Learn to create the foundational structure of a treasure chest in Blender by blocking out basic shapes. Begin with Blender's default cube and utilize primitives to construct the essential wooden framework. This 25-minute video tutorial, part of CG Cookie's comprehensive Blender 2.8 course on modeling, texturing, and shading a treasure chest, guides you through the initial steps of the modeling process. Gain valuable insights from instructor Kent Trammell as you lay the groundwork for a detailed 3D treasure chest model.