To turn off or clear a mask in Blender's sculpt mode, simply press ALT + M. This action will remove any existing masks on your sculpted object.
Here's a breakdown of how masking works in Blender sculpting, and how to clear it:
Understanding Masking in Blender Sculpt Mode
Masking in sculpt mode allows you to protect certain areas of your mesh from being affected by sculpting brushes. It is a very powerful tool to have. A mask will appear as a darker area on your model in sculpt mode and will indicate what parts of the model will not be affected by the brush.
How to Remove a Mask
| Action | Key Combination | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Mask | ALT + M | Removes the mask from the entire object. |
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Clearing the Whole Mask: Using the ALT + M shortcut, as specified in the reference, is the most efficient way to remove a mask entirely. This method is useful when you want to start sculpting freely without any masked areas.
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Masking Instead of Removing: When sculpting, you might accidently mask instead of sculpting. In that case, knowing the shortcut ALT + M will come in very handy for quickly removing the mask.
Alternative Methods (Less Common)
While ALT + M is the primary way to clear a mask, there are a couple of less common ways:
- Using a brush with inverted strength: You can mask the opposite parts of a model by using an inverted mask brush, but you won't be removing the mask this way.
- In the masking option of the top menu, there is a clear masking tool.
Using the ALT + M is the fastest method, and will be your most reliable choice.
