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Clothing Appliers and Bakes-on-Mesh
Clothing appliers include, at a minimum, an Omega applier plus Classic layers for default avatars and bakes-on-mesh.
To use the Omega applier, first ensure your mesh body is updated and you have correctly installed/used the Omega kit or relay. Relays must be worn every time you use an Omega applier; installation kits only need to be used when the body is first unpacked. Not all bodies have Omega support.
Touch the button for the zone/layer you’d like to use. The applier will be worn on your mesh body.
Advanced: Omega Materials
Materials appliers include extra texture layers (specular and normal) to add depth and lighting effects to your applier. These advanced appliers also sometimes have additional controls for gloss and environment effects.
You must have advanced lighting model on in Viewer Graphics Preferences to see these settings affect your avatar.
Not all bodies support Omega materials (notably, Maitreya). The applier will still work fine for the applier texture itself. Often a native Maitreya applier is also included that does have normal and specular texture data. You can fine tune the shininess levels from your mesh body’s HUD.
Bakes-on-Mesh
Wear the included classic avatar layer(s) for bakes-on-mesh compatible mesh bodies.
To stack layers, select “Add” instead of “Wear” from the right click inventory menu.
Quick Tip: Using Firestorm? In your inventory window, click the bottom gear and turn on the settings for adding objects and clothes on double click.
Extra layers are included for more versatile layering. You do not need to wear all of them at once! Newer BOM clothing items will also include a 
universal layer, which will always stack on top of other BOM layers.
For items that cover both the top and bottom of the body (e.g. bodysuits, high waisted leggings) it’s recommended to wear the 
tattoo or universal layers, if included. By default, the Second Life avatar mapping has a small glitch at the waist seam for other clothing layer types.
BOM clothing does not have materials.
Your mesh body may have features to help smooth pelvic and nipple areas when wearing bakes-on-mesh. Read your body’s user manual for more information.
Skin Appliers and Bakes-on-Mesh
Always try the demo for skins in Second Life. The fit can vary even between heads by the same creator!
Face and body skin appliers are sold separately.
Bakes-on-mesh skins include full body shading with no toenails or fingernails, ready to be worn on your mesh body. You can also purchase the Omega/BOM body skin, which includes some extra options.
Face Appliers/BOM skins
BOM: Bakes-on-mesh skins include full body shading plus a tattoo layer with blended neck.
Wear the 
skin version for a seamless experience with bakes-on-mesh.
You can also wear the tattoo FACE skin version over top of other, similar toned body skins as desired.
To create your own brow color, wear the “no brow” skin version and the tintable eyebrow tattoo. Right click and Edit the white brow tattoo, and use the Color/Tint picker to change the color. Save. You can copy and rename the tintable eyebrow tattoo to quickly change tints.
Applier: Older skins use appliers and may not include a full bakes-on-mesh skin. To use these skins, attach the applier HUD and select the brow option you’d like to wear. Some skins come with additional options or makeup. To use the Omega applier, ensure you have the latest version of your mesh head and the Omega kit, and are wearing the relay/followed installation instructions.
Omega/BOM Body Skins
Body skins are sold as Omega appliers/bakes-on-mesh tattoo layers in 7 skin tones ranging from super pale to ebony dark. If you purchased a bakes-on-mesh head skin, the basic body is included, but there are extra options in the standalone body skin.
BOM: You can unpack BOM layers from the HUD. Extra foot fits are included. Blended neck tattoos are also included for wearing with non-alaskametro<3 face skins.
Omega: Ensure you have the latest version of your mesh body/Omega kit and have installed Omega or are wearing the relay.
Then attach the applier HUD and press buttons for fit options you require.
Separate materials HUDs are included to add subtle shine for Omega materials compatible mesh bodies and Maitreya.
Nail appliers
Nail applier sets include HUDs for Omega and Maitreya. To use Maitreya, attach the HUD and press the desired nail polish look.
To use the Omega applier, ensure you have the latest version of your mesh hands or body and the Omega kit, and are wearing the relay/followed installation instructions. Then attach the HUD and press the desired nail polish look.
Not all Omega compatible nails will work well. There is variation between creators on the texture fitting, so try a free nail applier first before purchasing (available on Marketplace, or in-world as group gift).
Makeup appliers
Newer makeup appliers (2019+)
New makeup appliers are Omega/bakes-on-mesh/Classic ONLY and come in three different fits to accommodate most Omega-compatible heads.
Always try the demo to find your fit and ensure it works with your mesh head and skin combination!
To use the Omega applier, ensure you have the latest version of your mesh head and the Omega kit, and are wearing the relay/followed installation instructions. Then attach the HUD and press the makeup option you want to wear.
Use the HUD that came with your mesh head to remove or clear a makeup layer.
What are the three different fits?
Try the tester and make sure one of the fits works for your mesh head!
Generally speaking, the fits are designed for:
- FIT A: Generic SLUV and LAQ
- FIT B: Lelutka Origins, Genus Project, LOGO
- FIT C: Catwa
Bakes-on-Mesh
Unpack the Classic/bakes-on-mesh tattoo layers from your HUD. These layers can be worn with your BOM mesh head. Right click and “add” from inventory to apply.
Unlike the Omega buttons, BOM also includes Fit X for Lelukta EvoX (updated makeup only).
Fixing Catwa eyeshadows
Catwa’s makeup zones are split up a little differently than other mesh heads. You will need to apply Omega eyeshadow more than once to get it to fit.
- Press the eyeshadow the first time to get the eyeshadow layer to texture.
- Press the eyeshadow a second time to launch the popup zone picker.
- Select the brow zone button.
- If the eyeshadow is still cut off, repeat with the blush button.
The Omega relay for Catwa also includes a router function where you can check which zones on the Catwa head will receive makeup.
Older makeup appliers (pre-2019)
Lelutka Origins and Catwa appliers are no longer supported. Older cosmetics have been discontinued.
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