• $104

Nailed It: Finishing & Launch Bundle

  • Course
  • 25 Lessons

Rig it. Brand it. Launch it. Everything you need to release your first nail set in Second Life 💅🏾

The Finishing & Launch Bundle of Nailed It: 3D Academy

Modules 4, 5 & 6 (Save $46 vs buying individually)

You've got your nail set built now let's get it rigged, branded, and out into the world! This bundle covers everything you need to take your finished nail meshes all the way to a live, selling product in Second Life. From rigging so your nails move naturally, to creating polished vendor ads, to setting up your Marketplace listing, this bundle is your launch plan 💕

💡 Upgrade to Full Course status when enrollment opens & pay the difference! DM for details 💕

🎓 What's Included

  • 🦴 Module 4: Nail Rigging Made Simple ($47 value)

  • 📸 Module 5: Visual Branding & Ad Creation ($59 value)

  • 🚀 Module 6: Releasing Your First Nail Set ($59 value)

By the end of this bundle you will have:

  • A fully rigged nail set ready for Second Life

  • Professional vendor images and ads

  • A live Marketplace listing ready to sell

🛠 Tools You'll Need

  • Blender 3.6.9 (free)

  • Blender 2.79 (free)

  • Avastar Add-On (required for rigging)

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Canva (free option available)

  • Second Life account

  • Rigged mesh body dev kit (provided in course resources)

🎓 You're Not Learning Alone

  • 💕 Academy Student Discord role included

  • 💬 Class chat & questions channel

  • 🖼 Student showcase

  • 🎙 Study hall voice channel

  • 📝 Homework submissions

I'm ready to start my journey!

⚠️ Please Note

  • This bundle assumes you already have completed, textured nail meshes ready to rig. If you are new to 3D nail modeling the Modeling Foundations Bundle is recommended first

  • Avastar Add-On is required for rigging

  • This course is designed primarily for Second Life creators

  • All sales are final. Refunds are not provided once access has been granted

  • Purchasing bundles does not grant full course enrollment or access to live module reviews, Q&A sessions, or certification

Course Content

Module 0: Set up + Getting Started

Get everything set up before we begin. In this module, you'll set up Blender, and learn how to navigate the course, access your resources, and get the most out of your learning experience.

Start Here: How To Use This Course
Lesson 1: Blender Set Up: Download, Install, & Preferences
Lesson 2: Blender Basics (Watch Before Starting)
Lesson 3: Accessing Resources + Student Hub

🧍🏽‍♀️ Module 4: Nail Rigging Made Simple

This module breaks down the rigging process in a simple, beginner-friendly way so you can prepare your nail sets for in-world use. You’ll learn how to properly prepare your meshes in Blender 3.6, optimize them before export, and then move into Blender 2.79 to rig your nails using Avastar.

Lesson 1: Installing & Setting Up Blender 2.79 + Avastar
Lesson 2: Preparing Your Workspace for Rigging
Lesson 3: Preparing Mesh for Rigging (Clean + Optimized)
Lesson 4: Importing & Rigging Your Nail Mesh
Lesson 5: Exporting, Testing, & Troubleshooting
📝 Module 4 Assignment: Rigging Practice

📸 Module 5: Visual Branding & Ad Creation

This module shows you how to create clean, eye-catching ads for your nail sets. You'll learn how to take good product photos, create realistic renders in Blender, and design vendor images that look professional and organized.

Lesson 1: Choosing Your Hand Reference & Capturing Your Nail Images
Lesson 2: Removing Backgrounds & Prepping Your Images
Lesson 3: Fitting Nails Onto Your Reference Hand
Lesson 4: Finding Your Background & Enhancing Your Ad Image
Lesson 5: Creating Your Ad in Photoshop & Canva
Lesson 6: The Render Alternative & Finalizing Your Ad Options
📝 Module 5 Assignment: Visual Branding & Ad Creation

🛍️ Module 6: Releasing Your First Nail Set

This final module walks you through everything needed to release your first professional nail set in Second Life. From uploading and packaging to pricing and marketing, you’ll learn the full workflow for launching a successful product.

Lesson 1: Uploading Rigged Nails & Textures to Second Life
Lesson 2: Creating your Unpacker Branding Assets (Photoshop & Canva)
Lesson 3: Setting Up Your Unpacker on Secondlife
Lesson 4: Setting Up Your Marketplace Listing
Lesson 5: Creating Your Demo (Two Methods)
Lesson 6: Setting Up MD Labs & Redelivery System
Lesson 7: Customer Support & Marketing Basics
📝 Module 6 Assignment: Releasing Your First Nail Set

Get started today!