
Crystal AI Art Generator: Cut Crystal
Faceted geometry with controlled spectral caustics.
- From a description only
- Best shape: 3:4 · 4:5 · 1:1
Works on
- Seedream 5.0 Pro
- Qwen Image 3.0
- Nano Banana 2.1
- Seedream 5.0 Flash
About Cut Crystal
Cut Crystal describes form through flat optical planes. The subject appears carved from clear material, with crisp bevels, intersecting facets, and internal reflections that change across its thickness. Cut glass and crystal carving provide the craft reference. A studio background shifting from dark to light separates transparent edges, while a few small colored caustics land on the support surface. Most of the image stays clear and restrained so the geometry remains readable.
Use a written description of a compact, recognizable form. A faceted pear, a perched owl, a chess knight, or a stepped architectural tower has enough structure to survive translation into transparent planes. Describe the outline and the major facet groups rather than a covering of tiny cuts. A visible tabletop gives refracted light somewhere to land and prevents the object from seeming suspended in an empty white field.
Paste “a clear crystal pear with broad planar facets on a grey studio surface” or “a faceted owl with a simple silhouette and crisp beveled wings.” For a geometric subject, try “a small stepped tower carved from clear crystal with sparse spectral caustics.” Broader facets produce calmer, larger reflections. Smaller cuts increase sparkle, but too many can fragment the silhouette and make the subject harder to recognize.
Tips
- Begin with one strong outer contour before adding internal facet detail.
- Request a few localized spectral patches instead of rainbow color throughout the crystal.
- Include a darker part of the backdrop behind the clearest edges.
- A three-quarter view exposes both the front facets and the thickness of the object.
- Keep the support surface matte so refracted light stays distinct from mirror reflections.
What the style adds
Your words go where it says “your subject”. Everything else is added for you.
your subject. Carve optically clear crystal with deliberate planar facets and crisp bevels. Trace believable internal refractions and a few small spectral caustics onto the surface. A dark-to-light studio gradient separates edges; avoid rainbow noise and melted geometry.
Models and price
- Seedream 5.0 Pro36 credits
- Qwen Image 3.030 credits
- Nano Banana 2.148 credits
- Seedream 5.0 Flash29 credits
One 1K image from a description. The button always shows the exact price before you spend anything.
How to use Cut Crystal
- Describe itWrite who or what should be in the picture. A small action and a clear place work best.
- Pick a shapeKeep the suggested ratio and model, or change them in the bar at the bottom.
- Paint itPress “Paint it”. The price is on the button before you spend anything.
Questions about Cut Crystal
Can I use Cut Crystal on my own photo?
Not yet. This style works from a description: write what you want to see and the style adds the look.
How much does one Cut Crystal image cost?
29 credits for one 1K image on Seedream 5.0 Flash. 2K costs more, and the button shows the exact price before you run it.
Why can I see distorted shapes inside?
Light changes direction as it passes through angled crystal surfaces. Internal reflections and refractions are central to this look, so a thicker faceted object may show repeated or displaced fragments of its own outline.
How does it compare with Translucent Alabaster?
Cut Crystal is optically clear and sharply faceted, with distinct internal reflections. Translucent Alabaster is cloudy mineral stone that diffuses light through thinner edges and favors softer curves with a mostly matte surface.
Will a very detailed scene work?
A single object is usually easier to read. Dense scenery introduces overlapping transparent contours and many competing reflections. Choose one main form and a simple studio support if clear recognition is your priority.
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