• $94

Nailed It: Modeling Foundations Bundle

  • Course
  • 30 Lessons

Model it. Sculpt it. Texture it. Everything you need to build a professional nail set from the ground up ✨

Modeling Foundations Bundle Of Nailed It: 3D Academy

Modules 1, 2 & 3 (Save $66 vs buying individually)
Everything you need to go from a blank Blender scene to a fully textured, professional nail set! This bundle covers the complete creative foundation of nail creation β€” modeling your shapes, adding charms and gems, and texturing everything to a polished finish. Whether you're brand new to 3D or just getting started with nails, this bundle gives you the skills to build something you're genuinely proud of πŸ’…πŸΎ

πŸ’‘ Upgrade to Full Course status when enrollment opens & pay the difference! DM for details πŸ’•

πŸŽ“ What's Included

  • πŸ’… Module 1: Basic Nail Mesh Modeling ($49 value)

  • πŸ’Ž Module 2: Charm & Gem Modeling ($57 value)

  • 🎨 Module 3: Advanced Nail & Gem Texturing ($69 value)

By the end of this bundle you will have:

  • A complete set of professional nail shapes

  • Charms and gem elements ready to use

  • Fully textured nails and charms ready for rigging or sale

πŸ›  Tools You'll Need

  • Blender 3.6.9 (free)

  • Jewelcraft Add-On (provided in Discord)

  • Adobe Substance Painter

  • Adobe Photoshop (or similar software)

πŸŽ“ You're Not Learning Alone

  • πŸ’• Academy Student Discord role included

  • πŸ’¬ Class chat & questions channel

  • πŸ–Ό Student showcase

  • πŸŽ™ Study hall voice channel

  • πŸ“ Homework submissions

I'm ready to start my journey!

⚠️ Please Note

  • This bundle covers modeling and texturing only. Rigging, branding, and releasing are covered in the Finishing & Launch Bundle

  • Some modules require third party software including Adobe Substance Painter and Adobe Photoshop. These are not included and must be obtained separately

  • 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.

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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

πŸ’…πŸ½ Module 1: Basic Nail Modeling

This foundational module teaches you how to model popular nail shapes including square, tapered square, coffin, stiletto, almond, lipstick, and duck nails. You’ll learn essential techniques for building clean nail meshes with smooth curves and proper dimension.

Lesson 1: Welcome + Course Overview
Lesson 2: Importing Reference Images + Workspace Setup
Lesson 3: Modeling Your First Nail (Full Walkthrough)
Lesson 4: Building Additional Nail Shapes (Condensed)
πŸ“ Module 1 Assignment: Nail Modeling Practice

πŸ’Ž Module 2: Charm & Gem Modeling

This module teaches you how to create the charms, gems, and decorative elements that transform basic nails into finished designs. You’ll learn modeling techniques for creating dimensional charms, sparkling gems, pearls, bows, rhinestones, and custom decorative pieces that can be applied to nails or sold separately as accessories.

Lesson 1: Installing Jewelcraft + Setup
Lesson 2: Reference Setup & Jewel Layout Planning
Lesson 3: Creating Your First Charm Base Shape (Step-by-Step)
Lesson 4: Building Additional Charm Base Shapes
Lesson 5a: Sculpt Mode Overview + PureRef
Lesson 5b: Refining Charms with Sculpting
Lesson 6: Adding Gems to Metal Charms with Jewelcraft
Lesson 7: Applying Basic Materials to Metal Charms
Lesson 8: Creating & Finishing Remaining Gem Structures (Full Workflow)
πŸ“Module 2 Assignment: Charms & Gems

🎨 Module 3: Advanced Nail & Gem Texturing

This module teaches professional texturing workflows using Adobe Substance Painter and Photoshop. You’ll learn how to unwrap nail and charm meshes, create clean texture layouts, and apply realistic finishes including glossy, matte, metallic, and gem effects.

Lesson 1: Photoshop & Substance Painter Required
Lesson 2: UV Unwrapping Nails and Fitting To Mesh Body
Lesson 3: UV Unwrapping Gems
Lesson 4: Merging & Organizing Nail and Gem Files
Lesson 5: Understanding Materials & Faces (Blender to Second Life)
Lesson 6: Finding References & Creating Your First Nail Base Texture (Step-by-Step)
Lesson 7: Creating Additional Nail Base Textures
Lesson 8: Placing Gems & Creating Base Textures
Lesson 9: Refining & Finalizing Textures in Substance Painter
Bonus Lesson: Optimizing Your Nails for Lower Poly Count
πŸ“ Module 3 Assignment: Texturing Practice

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