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Claymate
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π Clay Mate β Documentation
π¨ Overview
Clay Mate is a lightweight Blender add-on that instantly transforms your scene into a stylized, clay-like renderβperfect for previews, modeling showcases, or clean renders without material distractions. With just a single click, your materials are converted for a soft clay look while safely preserving the original details.
βοΈ Installation
Download the
.zipfile of the Clay Mate add-on.In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
Click Install... and select the
.zipfile.Enable the add-on by checking the box next to Clay Mate.
Youβre ready to go!
𧱠How to Use
Press
Nto open the Sidebar.Look for the Clay Mate panel.
Click βEnable Claymateβ β all materials will be replaced with a non-destructive claymate nodegroup.
To revert, just click βDissolve Clayβ β and you're back where you started.
β¨ Features
𧱠One-Click Clay Shader β Quickly converts all materials to a clay-style look.
π Non-Destructive Workflow β Original material values are saved and can be restored any time.
β‘ Instant Results β No setup or manual tweaks required.
π¨ Stylized Clay Look β Clean and soft aesthetic for models and scenes, fully customizable color.
π Works on Principled BSDFβ Affects only the principled BSDF nodes so no changes in the volumetrics or glass shader.
π Toggle Back Easily β Restore with a single button press.
π§Ό Perfect for Clay Renders, Showcases & Viewport Demos.
πΌοΈ Output Compatibility
β
Works with both Eevee and Cycles
π¬ Suitable for stills and animations
π« Does not overwrite saved files or permanently remove materials
𧩠Works with custom shaders and complex materials (saves and restores properly)
β FAQ
Q: Is Clay Mate free?
A: Yes! Itβs free on Gumroad. If you'd like to support the project and get updates, you can purchase it on Superhiveβyour name will be featured as a supporter!
Q: Will it overwrite or break my original materials?
A: No. It safely stores your original material settings and restores them with a single click.
Q: Does it work with Eevee and Cycles?
A: Absolutely. Clay Mate works perfectly with both render engines.
Q: Can I use it for animations?
A: Yes, it works just as well for animations as for still renders.
Q: Is it beginner-friendly?
A: Very! Just click the button, and you're done. No nodes, no setup, no worries.
Q: What version of Blender is required?
A: Blender 4.0 and above is recommended.
Q: Does it support complex materials or node-based shaders?
A: Yesβit temporarily replaces them but keeps their data safely stored.
Q: Do I need to credit the creator?
A: Itβs not required, but crediting is always appreciated!
𧩠Tips
π‘ Use Clay Mate before final renders to check modeling details without distraction.
ποΈ Works great for quick previews or clean viewport renders.
ποΈ Use with simple lighting setups for even more polished clay-style looks.
π You can switch between clay mode and your original materials as many times as you like.
π¬ Support
For questions, bugs, or feedback, feel free to reach out:
π§ alanwayne4940@gmail.com
π· Instagram: @alanwayne4940
