Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Blender has a lot of shortcuts. A lot. When your entire workflow depends on keyboard muscle memory, the keyboard itself becomes a critical part of your creative setup.
But instead of just talking about it, I decided to put it through a real test.
I modeled the keyboard in Blender using the keyboard itself.
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About the keyboard
This Logickeyboard Blender shortcut keyboard puts the most important commands directly on the keys with clear color-coded labels, so you spend less time hunting through menus and more time actually building. It’s backlit, rechargeable, and supports both wireless or wired connection on Mac or Windows—built for serious 3D workflows.
Check it out here: logickeyboard.com/shop/blender-1128c1.html
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Along the way we explore the keyboard’s design, build quality, workflow benefits, and how the dedicated shortcut layout can speed up Blender productivity.
If you're a Blender artist trying to improve efficiency, this keyboard aims to make complex shortcuts easier to remember and faster to execute.
Workflow efficiency is one of the biggest unlocks for 3D artists. The right tools can remove friction so you can focus on creating instead of remembering shortcuts.
#Blender #BlenderTutorial #3DModeling #BlenderWorkflow #CGCookie
Blender has a lot of shortcuts. A lot. When your entire workflow depends on keyboard muscle memory, the keyboard itself becomes a critical part of your creative setup.
But instead of just talking about it, I decided to put it through a real test.
I modeled the keyboard in Blender using the keyboard itself.
___
About the keyboard
This Logickeyboard Blender shortcut keyboard puts the most important commands directly on the keys with clear color-coded labels, so you spend less time hunting through menus and more time actually building. It’s backlit, rechargeable, and supports both wireless or wired connection on Mac or Windows—built for serious 3D workflows.
Check it out here: logickeyboard.com/shop/blender-1128c1.html
___
Along the way we explore the keyboard’s design, build quality, workflow benefits, and how the dedicated shortcut layout can speed up Blender productivity.
If you're a Blender artist trying to improve efficiency, this keyboard aims to make complex shortcuts easier to remember and faster to execute.
Workflow efficiency is one of the biggest unlocks for 3D artists. The right tools can remove friction so you can focus on creating instead of remembering shortcuts.
#Blender #BlenderTutorial #3DModeling #BlenderWorkflow #CGCookie







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00:00 Livestream kickoff + intro
02:10 Stylized fire shader in Eevee
12:45 Volume-based fire (Cycles approach)
20:30 Product visualization discussion
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52:40 Boolean + shaping techniques
1:10:25 Geometry nodes: rain droplets concept
1:25:00 Proximity effects + animation ideas
1:40:15 Fake metaballs in geometry nodes
1:52:30 Bump maps vs normal maps
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