A great 3D model is more than just shape—it’s texture, color, and lighting that bring it to life. Whether you're crafting characters, creatures, or intricate environments, Curvy 3D’s intuitive painting tools make it effortless to enhance your models with rich details and realistic surfaces.
Forget complicated UV mapping and tedious setups—Curvy 3D lets you paint directly onto your models with vibrant colors, depth-defining bump maps, and dynamic lighting effects. Let's dive into how to master textures and paint in Curvy 3D.
1. Painting Directly in 3D
Traditional 3D texturing often requires separate UV mapping and external painting software, but Curvy 3D simplifies the process:
Instant Painting – Sketch colors directly onto your 3D model without any UV mapping prep.
Bump & Specular Maps – Add depth and realism by painting raised or glossy textures right on the surface.
Interactive 3D Views – Whether working in 3D perspective or flat textures, painting feels natural and artist-friendly.
Benefit: No need to switch between multiple programs—just pick a brush and start painting.
2. Enhancing Depth with Bump Maps
Want to add texture without increasing model complexityBump maps simulate fine surface details without modifying the underlying geometry.
Paint bumps & grooves directly onto the model – Ideal for wrinkles, scales, armor engravings, or any raised patterns.
Use warp brushes to create organic effects – Shape textures dynamically for stone, wood, or fabric-like finishes.
Combine smooth and rough surfaces to create material contrasts, like soft skin vs. rugged terrain.
Result: Models look intricate and textured without excessive polygon counts.
3. Specular & Glossy Effects
Specular painting lets you control shine and reflection, making surfaces feel metallic, wet, or polished:
Highlight glossy materials like metal or glass – Perfect for jewelry, weapons, or futuristic designs.
Reduce shine for matte surfaces like clay, skin, or rock formations.
Blend specular highlights with color painting for subtle texture variations.
Key Tip: Adjust shine intensity to simulate light interaction realistically, adding depth and realism to your model.
4. Curvy Lightmaps: Materials & Lighting Made Easy
Most 3D software requires manual lighting setups, but Curvy 3D’s Lightmaps make it instant and effortless.
Choose from ready-made materials – Plastic, clay, metallic, and more for dynamic shading effects.
Apply real-time lighting interactions – Textures react naturally, enhancing realism without additional rendering tools.
Blend painted textures with lighting effects to create immersive depth and shading.
Powerful Advantage: Artists can experiment with materials on-the-fly, making the creative process smoother and more expressive.
5. Exporting & Refining in Other Software
Once your masterpiece is ready, Curvy 3D makes exporting simple:
Save your textured model as an OBJ file to refine in Blender or other 3D tools.
Export texture maps separately for advanced editing in external painting programs.
Integrate with rendering engines to push realism even further.
By keeping the workflow efficient, Curvy 3D ensures you can paint, texture, and export seamlessly.
Why Curvy 3D Simplifies Painting & Texturing
Unlike traditional 3D software, Curvy 3D removes technical barriers and allows artists to focus purely on creativity.
No manual UV unwrapping—paint directly onto models
Interactive bump & specular maps for realistic textures
Built-in Lightmaps for instant material effects
Effortless exporting for game-ready assets
Ready to bring your 3D models to life? Start painting, sculpting, and texturing with Curvy 3D today!