DecalWear — Quick Start & Documentation

DecalWear is a non-destructive aging and weathering add-on for Blender, designed for decals, posters, stickers, labels, and signs.

Installation

1. Open Blender 4.5 LTS or newer (tested up to Blender 5.2).

2. Go to Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions.

3. Open the menu in the top-right corner and select Install from Disk.

4. Select the DecalWear ZIP file without extracting it.

5. Open the 3D Viewport sidebar (N) and select the DecalWear tab.

Quick Start

1. Click Sample Decals to choose from 40 included decals, or use Place with Mouse to import your own image.

2. Click on a surface to place your decal.

3. Choose one of the 16 built-in aging presets.

4. Adjust the weathering effects using the sliders.

5. Use New Variation to generate different wear patterns.

To apply weathering to an existing material, select the object and click Add Aging.

Main Features

• 16 built-in aging presets

• 40 ready-to-use sample decals

• Non-destructive aging and weathering

• Torn edges, peeling, dirt, scratches, cracks, rust, burns, and fading

• Paper textures, wrinkles, fibers, water stains, and glue effects

• Paint Mask for precise damage control

• Die-cut decal support

• Adhesive tape

• Custom presets and decal library

• Texture baking for game-ready assets

Texture Baking

Export Color + Alpha, Roughness, Normal, and Height maps at resolutions from 512 to 4096 pixels.

Compatibility

• Blender 4.5 LTS – 5.2 (tested)

• Cycles and EEVEE

• Windows (tested)

Full User Guide

A detailed 34-page PDF user guide is included with the product. It covers all effects, controls, presets, placement tools, texture baking, performance tips, and troubleshooting.

Support

For questions, bug reports, or assistance, please use the Superhive support system.