Breakdown: How to Create an Optimized and Realistic Crystal Material
22 July 2026 - Anastasia Gorban discussed the workflow behind the Crystal Realms project, detailing the material's structure step-by-step, like how to achieve the look of the inside of the crystal using layers, how to get the iridescence in some stones, and how to texture them, adding fine scratches.
Creating a Procedural Waterfalls Tool for the Game HAWKED
22 July 2026 - Serge Filin talked about the creation process behind the procedural waterfalls tool for HAWKED, explaining what the purpose of the project was and detailing how he solved the challenge of translating 2D concept art into a dynamic real-time material.
Take a Closer Look at the World of Forza Horizon 6
24 June 2026 - Artists at Playground Games shared their creations for the game.
How to Design a Vibrant Ladybug Material Using Substance 3D
22 June 2026 - Romain Lemaire spoke about the creation process behind the LadyBug material, explaining how he started the project, how he created the shape of the insect, and discussing how he used Substance 3D SDF to make the material.
This Houdini Foam Simulation It's Very Satisfying to Watch
19 June 2026 - It makes me want to touch it.
Grab This Collection of 99 Free Stylized PBR Materials
19 June 2026 - JulioVII's materials include concrete, metal panels, tiles, and more.
Learn How to Design Speculative Materials for Game Characters
02 June 2026 - Imara van der Wel shared a tutorial on creating speculative materials for far-future or alien creatures, explaining five fundamental steps, including how to take real textile properties as a reference to design something that can exist in a fictional world and make it believable.
Procedural Embroidery Material Created with Substance 3D Designer
26 May 2026 - Looks incredibly photorealistic.
Turquoise Space-Like Procedural Tiles Made with Substance 3D & UE5
25 May 2026 - Material Artist Max Eno shares his first experiment with procedural tile creation.
Check Out This Fascinating Glowing Mist 3D Material
14 May 2026 - See how you can recreate CMZW's work.
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