by Extra 3D·Rendering
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Claymate earns its place in the superhive library as a focused add-on for one job: bringing map-driven detail to clay renders in Blender, with support across recent versions and both Cycles and Eevee.
Claymate is a Blender add-on built by Extra 3D for clay renders. It adds detail to those renders using your own bump, normal and displacement maps, so the surface detail comes from maps you supply.
The add-on works across several Blender releases, covering versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. It supports both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so you can use it with either engine. Claymate is distributed under the GPL license, and a demo video is available for anyone who wants a closer look before installing.
Within the superhive library, Claymate is a focused, single-purpose tool that stays on the task of adding map-driven detail to clay renders in Blender. For documentation, the installation guide and current licensing, the developer's page is the place to check.
Claymate is best for blender artists who want to add detail to clay renders using their own bump, normal and displacement maps.
Claymate is completely free to download and use.
Claymate supports Blender 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4, covering several recent releases of the software. If you run one of these versions, the add-on is built to work with your setup. For versions outside this range, or to confirm the latest compatibility before installing, check Extra 3D's page. The developer lists the supported Blender versions there along with the rest of the product details, so it is worth a look if you are unsure whether your install is covered.
Claymate works with both Cycles and Eevee, the two render engines listed for the add-on. That means you can use it with either engine, whether your project renders in Cycles or Eevee. The tool adds detail to clay renders using your own bump, normal and displacement maps, and it does this within either engine. For any engine-specific notes or setup guidance, the developer's page carries the documentation and installation guide.
Claymate is released under the GPL license. If you need the full terms, redistribution rights, or specifics on how that license applies to your own projects, review the license text along with Extra 3D's page. The developer publishes the product details there. The GPL governs how the code may be used, modified and shared, so checking the exact terms is worthwhile before you build on the add-on inside a larger workflow.
Claymate is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and availability can change over time, so for current terms it is best to check Extra 3D's page directly, where the plugin is published along with its details. That page also carries the documentation and installation guide, so you can confirm how the add-on is distributed before downloading. Pricing or licensing shown elsewhere may differ from what you see here, which is why the developer's page is the reliable source.
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