Blend Materials

Quixel Blend Materials

• Creation Process:

  • Select materials in Quixel Bridge
  • Limited to 3 material instances max
  • Create through Megascans blend material button
  • Generated in blend materials folder

• Layer Structure:

  • Base layer (bottom)
  • Middle layer
  • Top layer
  • Order of selection matters

• Setup Steps:

  1. Start with base layer only if having issues
  2. Add additional layers manually:
     • Populate albedo
     • ARD/ORD maps
     • Normal maps
  3. Save after each layer addition

• Required Maps for Each Layer:

  • Albedo (color)
  • ARD/ORD (ambient/roughness/displacement)
  • Normal map

• Testing/Application:

  • Use dense plane mesh for testing
    • Recommended: 128x128 subdivisions
    • 1000x1000 size
  • Apply material before painting
  • Use mesh paint mode for blending

• Troubleshooting:

  • If blend creation fails:
    • Try with fewer layers initially
    • Add layers manually
    • Reset default values if needed
  • Save frequently during setup

The system enables creation of blendable materials for detailed surface transitions and variations.