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Easy Shaders

by weybec·Rendering

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Why we like it

Easy Shaders earns its spot in the superhive library by focusing on one thing: simplifying the shading workflow in Blender. Its edge wear effect spans both EEVEE and Cycles, though the two engines calculate it differently, and your model needs to be unwrapped before shaders behave as expected.

What is Easy Shaders?

Easy Shaders is an addon for Blender, built by weybec, that simplifies the shading workflow. It runs on Blender 4.1 and 4.0 and is distributed under the GPL license, with more than 90 sales recorded.

One part of the addon is an edge wear effect. It works in both EEVEE and Cycles, though the two produce different results: EEVEE relies on ambient occlusion while Cycles uses bevel for its calculations. To get the effect working in EEVEE, ambient occlusion needs to be turned on. Your model also needs to be unwrapped for everything to work correctly.

Documentation is included, and an installation guide is available on the developer's page. A demo video is also available. Easy Shaders is listed in the superhive library.

Who is Easy Shaders best for?

Easy Shaders is best for blender artists working in EEVEE or Cycles who want a simpler shading workflow.

How much does Easy Shaders cost?

Easy Shaders is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Simplifies the shading workflow in Blender
  • Edge wear effect that works in both EEVEE and Cycles
  • Produces different results per engine: ambient occlusion in EEVEE, bevel in Cycles
  • Included documentation
  • Installation guide available on the developer's page
  • Compatible with Blender 4.1 and 4.0

Tags

#shaders#shading workflow#materials#edge wear#EEVEE#Cycles#Blender

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Easy Shaders support?

Easy Shaders supports Blender 4.1 and 4.0, and it's distributed under the GPL license. If you're on one of those versions, the addon fits directly into your Blender setup. For newer Blender releases, check the developer's page to confirm current compatibility before installing, since only 4.1 and 4.0 are listed here. Documentation ships with the addon, and an installation guide is available on the developer's page to help you get set up.

Does the Easy Shaders edge wear effect work in both EEVEE and Cycles?

Easy Shaders includes an edge wear effect that works in both EEVEE and Cycles, but the two render engines produce different results. EEVEE calculates the effect using ambient occlusion, so you'll need to turn ambient occlusion on for it to work. Cycles uses bevel for its calculations instead. Because of this difference, the same edge wear can look different depending on which engine you're rendering with. Your model also needs to be unwrapped for the effect to work as expected.

Does my model need to be unwrapped to use Easy Shaders?

Easy Shaders requires your model to be unwrapped for everything to work properly. Before applying shaders, make sure the mesh has a proper UV unwrap in place, otherwise results may not come out as intended. This is a prerequisite called out for the addon, so it's worth checking your UVs first. If you're using the edge wear effect in EEVEE, you'll also need ambient occlusion turned on, and in Cycles the effect is calculated using bevel.

Is Easy Shaders free to use?

Easy Shaders is listed here as free and is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before you rely on it for a project. The addon has recorded more than 90 sales and was published around two years ago. Documentation is included with it, and an installation guide is available on the developer's page to walk you through setup.

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