Stone wall

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Just started working on this model (I’ve attached an image of it), we are planning to have the fireplace wall covered with stones.

But we wanted to be over grouted (see picture 2 for referral), and having a fading effect.
The fading effect meaning : if you are looking at the center of the fireplace wall, going to either side (towards the arches), it will start fading until it gets to only drywall, probably about mid of the arch will be drywall only. If anyone has any hints on how to do that I really appreciate.
I started adding material (stone) thinking that I could manipulate that somehow, but not sure if it’s possible…I might have to create everything from scratch, which not sure how to do it either.
Thank you so much for any input!!!

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Hi Maria,

Please update your forum profile - 2023 is not an operating system - are you on Sonoma, Sequoia, etc.

You can edit any texture in an image editor like Photoshop or Affinity Photo (and others). You may need to create this yourself. Images can be imported into SketchUp and used as materials.

Assuming you have a valid license you can also upgrade to 2025 and give the new AI materials tools a try. I haven’t used them yet but perhaps it might be a good starting place.