Grab Brush
Pull and push mesh vertices to reshape forms freely during sculpting.
Sculpting
No shortcutBeginner7 min readQuick Reference
Grab Brush
BlenderKeyboard Shortcut
N/A
Toolbar Location
Blender 3D Viewport toolbar
Best Used For
- ▸Refer to the tutorial content for specific use cases
- ▸Practice with sample projects to build experience
- ▸Combine with other tools for advanced workflows
Beginner-Friendly⏱ 15–30 minutes to master
Key Settings
Grab:Large shapes:Push:
The Grab Brush moves vertices in the direction of the brush stroke, allowing you to pull out shapes and push in contours for rough form sculpting.
Where to Find It
In Sculpt Mode, select Grab from the brush dropdown in the top toolbar.
How to Use
- Grab: Click and drag on the mesh to pull vertices in the direction of your stroke.
- Large shapes: Use a large brush size to pull out major forms like limbs or facial features.
- Push: Drag in the opposite direction to push vertices inward.
Pro Tips
- Start with the Grab brush for blocking out major shapes before switching to detail brushes.
- Use with Dyntopo enabled for best results when pulling out large new forms.