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Thread: HDU and Woodgrain Textures

  1. #1
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    Default HDU and Woodgrain Textures

    Hello!

    I'm not sure what else to say other than I've only got about 3 months experience so far (maybe less), and I'm trying to get a better woodgrain effect on my HDU carved signage.

    Currently my woodgrain is something to this effect:
    https://i.imgur.com/pE5k0ov.jpg

    The only other woodgrain I've made is the same, but more wavey.

    I'm just operating out of V-carve Pro. I've spent a little time searching but I really didn't come across much in the way of people actually doing what I'm doing.

    My basic technique is to use a 1/8" ball nose, offset everything by .07 (a little more than half the blade with), and lay in the "Vector Texture" effect.

    These are my current settings, they tweak occasionally but this is basically what I use:
    https://i.imgur.com/BwwBcY3.png

    I'm open to any comments, suggestions, or quality of life tips you may have. If you see anything wrong in my texutre by all means, pick it apart!

    Thanks!

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    I think this is the video for you. Watch entire thing.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgeNFUjGFFw
    2006 PRTalpha 96x48
    3hp SEV spindle
    Vcarve Pro8
    Always eager to consume large amounts of info, tips, and techniques!

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    Interesting! That should keep me busy for a while. Thank you, excellent link.

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    Kyle, try the 3d software by Aspire. Visit their website for instructions.
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