- $69
Nailed It: Module 3 - Advanced Nail & Gem Texturing
- Course
- 15 Lessons
Quick note: This module builds on techniques from earlier lessons, so Iβll be moving a bit faster through some steps.
If youβre new to Blender, I recommend reviewing the Blender Basics lesson and keeping your cheat sheet handy while following along.
Welcome to Module 3 of Nailed It: 3D Academy
Transform your meshes into polished, professional designs! This module teaches professional texturing workflows using Adobe Substance Painter and Photoshop. You'll learn how to UV unwrap your nail and charm meshes, fit your nails to a mesh body, create clean texture layouts, and apply realistic finishes including glossy, matte, metallic, and gem effects. By the end of this module your nails and charms will be fully textured and ready for rigging and final production π¨
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π What You'll Learn
UV unwrap nail meshes and fit nails to a mesh body
UV unwrap charm and gem meshes
Navigate the Substance Painter interface
Create realistic glossy and matte nail finishes
Texture gems and charms with realistic shine
Bake and export textures for Second Life
Create texture variations efficiently
π Tools You'll Need
Blender 3.6.9 (free)
Adobe Substance Painter
Adobe Photoshop (or similar software)
π Prerequisites
Basic Blender navigation (see recommended tutorials)
Basic nail mesh creation (Module 1 or equivalent)
Charm and gem models ready for texturing (Module 2 or equivalent)
Completing Modules 1 and 2 is recommended but not required. You may use your own nail meshes and charm models if you already have them prepared.
π You're Not Learning Alone
π Academy Student Discord role included
π¬ Class chat & questions channel
πΌ Student showcase
π Study hall voice channel
π Homework submissions
I'm ready to start my journey!
β οΈ Please Note
This module is taught using Adobe Substance Painter and Adobe Photoshop. These programs are not included with the course and must be obtained separately. Free trials may be available
Instruction and support are only provided for Substance Painter and Photoshop. Alternative programs may be used but are not covered in lessons
All sales are final. Refunds are not provided once access has been granted
Purchasing individual modules or 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.
π¨ Module 3: Advanced Nail & Gem Texturing
This module teaches professional texturing workflows using Adobe Substance Painter and Photoshop. Youβll learn how to unwrap nail and charm meshes, create clean texture layouts, and apply realistic finishes including glossy, matte, metallic, and gem effects.