Step 1: Select Your Boot Template
Open the Pocket Styler Studio and choose the Shoes category.
Select a boot template. Ankle boots or tall boots provide more surface area for the sequin effect to be visible.
Set your Foundation Color. A dark base (like black or deep navy) provides the best contrast for bright sequins.
Step 2: Apply the Sequin Base Fabric
Go to the Fabric tab and select the “Sequin” attribute.
Adjust the Texture Opacity and Scale to ensure the individual sequin pieces are visible rather than looking like a flat color.
Pro Tip: If the default texture looks too flat, use the Copy as Brush feature to layer a secondary pattern on top for more depth.
Step 3: Layer Your Sequin Brushes
To create a realistic sparkle, use a three-brush layering technique:
Brush 1 (Contrast): Select the sequin brush preset at a small size (around 4). Choose a color slightly darker than your base. Increase the scatter and paint it on non-uniformly to create depth.
Brush 2 (Mid-tone): Use a mid-range color close to your main boot color. Apply this layer across the surface, ensuring the dots aren’t too clustered.
Brush 3 (Sparkle): Select the star/sparkle brush in white or a very light metallic. Set the size to 5 and increase spacing to nearly 100%. Apply these sparsely, specifically where light would naturally hit (the toe and calf area).
Step 4: Add Realistic Shading and Glare
Boots can look 2D if they aren’t shaded correctly.
Create a Shadow Layer and reduce its opacity to approximately 30%.
Use a fuzzy brush with a low flow setting to trace the natural curves of the boot, such as the ankle folds and the underside of the heel.
Enhance the Glare Layer by manually painting bright highlights on the “ridges” of the boot using a soft white brush.
Step 5: Final Review
Zoom out to the 100% view to see how the boots will appear in the game store. This is crucial for checking if the sequins look like a cohesive texture or just random dots.
If the highlights are too harsh, use the Eraser tool at low opacity to blend them.
Save and Publish your design.
