In this lesson
- Using the Gumball tool for positioning
- Drag Copy
- Using Match Attributes
- Metal Weights
- Gem Weights
- Creating a bail
Practice exercise
Try making a rubover pendant with a bail with a creative arrangement of bezel settings.
WRITTEN BY
Jack Meyer
Bespoke jewellery designer and jewellery technology educator, providing jewellery CAD and design training since 2006.
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