[ Illustrious ] Braces Close-Up LoRA

Braces Close-Up LoRA ( Experimental ) – Close-Up Shine & Realistic EdgeThis LoRA was designed to capture the intricate look of orthodontic braces with a sharp focus on detail. Built for close-ups and extreme close-ups, it brings out the subtle textures, highlights, and metallic glint of braces without falling into the heavy “metal mouth” effect. Perfect for portraits that highlight the teeth and smile, this LoRA balances realism with style, giving braces a clean, photo-ready finish.

Whether you’re aiming for dental-themed art, editorial experiments, or simply want to add striking details to character portraits, this LoRA provides a polished way to integrate braces into your generations.

Recommended strength: 1.0

• This LoRA works best for close-ups and extreme close-ups

• Can work with cowboy shots, but less detail carries through.

• Trained primarily on female faces

• Emphasis: detail over descriptive accuracy. 

• Does not handle specific color prompts consistently — strongest with standard metal braces

Usage Tips:

• Works best with close-ups

• Activate with: brkarc_ill

• Tagging structure: 

  • For BEST outcome: brkarc_ill, braces, open mouth, smile, mouth focus, head out of frame,

  • For MOUTH PULL: brkarc_ill, braces, open mouth, mouth pull, mouth focus, tongue out, head out of frame,

• I was experimenting with rubber bands so if your getting weird rubber bands or metal vertically try adding b-mod to negative

This was trained as an experiment to create a “better braces” LoRA, and the results are already showing promise. It may not blend seamlessly with all other LoRAs yet, but it works as a standalone detail tool.

Feel free to use it however you like — credit is appreciated but not required. If you create something interesting, I’d love to see what you make!

This LoRA is still experimental and very much a work-in-progress, so feedback and suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

Tag suggestions:

braces, close up, extreme close up, portrait, from above, smile, mouth focus, mouth pull, open mouth, tongue, tongue out, head out of frame,