In this lesson
- Using Universal Deform Tools (UDT) including Bend, Twist, Taper, Shear, Stretch, and Flow Along Curve
- Controls for Flow Along Curve
- Building a cuff bangle in CAD
- Minimising distortion with Flow Along Curve shapes
Practice exercise
Build a cuff bangle with your own original design or patterns.
WRITTEN BY
Jack Meyer
Bespoke jewellery designer and jewellery technology educator, providing jewellery CAD and design training since 2006.
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