Three-dimensional clay-style character profile avatar with recognizable facial and hairstyle details.

Example result illustrating this prompt's visual direction. Actual results may vary by model, reference image and settings.

Three-Dimensional Clay Character Profile Avatar

Turn a reference portrait into a tactile 3D clay-style character avatar with preserved identity cues.

Prompt

Transform the supplied reference portrait into a high-quality 3D clay-style character profile avatar while preserving recognizable identity cues including face shape, hairstyle, skin tone, eyewear if present, and distinctive facial features. Use tactile sculpted surfaces, soft rounded forms, realistic studio lighting, gentle material texture, and a simple complementary backdrop. Keep proportions stylized but not caricatured, with the face centered in a square head-and-shoulders composition. Avoid text, logos, brand marks, UI elements, watermarks, or accessories that obscure recognition.
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Upload your photo to the AI tool first, then use this prompt. The prompt asks the model to preserve identity and key visual features.

How to use it

  1. Use a clear reference that shows the full hairstyle and major facial features.
  2. Keep stylization moderate so the result remains recognizable as the same person.
  3. Use soft studio lighting to reveal clay texture without harsh plastic shine.

Common failure fixes

  • If the avatar becomes too generic, emphasize the reference hair shape, face width, nose, and other distinctive cues.
  • If the material looks glossy plastic, request matte clay texture with softer specular highlights.
  • If stylization becomes caricatured, reduce head enlargement and exaggerated facial proportions.