Easy hard surface details using Floaters
“Floaters” are small details that are placed on top of a 3D object, in such a way that it seems like they are connected to that object. They can create the illusion of depth in the object they are placed on, without having to do any boolean operations or anything like that.
Download the .BLEND file with the Floaters material and a few free Floater details here!
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