Advice on modelling thin objects (leaf, petal, grass, etc)

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Hey there. What is the best way to go about modelling a thin object like a leaf or a flower petal?

Should it be a 2D planar object? Problem here is that any textures would show on both sides of the face which is, in most cases, not what you want.

Should it be a (very thin) 3D object?) This is a pain to rig (or maybe I am not doing it right?).

I’d like to hear your thoughts and suggestions :eyebrowlift:

Thanks! :RocknRoll:

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make a starfish looking model then deform into a leaf using properties?