{"id":820064,"date":"2025-06-10T10:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=820064"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:43:16","slug":"substance-3d-textures-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-5\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create incredible textures using Adobe Substance 3D, with Pablo Mu\u00f1oz G\u00f3mez &#8212; Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to <strong>How To Create Incredible Textures Using Adobe Substance 3D<\/strong>, 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 <strong>Pablo Mu\u00f1oz G\u00f3mez<\/strong> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zbrushguides.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZBrushGuides.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/3dconceptartist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3dConceptArtist.com<\/a>, an expert character designer and 3D workflow educator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here's what this series is going to cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 1: Intro and Project Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 2: Creating custom ID maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-3\/\">Part 3: Additional panels with height information and t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">h<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-3\/\">e path tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Part 4: Working with translucent materials<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/substance-3d-textures-part-5\">Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 6: Achieving complexity with simple layers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 7: Stylized textures in Substance 3D Painter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 8: Exploring textures and rendering in Blender<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to create incredible textures using Adobe Substance 3D, Part 5: Easy Layer Blending Techniques\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tpsPs2ZR7KQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part 5: A simple setup for custom materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are a few things you\u2019ll pick up in the fifth video:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fast way to blend multiple materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using smart masks for surface variation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up reusable custom folders (smart materials)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay tuned: This is part 5 of an 8-part series! <\/strong>Make sure to subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/wacom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom's YouTube channel<\/a> so you don't miss any video in the series, or bookmark this blog. There will be a new tutorial posted each week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/10\/PabloMunozGomez_Headshot-Edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-817617\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/10\/PabloMunozGomez_Headshot-Edited.jpg 500w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/10\/PabloMunozGomez_Headshot-Edited-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the host<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pablo Mu\u00f1oz G\u00f3mez<\/strong> is a concept and character artist based in Melbourne, Australia. He runs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zbrushguides.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZBrushGuides.com<\/a> and teaches online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dconceptartist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3DConceptArtist.com<\/a>. A long-time Wacom user, 3D sculptor, and creative educator, he's the perfect person to give in-depth insight into the best workflows with ZBrush, Blender, and all of the latest tools in Adobe Substance 3D as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To follow Pablo's work or to learn more, check out his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artstation.com\/pablander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Artstation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/pablomunozgomez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Pablander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/pablander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pablander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/pablander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitch<\/a>, or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zbrushguides.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZBrushGuides.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dconceptartist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3DConceptArtist.com<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/A35DmkWCPE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his Discord channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to create custom materials in ZBrush, Blender, and Substance 3D Painter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":820067,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2438,2338,2333],"tags":[5500],"class_list":["post-820064","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d","category-how-to","category-partners","tag-pablo-munoz-gomez"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/820064","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=820064"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/820064\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/820067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=820064"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=820064"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=820064"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}