- $47
Nailed It: Module 4 - Nail Rigging Made Simple
- Course
- 10 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 4 of Nailed It: 3D Academy
Make your nails move naturally with the fingers! 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. By the end of this module your nails will move naturally with hand animations and be ready for release π¦΄
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π What You'll Learn
Prepare and clean meshes for rigging
Set up Blender 2.79 and Avastar for rigging
Import nail meshes and body kits correctly
Assign bones to nail meshes
Basic weight painting for natural movement
Test nails in multiple poses
Troubleshoot common rigging issues
π Tools You'll Need
Blender 3.6.9 (free)
Blender 2.79 (free)
Avastar Add-On (required for rigging)
Rigged mesh body dev kit (provided in course resources)
π Prerequisites
Basic Blender navigation (see recommended tutorials)
Completed nail meshes (Module 1 or equivalent)
Completed textured nail set (Module 3 or equivalent)
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 focuses specifically on rigging for Second Life mesh bodies. While concepts can help you understand rigging in general, the exact workflow is designed for Second Life
A free mesh body dev kit is included for practice. Testing in-world requires mesh upload access and a compatible mesh body (available in-world for approximately L$1000)
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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§π½ββοΈ 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. Youβll 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.