Layer

Reference

Mode:

Sculpt Mode

Tool:

Toolbar ‣ Layer

Shortcut:

L

This brush is similar to Draw, except that the height capped. This creates the appearance of a flat layer.

It is recommended to use the Persistent setting and regularly Set Persistent Base, so that multiple strokes to not add on top of each other.

Brush Settings

General

Hardness

Higher by default to ensure the profile of layers is more noticeable. More info at Hardness

Note

More info at General brush settings and on Advanced brush settings.

Unique

Height

The fixed height of each stroke. This is measured using the scene scale, so it is consistent no matter the amount of zoom or or object size.

Persistent

This will ensure that multiple strokes use the same height, as if sculpting a single layer.

Set Persistent Base

This button resets a new base so that you can sculpt new layer.