Well, in last few weeks I am doing different textures for my 3D modelling. Last night I came out with this one. I have only one problem. Does this look like sand at all? C&C please...
(http://www.hot.ee/eeroranik/sand.png)
looks like some kinda carpet to me, if put on a 3d object, it may look like sand
Try making it a bit lighter.
it does look like sandpaper ;D
It looks like damp (wet) sand to me...
It will look like sand, once you've altered the colour and brightness. I'd suggest getting a photo reference for that. And don't forget the effect of lighting in your scene.
Raise the brightness, and lower the saturation, and it should look more like sand.