transluscent objects create artifacts

[grant_PD]

I've asked this before, but does anyone else have issues creating backlit objects? I use these all the time, and tend to get artifacts all over the surface when hitting it with front and backlight. Doesn't really matter what the rendering settings are either.

[Kaare Baekgaard]

Do you apply translucency to objects, that have thickness? I believe it needs to have that.

For simple backlit graphic surface effect, I use 'Constant'.

I use translucency often for fake fake etched glass effect on lamps. I seem to spend hours to get that particular effect right, but other than that, I have no issue with translucency.

[grant_PD]

I've tried no thickness, and various degrees of thickness. Always with the same result. And I agree, it takes a LONG time to deal with transluscent objects.

[Dave Donley]

Hello grant_PD:

Turn off cast shadows for textures that use translucency, otherwise if you have multiple surfaces the first will shadow the second.

Please send me the file if you can.