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📂 TextureAlchemy - Workflow Index

Complete list of example workflows with descriptions.

🚀 QUICK START WORKFLOWS

10_fastest_pbr_extraction.json ⚡

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: ~2 seconds
Purpose: Fastest way to extract PBR maps from a photo

What you get:

  • Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, AO
  • Lighting map

Nodes used:

  • Load Image
  • Marigold x2 (appearance + lighting)
  • PBR Extractor
  • PBR Saver
  • Preview

Perfect for: Quick material creation, learning the basics

🎨 ADVANCED TECHNIQUE WORKFLOWS

11_frequency_separation_workflow.json 🔬

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: ~1 second
Purpose: Professional texture editing - separate tone from detail

What it demonstrates:

  • Frequency Separation (the pro secret!)
  • Low frequency (tone/color) editing
  • High frequency (detail) editing
  • Recombining with adjustments

Nodes used:

  • Load Image
  • Frequency Separation
  • Frequency Recombine
  • Preview x4

Perfect for:

  • Professional texture retouching
  • Editing tone without affecting detail
  • Boosting or reducing detail independently
  • Skin/fabric texture work

Pro Tip: Edit low and high frequencies separately before recombining!

12_procedural_material_creation.json 🎲

Difficulty: Advanced
Time: ~3 seconds
Purpose: Create complete PBR materials from scratch (no photo needed!)

What it demonstrates:

  • Procedural noise generation
  • Pattern generation (brick)
  • Blending multiple layers
  • Scratch generation
  • Color ramp stylization
  • Normal map combination
  • Complete PBR assembly

Nodes used:

  • Procedural Noise Generator (FBM)
  • Pattern Generator (brick)
  • Blend Mode Utility x2
  • Scratches Generator
  • Color Ramp
  • Height to Normal
  • Normal Map Combiner
  • Edge Wear Mask Generator
  • PBR Combiner
  • PBR Saver

Perfect for:

  • Creating materials without photos
  • Stylized/game materials
  • Learning procedural techniques
  • Experimental art

What you'll learn:

  • Layering techniques
  • Procedural generation
  • Blend mode usage
  • PBR assembly from components

📦 SPECIALIZED WORKFLOWS

13_material_mixing_blending.json 🎭

Coming soon!
Purpose: Blend two different materials together with masks

Features:

  • Multi-texture blending
  • Layer masks
  • Blend modes (24 options!)
  • Material Mixer node

Use case: Mix brick + moss for aged walls

14_advanced_materials_sss_anisotropy.json ✨

Coming soon!
Purpose: Create advanced material types

Features:

  • SSS map generation (skin, wax)
  • Anisotropy maps (brushed metal, hair)
  • Translucency maps (leaves)
  • Emission masks (glowing elements)

Use case: Organic materials, metals, special effects

15_mask_generation_weathering.json 🎭

Coming soon!
Purpose: Generate masks for weathering and effects

Features:

  • Edge Wear Mask Generator
  • Dirt/Grime Mask Generator
  • Gradient Mask Generator
  • Color Selection Mask

Use case: Realistic weathering, selective editing

16_texture_analysis_qa.json 📊

Coming soon!
Purpose: Analyze and validate textures

Features:

  • Texture Analyzer (stats + seamless check!)
  • UV Checker Generator
  • Edge Detection
  • Quality metrics

Use case: QA workflows, debugging

🧪 TEST & LEARNING WORKFLOWS

17_blend_modes_comparison.json 🎨

Coming soon!
Purpose: Compare all 24 blend modes side-by-side

Perfect for: Learning which blend mode to use when

18_noise_types_showcase.json 🌊

Coming soon!
Purpose: See all 6 noise types and pattern types

Features:

  • Perlin, FBM, Turbulence, Voronoi, Cellular, White noise
  • All 7 pattern types
  • Side-by-side comparison

Perfect for: Understanding procedural generation

19_detail_control_showcase.json 🔍

Coming soon!
Purpose: Demonstrate all detail control nodes

Features:

  • Frequency Separation
  • Clarity Enhancer
  • Smart Blur
  • Micro Detail Overlay
  • Before/after comparisons

Perfect for: Learning professional detail control

20_color_grading_showcase.json 🌈

Coming soon!
Purpose: Master color adjustment tools

Features:

  • Levels Adjustment
  • Auto Contrast
  • Temperature & Tint
  • Color Match/Transfer
  • HSV Adjuster

Perfect for: Color grading mastery

📋 WORKFLOW DIFFICULTY GUIDE

Level Nodes Time Description
Beginner 3-6 <5s Basic extraction, simple processing
Intermediate 7-12 5-15s Advanced techniques, multi-step
Advanced 13+ 15s+ Complex pipelines, procedural
Expert 20+ 30s+ Production workflows, full automation

🎯 WHICH WORKFLOW SHOULD I USE?

I want to...

→ Extract PBR from a photo quickly
Use: 10_fastest_pbr_extraction.json

→ Learn professional editing techniques
Use: 11_frequency_separation_workflow.json

→ Create materials without photos
Use: 12_procedural_material_creation.json

→ Blend two materials together
Use: 13_material_mixing_blending.json (coming soon)

→ Add realistic weathering
Use: 15_mask_generation_weathering.json (coming soon)

→ Create organic/special materials
Use: 14_advanced_materials_sss_anisotropy.json (coming soon)

→ Check texture quality
Use: 16_texture_analysis_qa.json (coming soon)

→ Learn blend modes
Use: 17_blend_modes_comparison.json (coming soon)

→ Understand procedural noise
Use: 18_noise_types_showcase.json (coming soon)

→ Master detail control
Use: 19_detail_control_showcase.json (coming soon)

→ Learn color grading
Use: 20_color_grading_showcase.json (coming soon)

📝 HOW TO USE THESE WORKFLOWS

  1. Load the JSON file

    • In ComfyUI: Menu → Load → Browse to examples/ folder
    • Select the workflow JSON file

  2. Replace the input image

    • Click on "Load Image" node
    • Choose your texture photo

  3. Adjust parameters

    • Modify values to suit your texture
    • Hover over parameters for tooltips

  4. Queue Prompt

    • Click "Queue Prompt" to run
    • Watch the magic happen!

  5. Check outputs

    • Preview nodes show results
    • Saved files appear in output folder

💡 WORKFLOW TIPS

Performance:

  • Start with lower resolution for testing
  • Use Preview nodes to check intermediate steps
  • GPU nodes are faster (most nodes)

Organization:

  • Use Notes to document your workflows
  • Group related nodes together
  • Name nodes clearly

Learning:

  • Start with simpler workflows
  • Work up to complex ones
  • Experiment with parameters!

Troubleshooting:

  • Check console for errors
  • Verify input image formats
  • Ensure all connections are correct

🔄 UPDATING WORKFLOWS

These workflows are designed for TextureAlchemy v3.0.

If nodes are missing:

  1. Make sure you've restarted ComfyUI
  2. Check that all new .py files are loaded
  3. Look in "Texture Alchemist" category

📦 WORKFLOW PACKS

Beginner Pack: (Ready!)

  • 10_fastest_pbr_extraction.json ✅

Pro Pack: (Ready!)

  • 11_frequency_separation_workflow.json ✅
  • 12_procedural_material_creation.json ✅

Complete Pack: (In Progress)

  • All 20 workflows
  • Covers every technique
  • Full documentation

🎊 MORE WORKFLOWS COMING SOON!

Stay tuned for:

  • Game asset creation workflows
  • Film/VFX workflows
  • Stylized art workflows
  • Batch processing workflows
  • And more!

Happy texture creating! 🚀✨

For questions or custom workflow requests, check the main README.md!

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