The 'custom' folder is totally optional but it helps organize your models.

Let me explain what each of these are for. You should see a folder named 'custom' and the 'carrot_on_a_stick.json' file. Navigate inside the resource pack and go into: assets > minecraft > models > item. If you don't know how to create one, here's an empty template with all the things you will need for this tutorial (except the model) The next step is to create a resource pack to put our model in. This is your model which you will use in your resource pack. Once you have created a model and exported it, you should have a. If you're not familiar with how any of these tools work, I suggest you look it up online as it takes very little time and there are plenty of good tutorials on youtube. Once you install your modeling software, its time to create a model.

Cubic Studio - $22.48 USD at the time of writing - for experienced users.

MrCrayfish's model creator - free and also really easy to use.

BlockBench - free and easy to use (the one I use).

There are plenty of modeling tools out there for Minecraft but I will point out some of my favorites.

What software should I use to create 3D models? 3D models are actual models made in 3D modeling software. 2D models are basically just regular textures (.png files) which are used by the game by default (example: diamond_sword.png). json files are stored inside the game itself but can be overridden by a resource pack (which we will be doing in this tutorial). json file which contains information about the textures and models of the items and when it should use them.

Disclaimer: this is not a modeling tutorialĮvery item in the game has its own corresponding.

More player models 1.14.2