# Create Vibrant Glossy Materials using Matcaps - Materials & Shading That Look Good - Spline Academy (https://spline.design/academy/tutorials/create-vibrant-glossy-materials-using-matcaps)

> In this tutorial, we'll show you the easiest way to create glossy textures in Spline✨

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# Create Vibrant Glossy Materials using Matcaps

Lesson 8 of 12Spline 3DBeginner8 min

In this tutorial, we'll show you the easiest way to create glossy textures in Spline✨

We'll explore the use of matcaps, blend modes, and material assets.

You'll learn how to create a jelly texture and get tips for combining different blending modes to achieve a vibrant mix of colors. We'll also highlight the use of rainbow and fresnel layers, demonstrate how to copy materials, and guide you through accessing the material library.

Try out our How to Create an Iridescent Material Effect tutorial here: <https://youtu.be/i0YGxdn990Y?si=ZOP-%5FctV5AyHh8on>

- 00:00 - Intro
- 00:35 - What are Matcaps
- 00:58 - Creating Glossy Effects with Matcaps and Blend Modes
- 02:24 - Creating a Jelly Texture and Tips for Textures
- 04:18 - Utilizing Rainbow and Fresnel Layers, Material Assets, and Material Library

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## Related resources

- [Jelly MaterialTemplate](https://app.spline.design/academy/tutorials/create-vibrant-glossy-materials-using-matcaps?redirect-duplicate-template-uuid=ef0eb646-8249-45fe-91b0-0b86ee90cea4&is-2d-file=false)
- [Material, Color, and Image AssetsDocument](https://docs.spline.design/materials-shading/material-color-and-image-assets)
- [Matcap LayerDocument](https://docs.spline.design/materials-shading/matcap-layer)
- [Glass LayerDocument](https://docs.spline.design/materials-shading/glass-layer)

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