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Rust Workshop Skin Submission Guide 2026: Create & Sell Your Designs
The Rust Steam Workshop allows community artists to submit skin designs for potential inclusion in the game. If accepted, creators earn a share of sales. Here’s how to create and submit your own Rust skins.
Workshop Basics
- Anyone can submit – No prior experience required
- Facepunch reviews – They select skins for the game
- Revenue share – Creators earn from sales
- Community voting – Helps visibility but doesn’t guarantee acceptance
Revenue Split
Accepted Workshop creators receive approximately 25% of net revenue from their skin sales. Successful skins can generate significant ongoing income!
Accepted Workshop creators receive approximately 25% of net revenue from their skin sales. Successful skins can generate significant ongoing income!
Commencer
Outils Needed
- Image editing software – Photoshop, GIMP, or similar
- Rust item templates – Available on Workshop
- Steam account – For submission
- Rust ownership – Must own the game
Supported Items
Items you can create skins for:
- Armes (AK, LR-300, MP5, etc.)
- Vêtements and armor
- Outils (pickaxe, hatchet)
- Deployables (sleeping bags, doors)
- Building pieces (with DLC system)
Design Guidelines
What Facepunch Looks For
- Qualité artwork – High resolution, clean edges
- Original designs – No copyrighted content
- Theme fit – Matches Rust’s aesthetic
- Visibility – Looks good in-game
Commun Rejection Reasons
- Droits d'auteur infringement
- Low resolution/quality
- Inappropriate content
- Pauvre UV mapping
- Doesn’t fit game style
Browse Workshop Skins
See what successful Workshop skins look like in our marketplace.
Submission Process
- Create your design using item templates
- Export in correct format (usually PNG)
- Upload to Workshop via Rust’s submission tool
- Ajouter preview images – Multiple angles
- Write description – Explain your concept
- Tag appropriately – Help categorization
- Promote – Share on social media
Tips for Acceptance
Success Strategies
- Study accepted skins – Learn what works
- Follow trends – But maintain originality
- Get feedback – Share WIPs in community
- Iterate – Improve based on comments
- Be patient – Review process takes time
- Submit multiple – More chances for acceptance
After Acceptance
When your skin is selected:
- Facepunch contacts you
- Sign contributor agreement
- Skin enters game rotation
- Receive revenue share monthly
- Monitor sales and feedback