About the sash tag
sash is an accessory tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 139,180 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 1,791. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws sash
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing sash in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
1girl, solo, sash, best quality, masterpiecewlop, 1girl, sashThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
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A large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the body, usually either draped diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, or wrapped horizontally around the waist.
The waist sash may be worn as daily attire, but the shoulder sash is typically worn on ceremonial occasions only. Ceremonial sashes may also be seen in a V-shaped format, draping from both shoulders to the stomach like a large necklace.
An obi is considered a type of sash that wraps around the waist.
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FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize sash?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from sash.
How do I write sash in a prompt?
Write "sash" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.