Hey everyone! So you've created a cool 3D model in Blender, but it's looking a bit flat and lifeless. What it needs is some texture to make it pop! In this article, I'll show you how to add texture to your objects in Blender to give them a realistic and eye-catching look. Let's get started!

Step 1: Open Blender and load your 3D model. Make sure you have your model selected in the 3D viewport.

Step 2: Switch to the 'Texture Paint' workspace by selecting it from the top menu. This will allow you to paint directly onto the surface of your model.

Step 3: In the 'Texture' tab of the properties panel, click 'New Texture' to create a new texture for your object. You can choose the size and type of texture you want to add.

Step 4: Now, switch to the 'Material' tab and create a new material for your object if you haven't already. Under the 'Surface' section, click on the 'Use Nodes' checkbox to enable the node-based material system.

Step 5: Add a 'Texture Coordinate' node and a 'Mapping' node by pressing Shift + A and searching for them in the node editor. Connect the 'Generated' output of the 'Texture Coordinate' node to the 'Vector' input of the 'Mapping' node, and then connect the 'Vector' output of the 'Mapping' node to the 'Vector' input of your texture node (e.g. 'Image Texture' node).

Step 6: Open the 'UV/Image Editor' from the top menu and unwrap your model if it's not already unwrapped. This will allow Blender to know how to place the texture onto your model.

Step 7: Back in the 'Texture Paint' workspace, select the 'Brush' tool and choose a texture to paint with. You can also adjust the brush settings such as size, strength, and color.

Step 8: Start painting onto your model to apply the texture. You can use different brushes and textures to create various effects and details.

Step 9: Once you're happy with the texture, you can further tweak the material settings such as roughness, metallic, and bump to achieve the desired look.

Step 10: Finally, render your model to see the texture in action. You can adjust the lighting and camera settings to showcase your textured object from different angles.

There you have it! You've successfully added texture to your object in Blender and brought it to life. Experiment with different textures and materials to create stunning 3D artworks. Happy blending!