How to Set Up Retopology in Blender

1. You need a 3d object as foundation, e.g. a dynamic topology sculpting (Blender Sculpting tutorial here) 

2. Add -> Mesh -> Plane

3. Header 3D View:

• Enable “Snap during transform”
• Set the “Snap Element” to “Face”
• Enable “Project individual elements on the surfacte of other objects”

4. Properties Editor -> Modifier -> Add Modifier:

• Mirror Modifier: Enable “Clipping”
• Subdivision Surface Modifier: Set “View” to 2
• Shrinkwrap Modifier: Set “Target” to the sculpting mesh, “Offset” to 0,002, enable “Keep Above Surface” enable the triangle symbol in the headerof this modifier

5. Properties Editor -> Material -> Add New:

• Change the “Viewport Color” under “Settings”

The guide is also available in German. Make sure to check out artist’s website with other tutorials and different projects.