Progress! Thank You. Switched the padding value to (16) like you said and switched out the duplicate UV layers. There is some errors still in my model, but with room for improvement and a little can DO attitude + your help I have officially created my first 3D model after almost a year and some change. To finally bless some 3D models with my ART using Clip EX was my primary motivation. So with a Shout Out! to Carlosan and ME! for not giving up. For making a decision and sticking to it... YOU Rock in rock n roll.