Day 3 started with more complicated and exciting exercises. We we thought how to build rubover, rex, prong, square, and cabochon settings
Day 4 was an introduction to Surface Modelling, including closing open surfaces and combining open objects. We built a Bombey Ring and were shown how to use basic techniques for hollowing out rings. I found it very useful, as it saves up a lot of material when making a piece of jewellery in solid silver or gold. As well as well as allowing to create big bold pieces avoiding it to be heavy therefore unwearable. During this day we were also taught how to build pave setting and surface texturing. This was very useful exercise and I will apply it to my own jewellery.
I believe this course provided me with very useful knowledge and skills that will help me to develop my new jewellery collection, as well as open up future job and freelance possibilities. Introducing CAD drawing into my design will give me a freedom for limitless design and will enable me to create pieces that would be almost impossible to manufacture by hand. Also once I have practiced more I will be able to provide my clients with bespoke technical drawings before making the actual piece. By staying on top of modern technology I feel overall more confident about my practice as jewellery designer-maker.
Now I can’t wait to download free trial of Rhino programme, practice it independently and apply it to my own designs. We were also provided with very detailed handouts that will help me to remember all the information we received during the course!
