Making of Barrel

Creating barrel:

I shaped a cylinder into a barrel shape by manipulating the edge loops at the top and bottom to make it symmetrical. I then used curves to create the metal band around the barrel. I used the rotate tool. I then shaped them with the edge tool so they fit better.

For texture I exported to substance painter, I then added some wood texture to the barrel and copper to the metal bars. I played with the settings to make them look better and rotated them to fit right.

This is the first one I rendered, and it turned out poorly. I decided to submit it anyway to display my progress and learning.

Barrel inspirations:

The inspiration for the barrel was very simple – medieval to match our Arthurian and Merlin theme