What is Mesh Extrusion in Blender?

Mesh Extrusion in Blender is a modeling technique where you extend faces or edges of a mesh to create new geometry. It’s one of the most commonly used tools for adding depth and detail to a model, allowing artists to quickly build complex shapes and structures by extruding parts of a mesh outward or inward.

Use Cases in Blender

• Character Modeling: Artists extrude faces to add arms, legs, or other body parts to a character model.

• Architectural Design: Extrusion is used to create walls, door frames, and other structural elements.

• Hard Surface Modeling: In mechanical or product design, extrusions help create detailed components like screws, panels, or handles.

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