Matrix 9 Essentials 12 – Stone Setting Part 2 – Head Builder, Pipe, and Polar Array
24 October, 2025
In this lesson
- Using the Head Builder
- Using the Pipe command
- Making a round claw setting with Pipe, Revolve, and Polar Array
- Making a princess claw setting with Sweep 1, Rail Revolve, and Polar Array
Practice exercise
Make a claw setting for another gemstone without using Matrix builders.
WRITTEN BY
Jack Meyer
Bespoke jewellery designer and jewellery technology educator, providing jewellery CAD and design training since 2006.
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