Nail an Object to the Wall

Hey there! So you want to create a cool picture of something nailed to a wall? Awesome! I’ve got a super easy way to do it. I’m going to share two versions of a prompt that will let you stick literally anything to a wooden wall with a big, realistic nail.

Prompt 1:

Create a hyper-realistic and stylish poster in a [x:y] aspect ratio. The subject is a [object] that has been nailed to a pristine white wall. The main action is a single nail driven directly into the object, with a network of fine cracks radiating dramatically from the precise point of impact. The shot is composed an eye-level angle, focusing on the detail of the impact. The scene is illuminated by soft, natural, and diffused lighting that creates subtle shadows and highlights the texture of the cracks and the object's surface. The background is a minimalistic, bright white wall to emphasize the subject. Employ a natural color palette that draws attention to the object, with a stylistic emphasis on hyper-detailed textures, sharp focus, and a clean, modern aesthetic.

Prompt 2:

Ultra-realistic photographic still life of a [object] nailed to a pristine, pure white wall with a single polished metal nail. The nail is driven perfectly through the center of the object, creating subtle material stress, cracks, and deformation at the puncture point. The scene is flooded with an abundance of bright, soft, and natural light from a large window just outside the frame to the top-left. This creates very soft, diffused, and faint shadows falling downwards to the right, emphasizing the object's form without harshness. The wall is perfectly smooth and clean, with no visible texture. The focus is razor-sharp on the nail head and the precise point of impact, highlighting every tiny detail. The overall mood is clean, minimalist, and serene, evoking a strong sense of texture, weight, and tangible authenticity. Style: Hyper-detailed photography. Aspect ratio: [x:y]

Step 1: Pick Your Favorite AI Tool

The best part? You can create this effect for free! You have a few great options:

I’ll be using ChatGPT to bring this idea to life.

Step 2: Use My Prompt

Ready for the magic words? Here are two versions.. Just copy the one you like.

Step 3: Replace the Words in Brackets

This is where you make it your own! Take the prompt you copied and change the parts inside the brackets [ ].
[x:y] → aspect ratio (e.g., 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, etc.)
[object] → the thing you want to nail (e.g., smartphone, banana, socks, etc.)