Unlock your creativity with this step-by-step breakdown of how to project an image onto a sphere in SketchUp.
SketchUp is more than just a 3D modeling software; it's a playground for your creativity and a way to bring your ideas to reality. But SketchUp isn't just about building models — it's about refining them, perfecting them, and adding the details that breathe life into your designs. Adding images to round objects sounds simple, but it can transform your designs from good to stunning — offering a new level of detail and realism.
Designers and builders who want to get better at modeling in SketchUp: you’ve come to the right place. Mastering the technique of projecting images onto a sphere in SketchUp has never been easier. From pool balls to adding texture to light shades or globes, it’s a game-changing workflow. Check out our step-by-step guide to project images onto spheres, based on Aaron’s video.
Aaron shows how to place an image file perfectly projected onto a sphere in this video.
Step-by-step tutorial
We know these videos can move quickly, so here are step-by-step instructions on projecting an image onto a sphere.