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Cloth Shelf

Small example focused on simplicity showing how to make shelf with clothing. It show how to create points in VEX with necessary attributes for randomizing rotation around axis.

Aug 19, 2026 · 21.0.729 · geometry · by kif
Scatter Objects

Simple scatter setup with showing how to use Attribute from Pieces for random object picking. It also show how to set random rotation around Y, tilt and pscale.

Aug 17, 2026 · 21.0.729 · geometry · by kif
Panels From Curves

Zbrush like polygroup panels with extrude and beveled edges made proceduraly from curves.

Aug 17, 2026 · 21.0.729 · geometry · by kif
Spaceship Cupola

Circular spaceship window that was build for our Onsen project

Nov 30, 2025 · · geometry · by kif
Simple Cyc

Simple cyc wall built from a grid and bend deformers. Includes controller null.

Nov 17, 2025 · · geometry · by klawdashia
Simple Petal

A few nodes to create a basic petal shape, with common masks, deformation, and UVs. This should provide a good base layer of detail to feed into a vellum simulation.

Nov 05, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Hair Guides

Create curves within guiding geometry volume.

Nov 04, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Winding Curves

Duplicate curve with random offset noise and scale. Useful for quick simple cable generations.

Nov 04, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Points To Surface

Manually art direct the position of multiple points, while still having them snap to a surface. Each point can be manually rotated, scaled, and positioned using Rig Pose.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Embedded Object Edge

Adds a raised edge to an embedded object, mimicking swelling of the skin.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Sweep With Cliff Detection

Separate polygons on sweeped line which angle change rapidly. Practically allow for profile cliff detection which is userful for creating cool looking shapes like outer ring of space station.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Backdrop
sop Backdrop

Simple geometry backdrop for product rendering.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Spider Web

Creates a spider web from guiding surface geometry. Recommend to do a few frames of vellum simulation, and then tweak the web to your taste with the vellum brush.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Seraphic Blade

An array of abstract feather like shapes reassembling Seraph's wing.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Solar Panels

Split and offset mesh polys with random value making them to catch plesant highlight. Userful for mimiking solar or other panels.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif
Breathing Chainmail

Converts a surface geometry into a moving, breathing, chainmail fabric. Apply this modifier to any clothing element that needs extra BLING. This pattern was inspired by 3D printable fabric prototypes.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Ventral Ridges

Embellishes the simple sweeped curve with ridges inspired by the underbelly of some reptiles or worms.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by snay
Inside Body Fluid Particles

Various particle shapes scattered in volume. Useful for adding details in macro scenes bio scenes. This recipe also show an example on how to randomly copy different geometry to points base on name attribute.

Nov 03, 2025 · 20.5.584 · geometry · by kif