How to create incredible textures using Adobe Substance 3D, with Pablo Muñoz Gómez — Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials

Welcome to How To Create Incredible Textures Using Adobe Substance 3D, an 8-part series of videos full of tips and tricks for how to use ZBrush, Blender, and Adobe Substance 3D software to take your 3D renders to the next level. The series is hosted by Pablo Muñoz Gómez of ZBrushGuides.com and 3dConceptArtist.com, an expert character designer and 3D workflow educator.

The series will cover an entire texturing workflow, including custom ID maps, using height maps, working with custom materials, creating complex-looking materials with simple layers, creating stylized textures for callouts and illustrations, and the best way to export and render your final product.

Here’s what this series is going to cover:

• Part 1: Intro and Project Overview
• Part 2: Creating custom ID maps
• Part 3: Additional panels with height information and the path tool
• Part 4: Working with translucent materials
• Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials
• Part 6: Achieving complexity with simple layers
• Part 7: Stylized textures in Substance 3D Painter
• Part 8: Exploring textures and rendering in Blender

Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials

In Part 5, Pablo explains how to set up a basic, but powerful custom material using simple layer blending. The main tech focuses on combining two main surfaces, and then dialing in subtle wear and tear.

Here are a few things you’ll pick up in the fifth video:

• A fast way to blend multiple materials
• Using smart masks for surface variation
• Setting up reusable custom folders (smart materials)

Stay tuned: This is part 5 of an 8-part series! Make sure to subscribe to Wacom’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss any video in the series, or bookmark this blog. There will be a new tutorial posted each week!