Bevel Tool

In this section, we will learn about the Bevel tool that creates transitional edges between faces, also called a chamfer.

Open a new Blender File and enter  Edit Mode on the default cube in the scene.

Select a single edge and use Ctrl + B to start adding a Bevel by sliding your cursor up/down. The bevel can also be clamped to not "overshoot" by using C.

Select another edge and either use the Wheel or S to add more segments. If you use S (which is great for tablet users without a scroll wheel), you can move your mouse down to increase the segments. If you want to change the Width of the bevel again, use A. Take a look at all the shortcuts at the bottom.

We can also Bevel multiple edges by selecting the entire bottom face.

Press P to change the Profile of the bevel by moving your cursor up or down.

There are more functionalities when using the bevel operator. Try them out yourself!

In a later lesson, we will also talk about the powerful Bevel Modifier that can add bevels non-destructively.

Mini assignment

• Try to model this object with everything you have learned so far.
• If you want to see how it was done, scroll down. 

Solution

That was the end of the lesson. We have learned:

• How to create bevels using Ctrl + B and what they are.