Prompting with material precision

Each material category has specific terminology that helps Vizcom generate accurate representations:

Using specific material terms rather than generic ones (e.g., brushed aluminum instead of just metal) dramatically improves Vizcom's material rendering.

These examples may serve as a helpful starting point for refining your material prompts.

Metals

• Finish Types: polished chrome, brushed aluminum, anodized titanium, matte stainless steel, burnished copper, sandblasted steel, weathered iron, blackened steel, mirror-finish brass, powder-coated metal

• Color & Tone: gunmetal gray, rose gold, cold silver, warm bronze, oxidized green patina

• Surface Details: knurled grip, riveted sheet, embossed panel, perforated mesh, machined edge, heat-tempered finish

• Contextual Use: aerospace-grade, industrial hardware, luxury trim, mechanical casing, vintage instrument panel

Woods

• Grain & Species: tight-grain walnut, open-grain oak, straight-grain maple, tiger-stripe mahogany, quarter-sawn ash, burl veneer

• Finish Types: satin varnished, oiled teak, lacquered beech, raw pine, stained cedar, painted MDF

• Surface Condition: weathered driftwood, reclaimed barnwood, scorched wood, planed smooth surface, sanded raw

• Contextual Use: Scandinavian furniture, Japanese joinery, rustic cabinetry, mid-century panels, sculpted armrest

Plastics

• Type & Form: injection-molded ABS, thermoformed PET, cast acrylic, flexible TPU, translucent polycarbonate

• Surface Quality: high-gloss black plastic, frosted translucent plastic, satin-finish casing, textured polypropylene, smooth molded edge

• Color & Effects: tinted plastic shell, pearlescent finish, metallic-infused resin, neon pigment, UV-reactive coating

• Contextual Use: consumer electronics housing, ergonomic handle, toy casing, automotive interior, 3D-printed enclosure

Textiles

• Weave & Structure: tightly woven canvas, coarse burlap, ripstop nylon, herringbone wool, jersey knit, boucle fabric

• Material Type: organic cotton, felted wool, vegan leather, ballistic nylon, stretch Lycra, silk satin

• Surface Feel: soft brushed finish, rough texture, quilted padding, glossy silk, matte twill, velvety pile

• Contextual Use: upholstery fabric, outerwear shell, athletic gear, speaker grille cloth, fashion detailing

Glass & Ceramics

• Transparency & Finish: clear float glass, frosted tempered glass, smoked glass, crackled glaze, translucent porcelain

• Texture & Surface: polished ceramic tile, matte stoneware, ribbed glass panel, etched surface, sandblasted detail

• Color & Effects: iridescent glaze, cobalt blue ceramic, tinted amber glass, milk glass, raku-fired surface

• Contextual Use: modern lighting diffuser, decorative vase, bathroom tile, laboratory beaker, artisan bowl