3D & Miniatures
Chibi Clay
Style guide
Compact rounded proportions and matte clay impressions create a soft, friendly hand-sculpted chibi appearance.
PortraitStyle effect
LandscapeStyle effect
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The visual language
What is Chibi Clay?
Short, thick rounded proportions condense identifying features into a few large shapes. Dents and seams in matte clay retain a tactile molded feel, while warm soft shadows anchor the small volumes.
Chibi clay combines shortened proportions with tangible hand-shaped surfaces.
An oversized head, small rounded limbs and an indented collar can make a figure feel like a model held in a palm.
How the style changes different subjects
- Portrait
- Larger heads and expressions pair with shorter bodies; hair, clothing and facial cues carry recognition.
- Landscape
- Rounded houses, trees and paths become small, toy-like settings.
- Objects
- Shorter, rounder proportions and fewer components turn objects into playful character props.
- Subjects
- Choose single figures, pets, simple cottages or everyday objects with two or three distinctive features.
Bring the style to your photos
Reusable style prompt for Chibi Clay
Simplify the subject into compact, plump, soft, rounded volumes, using short, thick structural proportions for a lighthearted, adorable form. Keep a hand-molded clay surface with a matte finish, tiny pressure marks, and gentle seams. Express key identifying features through a few clear shapes. Use clean, welcoming colors, soft light, and warm delicate contact shadows. Avoid glossy plastic or fluffy fiber materials.Use the same style prompt for portraits, landscapes and objects.
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