We are happy to announce the work on integrating the Rust support in 3DCoat Modding Tool has been finalized!
Download the 10-day demo for free to test it or buy the release version of 3DCoat Modding Tool to start creating your own skins of Rust's in-game items now.
Just the same way it already works with CS:GO, in case of Rust we have simplified the skin creation experience for you as much as possible. We have automated the importing of in-game models with all the related parts, layers and textures into the 3DCoat editor, assembling a proper scene - so all you need to do is just design a skin and press the export button to get it properly packed and ready for Steam Workshop.
We have pre-composed the scenes with models and textures from the game.

Normally you would download it all from Rust UI, combine the model and textures manually. But with our Modding Tool you get the ready scenes with all the textures applied to the model. That allows you to start modding easily without any hassle and manual pre-composing.
Therefore, all you need to do is just the creative part. So, enjoy and feel free to share your experience with 3DCoat Modding Tool!