Question about Icons

[seriousCoolness]

How do I make an icon for a tool? I can't seem to do it by simply naming the .png to the item, so how is it done? Do I need a model to put inside the models/items folder? Does it work like regular minecraft item models? There doesn't seem to be much documentation for this besides the whole "haha just put the item image in the icons folder and have it be named the same as the unlocalised name"

[tterrag1098]

The documentation has not yet been updated for MC 1.8+.

Due to the 1.8 changes, you must provide models and blockstate files for your blocks and items. They work the same way as the textures used to work, naming wise.

[jwalty]

Is there anywhere you'd recommend learning about models and blockstate files without getting too in-depth? As somebody who doesn't know much at all about coding your simple breakdown documentation was a lifesaver, and now I'm kind of lost without it, lol. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated, thanks for the awesome mod.

[TimothyWiggins127]

I've created a model file and placed it in what I assume is the correct location(models folder in customthings config), yet my item shows up as a giant textureless block, meaning the model isn't loading properly. Could we get some info on the specifics of defining models for our items? Thanks.