How do I make a curved arrow?

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I have a simple arrow like this:

I want to make it curved about the Z axis like this:

In this image it is a texture applied with transparent background to a plane. But I want to make it a 3D model and apply a special material.

I tried adding a curve modifier and ended up with this:

What is the best method to use?

Using the curve is ok. But you have to subdivide your mesh (mainly transversally to the curve) in order to allow it to follow the curve. — lemon, Commented Mar 16, 2017 at 14:31
blender.stackexchange.com/a/34616/2217 But like lemon said you need more geometry. The mesh can only bend on edges, and you only have one edge in the arrow. — David, Commented Mar 16, 2017 at 14:38

Richy · Accepted Answer · 2017-03-16 15:55:49Z

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As others have stated, I need to add more geometry to deform around the curve:

answered Mar 16, 2017 at 15:55

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