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5 Best Midjourney Prompts: September 2024 (Carving & Sculpting)

Modifiers related to carving and sculpting techniques from around the world.

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Daniel Nest
Sep 26, 2024
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It’s the last Thursday of September, so I’m back with the monthly Midjourney modifiers. (All the previous ones are in this giant list.)

As always, I share simple descriptors for you to add to your prompts.

This month’s theme is carving and sculpting.

Today’s showcase subjects are:

  • Gnome

  • Palm tree

  • Spaceship

Let’s go!

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Prompt #1: “[subject], netsuke”

Netsuke was a decorative mini-sculpture attached to a small container called inrō carried by kimono-wearing Japanese men in the 17th century.

Aside from looking cool, the netsuke also prevented a small bead (ojime) that closed the inrō shut from sliding off the cord. Traditionally, netsuke was made of ivory, so that’s the look you tend to get in Midjourney with this modifier.

Sample images:

Gnome, palm tree, spaceship netsuke in MidjourneyGnome, palm tree, spaceship netsuke in MidjourneyGnome, palm tree, spaceship netsuke in Midjourney

Prompt #2: “[subject], alebrije”

Alebrijes are types of colorful sculptures in Mexican folk art, typically of fantasy creatures. Alebri…

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