Create Dust Particle Materials

Dust particles are a simple way to add impactful visual elements to your project. In this section, you’ll learn how to use an image to create a floating particle effect, then once the material is ready, to create a system from an emitter template that will serve as the basis for your dust effect.

Create the Dust Particle Material

Begin by creating a custom image for your dust material, you can import a texture image file or use the image provided below to create your dust material.

1. Create a folder in the Content Browser called Materials, then double-click the folder to open it.
2. Right-click inside the Content Browser and select Material from the dropdown menu.
3. Name the material Dust_Mat.