode, right click, origin to 3d cursor.

last 5 seconds: goodbye.

that’s it. that’s the whole thing.

you know that feeling when you finally figure out a shortcut and your brain does that little ding? yeah. like when you find a $20 bill in an old jacket.

this is that.

some random thoughts:

works on ANY mesh. not just the cube. i tried it on a sphere. on a suzanne. on a messy imported model from god knows where.

no it doesn’t mess up your geometry. only the pivot point changes. your model stays the same.

multiple vertices? nah. origin only goes to one point. BUT you can select a bunch, snap cursor to their average, then set origin there. sneaky.

wanna reset? right click → origin to geometry. easy.

look i’m not trying to sell you anything. i’m just… tired of watching people struggle with this. it’s such a small thing but it changes EVERYTHING.

so here.

watch the stupid video. it’s one minute. one minute of your life.

👉 click here – it’s timestamped to 29 seconds so you don’t even have to scrub

go do it. then open blender and try it on something. anything. you’ll see.

or don’t. i don’t care. but you will care later when you’re frustrated and i’ll be like “told you so.”

Want to blender inset multiple faces individually so each face gets its own little frame instead of one big border?

Here’s the 2‑key trick:

Add a plane → subdivide it (4 cuts works great)

Select all faces (A)

Press I once… then press I again immediately

👉 That’s I + I

Every face now insets on its own. Move your mouse → click to confirm. Then hit E to extrude for real depth.

Why this rules: Perfect for waffle grids, sci‑fi panels, keyboard keys, tile floors – anything with repeating recessed details.

Watch it done in 90 seconds: 🎥 Click here for the video tutorial

Pro tip: Undo with Ctrl+Z if it goes wrong. Works on any mesh with multiple faces.

Reblog this so other Blender users stop wasting time. 🧊

how to undo ctrl z in blender (please god)

you know that feeling

cold sweat behind your ears finger hovering over the keyboard cube gone. just… gone.

yeah.

how to undo ctrl z in blender is just

ctrl + Z

that’s it. that’s the post.

but wait – no, actually there’s more. because blender keeps a whole history. edit menu. undo history. jump back ten steps. twenty. to that one perfect moment before you ruined everything.

and you can tweak it. preferences. set undo steps to FORTY. forty mistakes allowed. memory limit? crank it.

the sound? that little clack-thump of your pinky hitting ctrl then z? feels like a promise.

watch someone actually show you:

go on. mess up on purpose. undo it. breathe again.

ok hi i made a little video tutorial on how i make skirts in blender which also includes certain techniques i tend to use. Go give ur favs a cute skirt NOW!!!