Fix Shading Issues with This Quick Blender Tip
Dealing with overlapping vertices in Blender? They can cause all sorts of headaches, like weird shading issues and messy geometry. But don’t worry—there’s a super simple fix! In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to clean up your mesh in just a few steps.
Why Overlapping Vertices Are a Problem
When two or more vertices sit in the same spot or really close to each other, it’s bad news for your mesh. Here’s why:
- You’ll get ugly shading artifacts.
- UV unwrapping becomes a pain.
- Modeling and rigging get way harder.
The good news? You can easily fix this by merging those overlapping vertices.
Step-by-Step Guide to Merge Vertices by Distance
1. Go into Edit Mode
First things first, select your mesh in Object Mode. Then press Tab to switch over to Edit Mode.
2. Select Everything
Hit A on your keyboard to select all the vertices in your mesh. This way, you won’t miss any sneaky overlaps.
3. Open the Merge Menu
Next, press M to open up the merge options menu. This is where the magic happens.
4. Choose “By Distance”
From the menu, click on By Distance. Blender will automatically find and merge any vertices that are too close to each other.
5. Fine-Tune the Merge Distance (Optional)
After merging, you’ll see a little notification at the bottom of the viewport telling you how many vertices were merged. Want to tweak the results? No problem:
- Look at the bottom-left corner of your screen for the operator panel.
- Adjust the Merge Distance slider. Any vertices closer than this value will be merged into one.
Let’s Chat!
Got questions about cleaning up your meshes? Or maybe you’ve got a cool tip to share? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear from you!
Looking for more Blender tricks? Check out these posts:
- How to Use the Annotate Tool in Blender
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