Frozen Material Experiments

Experiments trying to create an stylized freezing FX in Unreal Engine. When I saw, I made an "Icebear"! :P

I wanna say thank you to my friend Cristiano Silva, who helped me with informations and tips to create this effect. Thank you so much, bro!
Chris Silva (technical artist): https://www.artstation.com/chrisilva

Steps

Fully frozen

Using a "magical" dissolve.

Earlier experiments, still without the dissolve FX.

Apllying the dissolve FX on the ice material

All the bases of the effect done.