Chromium pleats: tall wavy pleats of copper and steel chrome
Chromium pleats uses the Pleats sculpture, which lines the surface with tall parallel folds like pressed fabric, and turns them with Direction -25 so they lean slightly and wave from top to bottom. Rose copper #d49c81 and steel blue #366d97 alternate across the pleats with graphite grey between, while bright white crests trace each fold. The rhythmic structure works well as a banner, a section divider or a vertical story background.
Make it yours
Lay the pleats flat
Direction is set to -25. Change it to 90 to lay the pleats sideways for a wide banner, or to 0 for upright folds that line up with the edges of a tall layout.
Crinkle the fabric
Fine ripples sits at 22. Raise it to 50 for a subtle crinkle along each pleat, and lift Sculptural depth to 80 so the folds look deeper between the copper and steel bands.
FAQ
Which settings create the pleated effect in Chromium pleats?
The Pleats sculpture sets the parallel structure, Fold frequency 4 decides how many bands you see, and Surface tension 44 adds the gentle wave. Direction -25 tilts the whole set, and Fine ripples 22 keeps the folds mostly smooth.
How it works
Choose a surface
Start from one of 16 looks such as Copper current, Glacial chrome or Champagne foil, or pick one of 8 sculptures.
Direct the reflections
Adjust fold frequency, surface tension, fine ripples, polish, light direction, reflection contrast, color dispersion and sculptural depth, then drag the artwork to place it.
Color and use it
Set the background, first, second and light colors, press Play for a light sweep or a slow flow, then sign in with a free UX Pilot account to use it on the canvas or export it.