Saved Pixel Blog: Guides on Stylized 3D, Texturing & Blender Workflows
Practical, teaching-first articles on gradient texturing, low-poly game art, retopology, and Blender workflows, written by the makers of Palette Grid and RetopoSketch.
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- Superhive Summer Sale 2026: The Blender Addon Deals Actually Worth Buying: The Superhive Summer Sale 2026 runs August 4 to 10 with 25% off. A working buyer's guide to the Blender addons worth buying: what each tool is genuinely for, what it costs after the discount, and how to avoid the classic sale mistakes. (Buying Guide, 13 min read, updated )
- Gradient Texturing in Blender: The Complete Guide: Learn gradient texturing in Blender from scratch: what palette textures are, why they make stylized 3D art dramatically faster, the full manual workflow, and how to automate it. Includes engine export for Unity, Unreal, and Godot. (Tutorial, 12 min read, updated )
- How to Texture Low-Poly Game Assets Fast (Unity, Unreal & Godot): A practical workflow for texturing low-poly game assets in minutes instead of hours: palette textures, one-material scenes, and engine import settings for Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot. (Tutorial, 10 min read, updated )
- Trim Sheets vs Texture Atlases vs Palette Textures: Which Should You Use?: Trim sheets, texture atlases, and palette textures solve different problems. This guide explains how each works, compares memory cost, reuse, and workflow speed, and shows when to combine them in a game art pipeline. (Comparison, 9 min read, updated )
- The 10 Best Blender Addons for Stylized & Low-Poly Game Art in 2026: A curated, honest list of the Blender addons that actually speed up stylized and low-poly game art in 2026 (texturing, retopology, UV work, baking, and hard-surface modeling), with what each one is best for and real website screenshots of each tool. (Roundup, 11 min read, updated )
- Blender Retopology: Methods, Addons, and Faster Workflows: Everything about retopology in Blender: when you actually need it, manual retopo with built-in tools, automatic remeshing, the best retopology addons in 2026, and where sketch-based retopology is heading. (Guide, 12 min read, updated )
- How Palette Textures Cut Draw Calls and Texture Memory in Stylized Games: A performance-focused guide to palette textures: why one small texture and one material can batch an entire stylized scene, real memory math vs PBR texture sets, and the mipmap and bleed gotchas to avoid. (Optimization, 9 min read, updated )
- Gradient Mapping: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master gradient mapping for stylized texturing in 3D workflows. Learn techniques, color theory, and real-time applications for games and art. (published )
- Blender VRM Addon Guide: Import, Export & Customize: Master the Blender VRM addon for creating, importing, and exporting VRM avatars. Complete guide with workflows, settings, and production tips. (published )
- Blender Texture UV Mapping: Complete Professional Guide: Master blender texture uv mapping with professional techniques for unwrapping, seam placement, and texture optimization in production workflows. (published )
- Best Blender Plugin: Top Tools for 3D Artists in 2026: Discover the best Blender plugin options for 3D artists in 2026. Compare features, workflows, and production-tested tools for modeling, texturing, and retopology. (published )
- Mixamo Blender Addon: Complete Production Guide: Learn how the Mixamo Blender addon streamlines character animation workflows with auto-rigging, motion libraries, and production tips. (published )
- BlenderKit Addon: Complete Guide for 2026: Discover how the BlenderKit addon transforms your 3D workflow with thousands of assets, materials, and tools integrated directly into Blender. (published )
- Blender Pixel Art: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master blender pixel art with this complete guide. Learn workflows, rendering techniques, and professional tips for creating stunning pixel art in Blender. (published )
- Blender How to Texture Paint: Complete Guide 2026: Master texture painting in Blender with this complete guide. Learn UV unwrapping, brush settings, layer workflows, and production tips. (published )
- Blender Color Palette: Workflow Guide for 3D Artists: Master blender color palette techniques for game art and stylized workflows. Learn palette texturing, color management, and efficient workflows. (published )
- Blender CAD Plugin: Precision Modeling for 3D Artists: Discover how Blender CAD plugins bring parametric precision to 3D modeling. Compare top tools, workflows, and integration strategies for 2026. (published )
- Add Texture in Blender: Complete 2026 Guide: Master texturing in Blender with this comprehensive guide. Learn UV mapping, PBR workflows, and procedural techniques for production-ready 3D assets. (published )
- Poliigon Blender Addon: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master the Poliigon Blender addon for fast, production-ready PBR textures. Installation, workflow, tips for game devs and 3D artists in 2026. (published )
- Paint Gradient: Professional Techniques for 3D Artists: Master paint gradient techniques for 3D art and game development. Learn blending methods, color transitions, and workflow optimization in 2026. (published )
- Sketchfab Blender Addon: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master the Sketchfab Blender addon for seamless 3D model importing and exporting. Learn installation, workflows, and tips for 2026. (published )
- Model Texturing: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master model texturing workflows, PBR maps, UV optimization, and stylized techniques. Expert guide for game developers and 3D artists in 2026. (published )
- Blender Loop Tool: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master the Blender loop tool addon for efficient mesh modeling. Learn bridge, circle, relax, flatten, and more to streamline your 3D workflow. (published )
- Blender Smart UV Project: Complete Guide for 3D Artists: Master Blender Smart UV Project for fast, automatic UV unwrapping. Learn settings, workflows, and techniques for game assets and stylized models. (published )
- Blender Snap to Grid: Complete Guide for Precision 3D: Master Blender snap to grid for precise 3D modeling. Learn absolute grid snapping, increment controls, and workflow tips for clean geometry. (published )
- Blender 3D Print Addon: Complete Guide for Print-Ready Models: Learn to use the blender 3d print addon to prepare print-ready models. Fix mesh errors, check thickness, and export clean geometry for manufacturing. (published )
- Blender Asset Libraries: Complete Guide for Artists: Master Blender asset libraries to speed up your 3D workflow. Learn setup, organization, and best practices for managing reusable assets in 2026. (published )
- Unwrap UV Blender: Master Texturing in 2026: Master unwrap UV Blender techniques for game dev and 3D art. Learn efficient workflows, seam placement, and production-ready UV mapping strategies. (published )
Saved Pixel App and free browser tools
Saved Pixel App is the browser platform for Palette Grid companion tools and customer account access. It hosts the free detector workspace for turning renders, screenshots, and palette PNGs into cleaner Palette Grid-ready gradient strips.
- Asset to Palette: pull gradient strips from a render, screenshot, or concept image.
- Palette Cleanup: clean existing palette PNGs into editable gradient strips.
- License dashboard: sign in to view Palette Grid license status, seats, and active machines.
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