How to use Minecraft Improved shading skin ?

Learn how to download and apply the Improved shading skin for Minecraft on PC (Java Edition) or Pocket Edition (PE).
PC (Java Edition):

1. Go to the Minecraft website and login to your account.
2. Click the “Minecraft Java Edition” dropdown menu and select “change skin”.
3. On the next page, click “select file” and upload the Improved shading skin file.

1. Open the game app and press the “dressing room” button on the main menu screen.
2. Press “Edit Character” -> “owned skins” -> “choose new skin” and upload the Improved shading skin file.

Does this skin have thick or skinny arms?

This particular Improved shading skin has thick (4px) arms. It is based on the classic Steve model.

What color is this Improved shading skin skin?

This particular Minecraft Improved shading skin has the following color palette:
Gimblet
Silver Chalice
Gray
Black
Gray