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Blender 2.7 sculpting tutorial
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- Sparrow Hawk
Hey everyone! In this tutorial, I'll be going over the basics of sculpting in Blender 2.7. Sculpting is a great way to add detail to your models, and it's a lot of fun!
I'll be covering the following topics:
The Sculpting Toolkit
The Sculpting Tools
The brushes
The Dyntopo Sculpting Method
So, let's get started!
The Sculpting Toolkit
The first thing you need to do when sculpting is to open up the Sculpting Toolkit. This can be found in the Tools tab of the Tool Shelf, or by pressing T to open the Tool Shelf and then selecting the Sculpting tab.
The Sculpting Toolkit contains all of the tools and brushes that you'll need for sculpting. It's divided into two sections: the Sculpting Tools and the brushes.
The Sculpting Tools
The Sculpting Tools are the basic tools that you'll use for most of your sculpting. They're located in the top half of the Sculpting Toolkit.
The first tool is the Draw Brush. This is the most basic sculpting tool, and it's used for adding and subtracting clay. To use it, simply click and drag on the model.
The next tool is the Smooth Brush. This brush is used for smoothing out your model. To use it, click and drag on the model.
The last of the Sculpting Tools is the Flatten Brush. This brush is used for flattening areas of your model. To use it, click and drag on the model.
The brushes
The brushes are located in the bottom half of the Sculpting Toolkit. These are the more advanced sculpting tools, and they're used for adding specific details to your model.
The first brush is the Clay Brush. This brush is used for adding clay to your model. To use it, click and drag on the model.
The next brush is the Scrape Brush. This brush is used for scraping away clay from your model. To use it, click and drag on the model.
The last brush is the Inflate Brush. This brush is used for inflating areas of your model. To use it, click and drag on the model.
The Dyntopo Sculpting Method
The Dyntopo Sculpting Method is the most advanced sculpting method. It's used for adding high levels of detail to your models.
To use Dyntopo, first select the Dyntopo button in the Sculpting Toolkit.
Then, click and drag on the model to add clay.
To remove clay, hold down the Alt key and click and drag on the
Related questions:
Q: How do I start sculpting with a Blender?
A: The best way to start sculpting with Blender is to first download the software and then follow the instructions in the user manual.
Q: Is sculpting hard in Blender?
A: Sculpting in Blender can be challenging at first, but with a little practice it can become quite easy. There are a few things to keep in mind when learning how to sculpt, such as the different brushes available and how to use them effectively. Once you have a good understanding of the basics, sculpting can be a very enjoyable experience.
Q: Is Blender good for sculpting?
A: Yes, Blender is good for sculpting. It has a powerful set of sculpting tools that can help you create detailed 3D models.
Q: Is Blender sculpting as good as ZBrush?
A: There is no simple answer to this question as it depends on what you are looking for in a sculpting program. Both Blender and ZBrush offer a great deal of flexibility and power when it comes to sculpting, so it really comes down to personal preference.