ZBrush + Monster Clay®

Experience the unparalleled realism of clay-like textures and malleability in your digital renders with Digital Twin Materials.

Monster Makers and ZBrush have teamed up to revolutionize the digital sculpting experience with Digital Twin Materials. These ultra-realistic sculpting materials in ZBrush perfectly replicate the consistency and malleability of Monster Makers' iconic clay.

This partnership bridges the gap between traditional and digital artistry by providing an unprecedented level of detail and control, empowering artists to bring their creatures to life with the same quality and precision they’ve come to expect from both Monster Makers and ZBrush.

Sculpt: Joseph Drust

ZBrush for iPad makes it possible to take the power of Academy Award-winning ZBrush on the go to sculpt, paint, and bring creations to life anywhere in real time with Apple’s touch-based capabilities! Designed with a highly customizable user interface, the app optimizes sculpting workflows, offering features such as dynamic tessellation, detailed brush settings, and robust symmetry tools.

Monster Clay®

Digital Materials

ZBrush and ZBrush for iPad will include six new Monster Clay® materials, three MatCap materials and three ZBrush Standard materials. Use these materials to create a digital twin of the real Monster Clay look.

Kouji Tajima
Will Huff
Rafa Souza

Monster Clay®

Monster Clay®, crafted by Monster Makers, is a premium-grade sculpting medium renowned for its exceptional versatility and ease of use. This high-quality, oil-based clay is designed specifically for professional sculptors and hobbyists, offering a unique combination of firmness and elasticity that makes it ideal for intricate detail work and large-scale models. Monster Clay®'s non-drying formula allows artists to refine and alter their sculptures over extended periods without the clay hardening, while its smooth texture ensures seamless blending and layering of details. Available in various colors, it is favored for its durability, minimal shrinkage, and ability to hold fine details, making it a go-to choice for creating everything from fantasy creatures to intricate prototypes in both traditional and modern sculpting workflows.

Monster Clay® Brown is the original easy-to-use sculpting medium formulated back in 1991 by Monster Makers. Chosen for its classic look, which resembles natural clay, many artists find it easier to see details and contrasts in brown clay.

Monster Clay® Green is the overall firmest version of Monster Clay currently available. It’s neutral-toned army green color harkens back to the earlier days of oil based clays (minus the sulfur!) This color is less common but might be chosen for specific projects or personal preference.

Monster Clay® Gray is the softest overall grade of Monster Clay. Preferred by some artists for its neutral tone, Monster Clay Gray’s warm color makes it easy to distinguish between light and shadow, aiding in visualizing the final piece.