Indent an object using an image

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I want to make a custom dice set with the theme Darksiders

This is the image I would like to be on the d20 dice on the 20 side. however I do not know how to put the mark into the d20 Model.

I know how to put in numbers into the dice and I tried to make a dent in it with a smaller simple cube and it worked fine but not when I try with this Darksider mark. i even tried a more simpler version of the image but not even that worked. the result was either nothing, or a wierd and inconsistent texture into the dice model

I would be really happy if someone could help me with this.

thank you in advance!

You mean you want to mark one of the faces with this symbol? — Frederik Steinmetz, Jul 13 '20 at 12:38
Hello :). What is the technique you tried and didn't work for you? Do you want to use the image as a Bump texture, or actual indented geometry? — jachym michal, Jul 13 '20 at 12:38
i tried to use boolean to indent geometry. similar method when i put the numbers into the dice. make sure its a mesh object, then go to the dice model, add the boolean modifier. but it didnt work for this one @JachymMichal — Emmy Andersson, Jul 13 '20 at 12:41
and im not sure what u mean with mark, i want it to be an acual mark on the dice when i print it with a 3D printer. if that makes sence? @FrederikSteinmetz — Emmy Andersson, Jul 13 '20 at 12:45
The best way would be probably to Import the logo as an .svg and then manually (or using Boolean) cut the relief into the dice — jachym michal, Jul 13 '20 at 14:09
how do i do it manually since it doesnt work automatically? @JachymMichal — Emmy Andersson, Jul 13 '20 at 16:20

score 1 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 13 '20 at 17:25

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You need to use the DISPLACE modifier on the plane you want the SHAPE of the image. You'll mesh will need a lot of geometry to be able to show the shape of your image.

For a detailed explanation on the setup read: Displace Modifier on an object

edited Jul 13 '20 at 17:25

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i looked up how to use it and either im doing it wrong or it doesnt work @Sanbaldo – Emmy Andersson Jul 13 '20 at 16:19
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share your test so we can check what's wrong – Sanbaldo Jul 13 '20 at 17:43
https://sta.sh/01f1n33l0hv7 https://sta.sh/0omrlbqeihh
here is the result of me trying to copy what i see in the picture that you sent. honestly i dont know what im doing wrong
– Emmy Andersson Jul 13 '20 at 23:35
you need to increase the level of subdivision in the subdivision modifier (viewport). you'll need at least 5. then you need to swith to "simple model" instead of "catmull" – Sanbaldo Jul 14 '20 at 07:08

Indent an object using an image

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