Screenshot 1 of 1. MinecraftHub-generated cover art for Make Your Own Shaders: a floating lakeside block island, under a day sky
What Make Your Own Shaders works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Loaders | Iris |
| Minecraft versions | 1.19, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2 |
Make Your Own Shaders is a tutorial series for learning to write shaders on Iris, not a finished look to switch on and forget. Each release has its own YouTube video that walks you through it. It is Java only, needs to be installed on the player's own machine, and is tagged potato, low, shadows and vanilla-like on Modrinth.
Shader loaders and versions
- Iris: Minecraft 1.19 to 26.2.
How the series teaches
Every release has its own video that walks through the files in it. The goal is to let you play with values and see the result, instead of pasting code you cannot explain. Each video is linked in the changelog of its release. The files for every episode are also free on Patreon, and they are posted here for anyone who has trouble reaching Patreon.
Episodes linked on the page
- Episode 1 has a video linked on the creator's page.
- Episode 2 has a video linked on the creator's page.
- Episode 3 has a video linked on the creator's page.
- Further episodes continue in the creator's YouTube playlist.
Getting set up
- 1.Install Iris by following the shader install guide.
- 2.Put the episode's .zip in your shaderpacks folder.
- 3.Select it under Video Settings > Shader Packs.
- 4.Watch the matching video and follow along in the files.
How to make shaders, basics (episode 1)
Questions about Make Your Own Shaders.
4 questions
Is Make Your Own Shaders a finished shader pack?
No. It is a tutorial series. Each release has a YouTube video that walks you through everything, and the aim is to let you play around and be creative. Treat it as study material rather than a ready-made visual overhaul.
How do I install Make Your Own Shaders?
Install Iris, place the episode's .zip in the shaderpacks folder, then pick it under Video Settings > Shader Packs. After that, open the video for that episode and follow along with the files as the creator explains them.
Does Make Your Own Shaders work on Bedrock?
No. It is listed for Java Edition and builds for Iris, which is a Java mod. Bedrock cannot run Iris, so the shader files and the lessons built around them only apply to Java players.
Where can I get the files if I cannot use Patreon?
The creator posts the files for each episode on Modrinth for anyone who has trouble reaching Patreon. The same files are free on Patreon, and each release's changelog links its video.
