Say goodbye to the creative constraints of surface/ NURBS software and embrace the artistic freedom provided by digital 3D sculpting. Only ZBrush allows you to create natural shapes with perfect curves, yet also include all the subtle variations which can give your model a sense of being handmade.
You will discover that you can create in a few hours what used to require days or months in other conventional design software solutions, with the extra bonus of an impeccable finish. Previously unimaginable designs are now within easy reach, waiting to be built in ZBrush.
Wnd why re-create the same elements over and over again? With ZBrush you can build custom IMM (Insert multi Mesh) brushes which can include all the 3D models of your choice, ready to be called upon and inserted into your jewelry whenever needed. For example, you could create a brush with twenty different kinds of stones, ready to be placed wherever and whenever you want.
Using DynaMesh, ZBrush creates watertight models. ZBrush also offers various tools to optimize your exported mesh, fully compatible with the 3D Printing process. Once your objects are finished you can use 3D Print Exporter (automatically included as part of your ZBrush installation) to easily size them to the exact dimensions required and make 3D prints for casting.
As jewelry design became computer driven with CAD software it lost both creative freedom and handcrafted artistry. With ZBrush you can now reclaim that legacy without sacrificing the speed demanded by today's world. See how you can quickly produce concepts, prototypes and truly distinctive production models.
You can easily modify shapes and proportions to your liking using various deformation brushes. However, you can also use Masks to quickly isolate and protect details from further operations. You can also use these masked areas to create a new geometry through Extract operations or by converting them to PolyGroups and then Panels. Some beautiful bracelet and ring designs can be made in less than one hour using just masking and just a few other features!
ZBrush contains more than conventional sculpting brushes. It offers specialized brushes that can alter your models by making accurate slices through solid volumes, polish surfaces or deform them according to very specific parameters. Other specialized brushes such as TriParts when combined with the Curve feature can insert repetitive geometric patterns along a surface with different shapes at either end, perfect for creating chains or even real stitching on a leather bracelet.
Because ZBrush primarily focuses on the visual qualities of your object, you will not have to worry about technical hurdles such as the underlying surface structure or the position of a construction curve. All operations in ZBrush are immediate, mostly driven by different types brushes for a natural feeling and correspond directly to the final result. ZBrush is full WYSIWYG 3D creation software!