Creating Pig-Shaped Dim Sum with Nomad Sculpt

The tutorial begins by defining mask boundaries, emphasizing that touching non-masked areas helps clarify these edges. To create nostrils, the radius is reduced, allowing for precise drawing. Afterward, blurring the mask gives the features a more natural and integrated appearance.

Mask settings are used to adjust the height and smoothness of the extracted shape. It is important to set the smoothness to around 33 to maintain a distinct, cut-and-paste look rather than a fully blended one. The Extract tool then creates the actual 3D volume from the masked area, bringing the pig's nose to life.

The Gizmo tool helps adjust the precise placement of newly created features like the nose and ears. After positioning, a remesh of 300 voxels is applied to combine the separate surfaces into a unified mesh. The smooth tool is then used to refine any visible seams between the attached pieces, ensuring a seamless and polished appearance.

Users can import custom alpha values to apply unique textures. Enabling the front-facing vertex check provides better control over where the texture is applied. Layering intensity is recommended to achieve a subtle, natural texture rather than an overly strong one.

The mask selector tool is crucial for precise eye placement, as the position of the eyes significantly defines the character's expression. After inverting the mask, stroke painting is used to apply the desired eye color. Symmetry tools ensure that both eyes are perfectly aligned.

Adjusting the environment background colors helps to enhance the model's outlines. Post-processing tools are then used to manage ambient occlusion and sharpness, giving the render a polished look. Merging layers provides a cleaner workspace for further adjustments.

The tutorial concludes by importing previously created dumpling and steamer files into the current scene. Redundant lighting settings are disabled to avoid conflicts and ensure consistent illumination. Finally, models are duplicated and arranged to populate the scene, creating a complete and visually rich composition.