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Day 1Monday • December 1, 2025
Snowflake Generator
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Challenge Prompt
Design a unique snowflake using geometry nodes with at least 6-fold symmetry. Make it feel crystalline and delicate. Experiment with different branch patterns and complexity levels.
Challenge Description
Create a procedural snowflake using Blender's geometry nodes. Learn the basics of symmetry, instancing, and procedural generation while making beautiful unique snowflakes.
Instructions
- Start with a basic curve or line
- Use Geometry Nodes to create radial symmetry (6 instances)
- Add smaller branches using instance on points
- Apply a glass or ice shader material
- Light from behind to show the translucency
Requirements
- •Use Geometry Nodes for procedural generation
- •6-fold radial symmetry
- •At least 3 levels of detail/branching
- •Clean, icy material
- •Simple lighting to show detail
Tips
- 💡Keep the base structure simple before adding complexity
- 💡Use the Array modifier combined with rotation for quick symmetry
- 💡Glass BSDF with high transmission works great for ice
- 💡Add slight imperfections for realism
