Control detail without losing the form

Control detail without losing the form — guided practice

Add a small bevel and inspect its effect.

Use the box and pedestal. A bevel replaces a sharp edge with a narrow sloping surface. Keep copies before editing.

1. 1. Step 1

   Select Box in Object Mode. Use Object > Apply > Scale so its current dimensions become the mesh’s base size; check dimensions remain 0.8×0.8×1.2.

   You should see: Dimensions remain constant after scale is applied.

   Establish explicit scene settings.

2. 2. Step 2

   Open Modifier Properties and add a Bevel modifier. Set amount 0.04 and segments 2. Keep the modifier unapplied so it remains editable.

   You should see: The box gains narrow rounded-looking edge strips.

   Preserve editable geometry and controls.

3. 3. Step 3

   Repeat on Pedestal with amount 0.03 and segments 2. Compare before/after by toggling the modifier’s viewport display icon.

   You should see: The pedestal gets a consistent smaller bevel.

   Inspect the actual visual result.

4. 4. Step 4

   Inspect silhouettes at the intended camera distance. Keep small bevels only if they make edge shape clearer; save display-B.blend.

   You should see: Two non-destructive modifiers remain adjustable.

   Save a reproducible version.