<h2 id="v67-rackham-gilt-for-flux-and-krea-2-gilded-illustrations-storybook-dreams">V67 Rackham-Gilt – for Flux and Krea 2- Gilded Illustrations, Storybook Dreams</h2><hr />Premise: If you use my model and your image is chosen for the CIVITAI cover, you receive 500 Yellow Buzz – even in combination with other models. R+ images are hidden from the gallery. Trained with Flux and Krea 2.Putting a Like to the V67 models is worth more than giving me Buzz (yellow/green).<hr /><h2 id="overview">Overview</h2>Step into a world of gilded fairy tales and engraved wonder – where the intricate linework of Arthur Rackham meets the theatrical staging of Kay Nielsen, wrapped in the warm sepia and luminous gold of a storybook brought to life. This LoRA captures the essence of engraved illustrations with ornamental borders, cross-hatched textures, and the bittersweet vulnerability of classic fairy tale portraiture.<hr /><h2 id="trigger-word-(all-flux-models)">Trigger Word (all Flux models)</h2>Primary trigger: <code>racket-gilt style</code>Alternative triggers:<ul><li><code>engraved illustration</code></li><li><code>gilded storybook</code></li><li><code>ornamental cross-hatch</code></li><li><code>sepia and gold</code></li></ul><hr /><h2 id="signature-style-elements">Signature Style Elements</h2>ElementDescriptionLineworkIntricate cross-hatching and engraved bordersPaletteBlack and gold with sepia-toned shadowsLightingThree-point chiaroscuro (candle 2700K, moonlight 4000K, starlight 5000K)TextureKodak Portra 400 film grain + halftone fabric renderingCompositionShallow depth-of-field (85mm f/1.4) isolating subjectsAtmosphereBittersweet vulnerability, theatrical staging, whimsical melancholyInfluencesArthur Rackham (borders, whimsy), Kay Nielsen (dramatic staging, contrast)<hr /><h2 id="trigger-words-and-usage">Trigger Words &amp; Usage</h2>TriggerBest Use Case<code>racket-gilt style</code>Primary – place at beginning or end of prompt<code>engraved illustration</code>Emphasise etched linework and cross-hatching<code>gilded storybook</code>Focus on golden highlights and fairy tale aesthetic<code>ornamental cross-hatch</code>Highlight border details and fabric textures<code>sepia and gold</code>Emphasise the warm, antique colour palette<code>bittersweet vulnerability</code>Add emotional weight and melancholic intimacy<code>theatrical staging</code>Kay Nielsen influence – dramatic, stage-like composition<hr />Recommendation: Use <code>racket-gilt style</code> at the beginning or end of your prompt. For maximum detail, add <code>intricate engraved borders, cross-hatched textures, shallow depth-of-field</code>.<hr /><h2 id="optimized-settings-per-flux-model">Optimized Settings per Flux Model</h2><h3 id="flux-schnell">Flux Schnell</h3>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.50 – 0.70CFG Scale2.0 – 3.5Steps4 – 6SamplerEuler<h3 id="flux-dev-pro">Flux Dev / Pro</h3>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.60 – 0.80CFG Scale3.0 – 4.5Steps20 – 30SamplerEuler, DPM++ 2M Karras<h3 id="flux-2">Flux 2</h3>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.55 – 0.75CFG Scale3.0 – 4.0Steps15 – 25SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h2 id="starting-point-recommendations">Starting Point Recommendations</h2>GoalRecommended Settings (LoRA, CFG)Subtle etched flavour0.5 / 3.0 (style as enhancement)Balanced integration0.65 / 3.5 (sweet spot for most prompts)Strong illustrative dominance0.75 / 4.0 (rich detail, strong engraving effect)<hr /><h2 id="negative-prompt-(works-for-all-flux-models)">Negative Prompt (works for all Flux models)</h2><span style="color:rgb(15, 17, 21);font-family:Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, &quot;Cascadia Mono&quot;, &quot;Ubuntu Mono&quot;, &quot;DejaVu Sans Mono&quot;, &quot;Liberation Mono&quot;, &quot;JetBrains Mono&quot;, &quot;Fira Code&quot;, Cousine, &quot;Roboto Mono&quot;, &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, sans-serif, system-ui;font-size:12px;line-height:18px">text<pre><code>nsfw, low quality, worst quality, ugly, blurry, photograph, photorealistic, modern, contemporary, plastic, digital, flat colour, vector, minimalist, clean lines, anime, cartoon, 3D render, text, watermark, signature</code></pre><hr /><h1 id="15-specific-examples-for-flux">🎯 15 Specific Examples for Flux</h1><hr /><h2 id="character-portraits-(5-examples)">👤 CHARACTER PORTRAITS (5 Examples)</h2><h3 id="1.-the-gilded-queen">1. The Gilded Queen</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a melancholy queen with a golden crown engraved with celestial motifs, black and gold velvet gown with hand-stitched embroidery, delicate fingers holding a single glowing rose, direct eye contact with bittersweet vulnerability, soft candlelight and moonlight, ornate engraved borders, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale3.8Steps25SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="2.-the-clockwork-man">2. The Clockwork Man</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a man with porcelain skin and golden crack repairs (kintsugi) across his face, wearing a black and gold Victorian coat, holding a tiny golden music box, empty yet hauntingly beautiful direct stare, engraved mechanical motifs in background, emotional and atmospheric, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.65CFG Scale3.5Steps28SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="3.-the-veiled-dancer">3. The Veiled Dancer</h3>Model: Flux 2Prompt: <code>a woman in a golden translucent veil, black corset dress with ornate floral embroidery, delicate fingers touching the veil, mysterious eye contact, dramatic shadowplay, engraved ornamental borders, sepia-toned shadows with gilded highlights, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.65CFG Scale3.5Steps22SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h3 id="4.-the-blind-poet">4. The Blind Poet</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a blind poet with eyes closed in rapture, holding a golden quill that writes glowing verses into dark air, ink transforming into tiny flying words, black velvet coat with celestial embroidery, melancholic introspection, intricate cross-hatched textures, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale4.0Steps28SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="5.-the-harpist">5. The Harpist</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>close-up of a woman playing a golden engraved Celtic harp, delicate fingers on strings, red-gold hair catching light like spun gold, black dress with spiraling thread patterns, moonlight reflecting in her irises, shallow depth-of-field, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.65CFG Scale3.5Steps25SamplerEuler<hr /><h2 id="animals-and-creatures-(4-examples)">🐾 ANIMALS &amp; CREATURES (4 Examples)</h2><h3 id="6.-the-enchanted-rabbit">6. The Enchanted Rabbit</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a white rabbit with golden-etched ears and engraved celestial markings on its fur, sitting alertly on a dark velvet cushion, glowing golden dust motes around it, direct eye contact with curious wonder, whimsical forest borders, intricate cross-hatched fur textures, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.65CFG Scale3.5Steps28SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="7.-the-gilded-cat">7. The Gilded Cat</h3>Model: Flux 2Prompt: <code>a sleek black cat with glowing golden eyes and an engraved Celtic collar, perched on a carved wooden table, golden dust motes floating around its whiskers, mysterious and regal, ornate ornamental borders, sepia shadows with gilded highlights, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.60CFG Scale3.5Steps24SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h3 id="8.-the-golden-peacock">8. The Golden Peacock</h3>Model: Flux 2Prompt: <code>a majestic golden peacock with tail feathers spreading into an engraved halo of eyespots, perched on a dark stone balustrade, iridescent gold and sepia palette, intricate cross-hatched plumage, dramatic theatrical lighting, Kay Nielsen staging, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale3.6Steps24SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h3 id="9.-the-three-enchanted-companions">9. The Three Enchanted Companions</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>three enchanted creatures: white rabbit with golden ears, black cat with glowing eyes, and small duck with gilded wings, arranged in triangular composition on dark velvet, golden dust motes, whimsical forest borders, cross-hatched fur and feathers, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale4.0Steps30SamplerEuler<hr /><h2 id="environments-and-scenes-(3-examples)">🏰 ENVIRONMENTS &amp; SCENES (3 Examples)</h2><h3 id="10.-the-spiral-library">10. The Spiral Library</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a vast circular library with spiral staircases and engraved golden railings, towering shelves filled with ancient leather-bound books, dust motes dancing in a beam of moonlight, warm candlelight from scattered lamps, storybook aesthetic, intricate ornamental borders, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.75CFG Scale3.8Steps28SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="11.-the-moonlit-garden">11. The Moonlit Garden</h3>Model: Flux 2Prompt: <code>a misty Victorian garden at midnight, dead trees with golden engraved leaves, iron fences casting long shadows, soft moonlight filtering through fog, a stone fountain with a gilded angel statue, melancholic and dreamy, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.60CFG Scale3.5Steps22SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h3 id="12.-the-clockwork-observatory">12. The Clockwork Observatory</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>interior of a brass-and-wood observatory with a giant engraved golden telescope pointed at a crescent moon, star charts scattered on a desk, gears and clockwork mechanisms visible, warm lantern light, sepia shadows with gilded highlights, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale3.8Steps25SamplerEuler<hr /><h2 id="vehicles-and-adventure-(3-examples)">⛵ VEHICLES &amp; ADVENTURE (3 Examples)</h2><h3 id="13.-the-galleon-of-stars-(sailing-ship)">13. The Galleon of Stars (Sailing Ship)</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a magnificent galleon with golden-etched sails and engraved celestial motifs on its hull, sailing through a sea of clouds under a starry night sky, the ship's lanterns casting warm golden light, rigging and ropes intricately cross-hatched, dramatic theatrical composition, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.75CFG Scale4.0Steps30SamplerEuler<hr /><h3 id="14.-the-airship-of-dreams">14. The Airship of Dreams</h3>Model: Flux 2Prompt: <code>a steam-powered airship with brass framework and engraved golden propellers, floating above a gothic Victorian city at dusk, fog rising, gas lamps glowing below, warm amber light, heroic adventure atmosphere, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.70CFG Scale3.6Steps22SamplerDPM++ 2M Karras<hr /><h3 id="15.-the-clockwork-locomotive">15. The Clockwork Locomotive</h3>Model: Flux DevPrompt: <code>a black steam locomotive with polished brass fittings and engraved golden panels, pulling into a Victorian station at midnight, steam billowing, rain-slicked cobblestones reflecting warm light, dramatic shadows, storybook illustration aesthetic, racket-gilt style</code>ParameterValueLoRA Weight0.75CFG Scale4.0Steps28SamplerEuler<hr /><h2 id="what-this-lora-excels-at">What This LoRA Excels At</h2>CategoryExamplesPortraitsQueens, poets, dancers, automatons, melancholic figuresAnimalsRabbits, cats, peacocks, ducks, enchanted creaturesEnvironmentsLibraries, gardens, observatories, Victorian streetsVehiclesGalleons, airships, steam locomotives, cloud-sailersObjectsMusic boxes, quills, hourglasses, astrolabes, pocket watchesAtmospheresMoonlit mystery, bittersweet melancholy, theatrical wonderMaterialsPolished brass, aged gold, black velvet, sepia parchment<hr /><h2 id="limitations-per-flux-model">Limitations per Flux Model</h2>ModelNoteFlux SchnellKeep prompts concise – trades detail for speedFlux 2May over-smooth cross-hatching; add "sharp engraved lines"Flux DevBest balance of detail and speed – recommended for most uses<hr /><h2 id="prompting-tips-do-this-avoid-this">Prompting Tips – Do This / Avoid This</h2>✅ Do This❌ Avoid ThatStart or end with <code>racket-gilt style</code>Forgetting the trigger wordSpecify materials: gold, velvet, brass, parchmentModern materials (plastic, neon, glass)Add atmosphere: moonlight, candlelight, fogContradictory instructions ("photorealistic engraved")Use subject + setting + emotionExtremely short prompts (need context for style)Mention textures: cross-hatched, engraved, embroideredFlat colours without shading descriptionInclude emotional tone: bittersweet, melancholic, wistfulOverloading with unrelated style keywords<hr /><h2 id="strong-keywords-for-flux">Strong Keywords for Flux</h2><code>engraved, gilded, ornamental, cross-hatched, storybook, whimsical, sepia-toned, cinematic, halftone, etched, luminous, shadowy, nostalgic, textured, dramatic, velvet, brass, parchment, embroidery, moonlight, candlelight, fog, Celtic, Victorian, fairy tale, bittersweet, vulnerability, theatrical, antique</code><hr /><h2 id="training-details-(reference)">Training Details (Reference)</h2>ElementDetailDataset45 high-quality images in Rackham/Nielsen gilded styleTrigger integration<code>racket-gilt style</code> in all captionsResolution1024×1024 (Flux native)Content coveragePortraits 30% / Animals 20% / Environments 25% / Scenes &amp; Details 25%<hr /><h2 id="quick-start-workflow-(flux-dev)">Quick Start Workflow (Flux Dev)</h2><span style="color:rgb(15, 17, 21);font-family:Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, &quot;Cascadia Mono&quot;, &quot;Ubuntu Mono&quot;, &quot;DejaVu Sans Mono&quot;, &quot;Liberation Mono&quot;, &quot;JetBrains Mono&quot;, &quot;Fira Code&quot;, Cousine, &quot;Roboto Mono&quot;, &quot;Courier New&quot;, Courier, sans-serif, system-ui;font-size:12px;line-height:18px">text<pre><code>Model: Flux Dev
LoRA: V67 Rackham-Gilt (weight 0.65)
CFG: 3.5 | Steps: 25 | Sampler: Euler

Prompt: a melancholic queen with golden crown, black and gold gown, holding a single rose, direct eye contact with bittersweet vulnerability, ornate engraved borders, racket-gilt style

Negative: nsfw, low quality, photograph, modern, flat colour, minimalist, 3D render</code></pre><hr /><h2 id="troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</h2>IssueSolutionNot enough engraved lineworkIncrease LoRA weight + add "intricate cross-hatching, engraved borders"Colours too warm / too coolSpecify "sepia-toned shadows with gilded highlights" or "cool moonlight"Modern elements appearStrengthen negative prompt with "modern, contemporary, plastic, minimalism"Figures lack emotionAdd "bittersweet vulnerability, melancholic expression, wistful gaze"Backgrounds too simpleAdd "ornate borders, intricate background, Kay Nielsen theatrical staging"Not enough gold / gildingAdd "gilded, golden highlights, luminous gold, foil effect"Flux Schnell loses detailKeep prompt concise (under 75 tokens) and use lower LoRA weight (0.5-0.6)Flux 2 over-smoothsAdd "sharp engraved lines, crisp cross-hatching, fine detail"<hr /><h2 id="credits-and-philosophy">Credits &amp; Philosophy</h2>"Every line tells a story. Every shadow holds a secret. Every gleam of gold is a whispered memory of a fairy tale never quite forgotten."<hr />Download now on Civitai and bring your storybook dreams to life. ⚜️📖

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