Polyfjord | Tutorial: Rendering 2D Icons as 3D Objects in Blender @Polyfjord | Uploaded August 2021 | Updated October 2024, 5 days ago.
Learn how to convert any 2D vector icon into a detailed ray traced 3D render! We'll use Blender to extrude SVG icons into 3D geometry and render the result with a simple glass material in a smooth lighting setup.
If you want to support the channel: patreon.com/polyfjord
Software used in this video:
Blender - The free and open source 3D software:
blender.org/download
Note: The website mentioned in this video (flaticon.com) has decided to put all their SVG icons behind a paywall. But fear not, there are other places to get different free icons! And even better, some of them are open source too:
Feather Icon (Open source): feathericons.com
Google Fonts Icons (Open source): fonts.google.com/icons
Timestamps:
00:00 Where to find free icons
00:36 Import and extrude
02:34 Lighting studio setup
05:12 Material setup
05:57 Tweaks before rendering
07:28 Saving the image
08:02 The SVG workflow
09:50 Thanks for watching!
#b3d #opensource #vectorgraphics
Follow Polyfjord on Instagram for more updates:
instagram.com/polyfjord
Hamburger icon by Freepik from flaticon.com
MUSIC:
Note: Purchases made through the links below may provide some compensation to Polyfjord. (This is a great way to support the channel!):
🎵 Intro Song:
shutterstock.7eer.net/b32eLx
🎵 Outro Song:
shutterstock.7eer.net/EaJjk4
Learn how to convert any 2D vector icon into a detailed ray traced 3D render! We'll use Blender to extrude SVG icons into 3D geometry and render the result with a simple glass material in a smooth lighting setup.
If you want to support the channel: patreon.com/polyfjord
Software used in this video:
Blender - The free and open source 3D software:
blender.org/download
Note: The website mentioned in this video (flaticon.com) has decided to put all their SVG icons behind a paywall. But fear not, there are other places to get different free icons! And even better, some of them are open source too:
Feather Icon (Open source): feathericons.com
Google Fonts Icons (Open source): fonts.google.com/icons
Timestamps:
00:00 Where to find free icons
00:36 Import and extrude
02:34 Lighting studio setup
05:12 Material setup
05:57 Tweaks before rendering
07:28 Saving the image
08:02 The SVG workflow
09:50 Thanks for watching!
#b3d #opensource #vectorgraphics
Follow Polyfjord on Instagram for more updates:
instagram.com/polyfjord
Hamburger icon by Freepik from flaticon.com
MUSIC:
Note: Purchases made through the links below may provide some compensation to Polyfjord. (This is a great way to support the channel!):
🎵 Intro Song:
shutterstock.7eer.net/b32eLx
🎵 Outro Song:
shutterstock.7eer.net/EaJjk4
