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The Axe Model - A Foundation for Substance Painter Mastery Learning a new software can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable chunks is key to success. In this tutorial, we'll explore the fundamental concepts of Substance Painter through the creation of a simple axe model. Understanding the Basics ------------------------ Before diving in, let's cover some essential terminology: * **Model**: The three-dimensional representation of our object. * **Texture**: A two-dimensional image that provides visual details to the model. * **Material**: A combination of textures and other properties that define how light interacts with the model. Creating a Simple Axe Model ----------------------------- 1. Launch Substance Painter and create a new project by selecting "File" > "New Project" from the menu bar. 2. In the project settings, set the resolution to 1024x1024 pixels and select "Metallic" as the material type. 3. Name your project and click "Create." 4. In the main workspace, you'll see a grid representing our model. Click on the "Plane" tool in the toolbar and draw a rectangle with the mouse. This will be the base of our axe. Designing the Axe Head ------------------------- 1. Select the "Poly Build" tool from the toolbar and draw a circle around the center of the rectangle. 2. In the properties panel, increase the radius to create a larger circle that represents the axe head. 3. Use the "Extrude" tool to give our axe head some depth by clicking on the sides and dragging them upwards. Shaping the Axe Handle ------------------------- 1. Select the "Bevel" tool from the toolbar and draw a bevel along the edges of the axe handle. 2. In the properties panel, adjust the bevel settings to create a smooth curve. 3. Use the "Loft" tool to add some shape to the axe handle by drawing a curve along its length. Adding Texture Details ------------------------ 1. Select the "Stitch Seams" tool from the toolbar and stitch any seams on our model. 2. In the properties panel, adjust the texture settings to create a metallic look for our axe. 3. Use the "Painting" tool to add some texture details to our axe by drawing patterns or scratches. Material Settings ------------------- 1. Select the "Material Editor" from the toolbar and open the default material preset. 2. In the properties panel, adjust the material settings to create a metallic look for our axe. 3. Use the "Layer Mask" tool to add some texture details to our axe by drawing patterns or scratches. Conclusion ---------- Congratulations! You've created a simple axe model in Substance Painter using just a few basic tools and techniques. This is just the beginning of your Substance Painter journey, but with practice and patience, you'll be creating stunning 3D models in no time.