Concept / Cracking

Cracking

An appearance of fine fissures running across a surface

An appearance of fine fissures running across a surface.

A phrase to start with

Adds fine fissure appearance to a surface.

Appearance and effects

Fine fissures divide the surface irregularly.

Visual traits

  • fine fissures
  • irregular network
  • divided color layer

Expected changes

  • Fine fissures are more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Cracking is an effect in which fine fissure lines or networks appear on a surface. It does not determine actual breakage, age, danger, material, or restoration work.

In more detail

It shows fine fissures dividing a color layer or surface. Abrasion, peeling, and dirt are separate choices.

Includes

  • A surface effect with visible fissures

Excludes

  • Physical breakage
  • danger
  • abrasion or peeling

What this does not imply

  • Actual breakage
  • danger
  • age
  • or material

Variability

Crack density and width can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only visible surface appearance

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify physical breakage separately

Typical uses

  • Add a cracked appearance to a surface

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes broad breaks
  • It becomes only dirt

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