Digital Clay (Voxel) Editor
SculptGL is a web-based program designed for sculpting quad mesh models. It features a simple, intuitive interface and works on any device without the need to download or install software. It’s an excellent tool for learning how to model organic geometry and serves as a strong foundation for moving on to more advanced 3D software like Blender or 3ds Max.
Learning digital sculpting takes practice but once you get the hang of it it's one of the closest methods to sketching in 3D. This software can be used with a standard mouse, but for best results, I recommend getting a drawing tablet or touchscreen device. Wacom - Intuos tablets are a good investments for this application and you will find many other users in other drawing and sketching
Create a free account in Skethfab to upload and save your designs. You can also import OBJs from sketch fab into Sculpt GL
You can also use a 3D scanner and sculpting clay to upload a design that you can then manipulate with sculpt GL.
Access the online version of Sculpt GL here
You can also download an offline copy Sculpt GL offline
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Brush tools (16 min)
A beginner SculptGL tutorial showing how to navigate and use the camera controls and interface in the free 3D sculpting web app, teaching basics of view rotation and zoom.
Topology (6 min)
A tutorial explaining topology, how mesh structure and resolution affect 3D sculpting, why a clean model matters, and how to adjust resolution and topology for better results.
Transform (10min)
The tutorial teaches how to use Symmetry, various sculpting tools, and transform functions in SculptGL, showing how to manipulate 3D objects efficiently within the free web‑based sculpting app.
Paint tools (16 min)
The video teaches how to use SculptGL’s sculpting and painting tools, demonstrating brush functions, masking techniques, and how to shape and color your 3D model effectively
Texture Tutorial (12 min)
This video demonstrates a method of adding textures to 3D models using SculptGL. Added texture can help take your models to the next level, especially for 3D print
Speed Session (5min)
In this video, an artist performs a speed sculpting session in SculptGL, quickly shaping a 3D model using the web-based tools, demonstrating fast and creative digital sculpting techniques.
Creature Design (7 min)
An artist uses SculptGL to digitally sculpt Bulbasaur, a Pokémon, demonstrating 3D modeling techniques and tool use in the browser‑based sculpting application
Bear Design (7 min)
This guide will help you create digital sculptures or 3d illustrations. Especially useful in showing how to merge multiple components.
Creature Design (23 min)
The tutorial guides you through creating a creature project in SculptGL, applying previously learned sculpting techniques and tools to model a cute, stylized 3D creature step by step in the browser.
Creature Design - Paint (10 min)
An artist uses SculptGL to bring an original creature to life, highlighting the app’s painting tools to color, texture, and enhance the 3D model throughout the creative process.
Creature Design - Stamp Tool (16 min)
The video explores SculptGL’s browser sculpting, showing how to shape and detail a 3D model while emphasizing vertex painting and stamp‑like texture tools to add color and surface detail
Creature Design - Stamp Tool (18 min)
A beginner‑friendly walk‑through of SculptGL, teaching the basics of digital 3D sculpting in the browser, covering navigation and essential tools to start shaping simple 3D models.
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