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Armor Studio

Draw, paint, and fully customize your Armor and Shields in real-time with an interactive in-game 3D Studio

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Quick answer

Which Armor Studio release should I use?

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Latest stable file paintarmor-1.0.5.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Armor Studio paintarmor-1.0.5.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Armor Studio required on the client, server, or both?

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Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Armor Studio paintarmor-1.0.5.jar need?

paintarmor-1.0.5.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

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Built for Armor Studio paintarmor-1.0.5.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use paintarmor-1.0.5.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside paintarmor-1.0.5.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Armor Studio add?

🎨 paint armor — Custom Armor & Shield Studio

**Paint Armor** allows you to draw, paint, and fully customize your Armor (Helmets, Chestplates, Leggings, Boots) and Shields directly in Minecraft with a powerful built-in **3D Painting Studio**!

Show off your unique designs to your friends on multiplayer servers! ⚔️✨


🌟 Key Features

  • 🖌️ **In-Game Painting Studio:** Open the studio anytime by using the **Empty Canvas** item on your armor or shield.
  • 🔄 **Real-Time 3D Rotating Preview:** Watch your armor update live on a rotatable 3D character model as you place pixels.
  • 📐 **Face-by-Face Precision:** Easily select specific faces (*Front, Back, Sides, Top, Waist, Legs, Boots*) for pixel-perfect artwork.
  • 🎨 **Unlimited Colors:**
  • 16 Standard Minecraft Dye colors
  • Full **RGB & Alpha sliders** with Hex (#RRGGBB) code support.
  • 🛠️ **Full Toolset:** Pencil, Brush (Size 1–3), Eraser, Paint Bucket (Flood Fill), and Color Picker (Eyedropper).
  • ↩️ **Undo & Redo:** Full history tracking (Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y).
  • 📋 **Copy & Paste:** Copy designs across parts effortlessly.
  • 💾 **Import & Export (.paint):** Save your favorite designs to .paint files and share them with the community!
  • 🌐 **Multiplayer Compatible:** Custom painted gear is automatically synchronized and visible to all players on servers!
  • 🌍 **Bilingual UI:** Instant one-click switch between **English** and **Turkish**.

📦 How to Use

  1. Craft an **Empty Canvas** using:
  • 4x Paper
  • 1x Dye (Any color)
  • 3x Sticks
  1. **Right-click** with the Empty Canvas to open the Painting Studio.
  2. Select your gear piece and face, draw your masterpiece, and click **Save & Apply**!


⚠️ Disclaimer

*This mod provides creative freedom. Players are responsible for their own custom designs created in multiplayer.*


*Built with ❤️ for Minecraft Forge 1.20.1*

Admin / Moderation commands

  • /paint clear <player>
  • /paint clear <player> <helmet|chestplate|leggings|boots|shield>
  • /paint ban <player>
  • /paint unban <player>
  • /paint listbanned
  • /paint reload

Project description from CurseForge.

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