Description

In this exercise, you will practice unwrapping UVs, exporting a UV map, and creating textures in 2D image editing software like Photoshop. You will then apply your textures to a polygonal model of the 1927 Kem Weber Airline Chair.

Instructions

  1. Watch linked tutorials in Learning Resources from Blender Foundation and others to get acquainted with texturing tools.
  2. Duplicate the modeling folder on your computer. This will be your project folder. Save all files to this folder.
    • If you were unable to produce a polygonal model, you can download the Airline Chair Model, and use it to complete the assignment.
  3. Follow the video demonstration to create UV maps to texture the Kem Weber Airline Chair.
  4. Apply the scale transform to reset each polygonal object.
  5. Unwrap the chair’s parts’ UVs using the various methods and tools described in the tutorials.
  6. Export a UV map for each part and save it in the project folder as uv-arm.jpg, uv-cushion.jpg, etc.
  7. Import the UV maps into Photoshop and create textures to match the Airline Chair as closely as possible.
  8. Save the textures as arm_color.jpg, cushion1_color.jpg, etc. in the project folder. Name the files in an organized in a logical way.
  9. In Blender, set up the chair’s textures so they are visible on the model.
  10. Save the 3D scene file as LASTNAME-texturing-chair in the project folder.
  11. Compress the project folder once you’ve completed the tutorial and rename it LASTNAME-texturing-chair.zip.
  12. Upload the .zip file to the assignment dropbox.
  13. Double check that you’ve included all files and that your .zip file can be downloaded and opened.
Learning Objectives

  1. Become familiarized with 3D software interface and terminology.
  2. Use texturing workflows to add color and texture to your polygonal models.
  3. Perform fundamental UV unwrapping operations including UV unwrap, mark seams, and project from view.

Demonstration Videos

In this five part video demonstration seres, I show a basic texturing workflow to add color and detail to the Kem Weber Airline Chair using Blender 2.8.

Texturing the Airline Chair Video Playlist

Live demo for alternate model workflow

UV Mapping Tutorials

To get a deeper understanding of how Blender's texturing tools work, have a look these tutorials

    Blender Beginner UV Unwrapping Tutorial

    Blender Foundation 2.8 Videos (16-19)

    Airline Chair Model Download

    If you had trouble with your model's mesh, you can complete the assignment by texturing this simplified model.

    Texture resources

    Use these websites to find textures to apply to your model.

    Image References

    Download the following images and include them in your project folder.

    Extras

    Rubric

    Criteria Description Assessment Weight
    Attention to Detail This criteria looks at if the assignment was submitted on time, if each step was completed to a high degree of accuracy, and if file naming conventions were followed. 5 pts
    Learning by doing (Completed all steps) This criteria assess whether you completed the assignment's given set of instructions. This indirectly infers how well you acquired foundational skills and theory. 5 pts