How to Project a Texture Onto a Curved Surface in SketchUp

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up the project in SketchUp that you want to project the texture on.

   The image here is a lathe design created in SketchUp and it's what will be used to demonstrate the solution.
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   Step 2: Create a rectangle next to your project.

   Make sure that it is in the position that a projector (it there was one there) could project through it. ,, Go to Texture >> Edit Texture Image. , Note the four pins.
   
   They will help you match it more closely to the rectangle so that it has the correct angle, perspective and appearance that you're seeking. , Select Texture >> Projected. ,, Click on the texture that you will be using. ,]]Go to your project and paint/project the texture.
   
   Note the difference between the first step and the final result.
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   Step 3: Paint the rectangle the color/type of wood that you want your project to be in.

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   Step 4: Right click on the rectangle.

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   Step 5: Move the rectangle around.

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   Step 6: Right click again on the texture.

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   Step 7: Select the entire project that you want it to be projected on.

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   Step 8: Click on the eyedropper in the Materials dialog box.

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