Materials & Textures keywords for AI prompts

• Brushed metal

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  Metal with fine parallel lines that give a soft, directional sheen. Looks premium and industrial.

  brushed aluminum speaker on a concrete shelf

  Best for: Tech products, industrial

• Polished chrome

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  Mirror-like metal that reflects its surroundings with sharp highlights.

  polished chrome robot head reflecting city lights

  Best for: Sci-fi, cars, products

• Matte finish

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  A flat, non-reflective surface with soft, even appearance and no glare.

  matte black ceramic vase on linen

  Best for: Minimal products, packaging

• Glossy finish

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  A shiny, reflective surface with bright highlights, like lacquer or wet paint.

  glossy red sports car under studio lights

  Best for: Cars, cosmetics, candy

• Frosted glass

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  Translucent glass with a soft blur that diffuses light and shapes behind it.

  perfume in a frosted glass bottle, soft backlight

  Best for: Cosmetics, UI, interiors

• Velvet

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  Soft fabric with a short dense pile that catches light in rich, shifting tones.

  emerald velvet sofa in an art deco room

  Best for: Fashion, luxury interiors

• Raw concrete

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  Rough, gray cast concrete with pores and imperfections. Modern, brutalist and urban.

  raw concrete gallery with a single skylight

  Best for: Architecture, product backdrops

• Weathered wood

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  Aged timber with cracks, faded color and visible grain from years of sun and rain.

  weathered wooden pier stretching into a calm lake

  Best for: Rustic scenes, food props

• Marble

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  Smooth polished stone with natural veining, often white with gray or gold streaks.

  gold ring on white marble with gray veins

  Best for: Luxury, jewelry, kitchens

• Translucent

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  Lets light pass through softly while blurring what is behind, like jade, wax or thin skin.

  translucent jelly dessert glowing in sunlight

  Best for: Food, gems, fantasy

• Subsurface scattering

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  Light entering a material and glowing from within, as in skin, wax, leaves or marble. Adds realism to renders.

  close-up of an ear backlit, subsurface scattering

  Best for: Realistic skin, 3D renders

• Knitted wool

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  Soft yarn in visible stitches, cozy and tactile.

  teddy bear in a chunky knitted wool sweater

  Best for: Cozy products, toys

• Rusted metal

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  Corroded iron or steel with orange-brown flakes and pitted texture. Feels old and abandoned.

  rusted metal gate overgrown with ivy

  Best for: Post-apocalyptic, urban decay

• Holographic

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  A rainbow, light-shifting surface like foil stickers or hologram film.

  holographic foil packaging for a skincare brand

  Best for: Packaging, futuristic design

• Paper texture

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  Visible grain, fibers or folds of paper, giving handmade warmth to illustrations.

  botanical illustration with visible paper texture

  Best for: Illustrations, crafts

• Wet surface

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  Surfaces covered in water that create reflections and droplets, adding freshness and drama.

  wet cobblestone street reflecting street lamps

  Best for: Night streets, drinks, cars

• Ceramic glaze

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  A glassy coating on pottery with pooling color, crackle or speckles.

  handmade mug with speckled blue ceramic glaze

  Best for: Craft products, tableware

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