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Introduction to 3D Jewelry
The aim of this course is to introduce jewelry modeling techniques used in Rhino 7 for additive digital manufacturing and 3D design! We will explore all the native tools of Rhino 7 and their relationship to building jewelry and objects. The 1st session of the workshop will consist of a short presentation, an introduction to the Rhino 7 interface, commonly used commands, modeling rings, and how to import/export files for 3D printing. Handouts will be provided to review and practice techniques demonstrated. The 2nd session of the workshop will include further demonstration and practice of different types of rings and rendering your models in Rhino Render for picture perfect representation of jewelry pieces! Basic computer skills required.
Meet the instructor
Nicholas Hesson is an art educator, jeweler, and CAD Designer. His work utilizes a combination of digital and hand fabrication processes inspired by the human form and iconography associated with memento mori, beauty, and the human body.
After receiving his Associate in Fine Arts from Bucks County Community College he started working there as a 3D Arts Lab Technician maintaining the day to day operations of the studio. He simultaneously pursued his Bachelors in Fine Arts as he commuted to Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University where he received his BFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD/CAM in the Spring of 2020. In the Fall of 2020 he became a MFA candidate in Metal Design at East Carolina University while working as a freelance designer.
Materials & Tools
Rhino 7 software is FREE to evaluate for 90 days - please download and test the software a couple days before class to make sure it loads and to trouble shoot possible download errors or pre-existing computer errors. There will not be time during class to help you learn how to download the program.
Full Mac and PC versions of this software available here: https://www.rhino3d.com/download
Students must furnish their own Mac or PC laptop computers and download the appropriate software to participate. A laptop that has at least 2GB of space and a 3-button mouse (that's left, right, and a scroll wheel in the middle) is required.
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A Mac Laptop should have a MacOS (operating system) that is Mojave or later, with at least 8GB memory (RAM) and 2GB disk space.
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A Windows laptop should have at least Windows 7, at least 8GB memory (RAM), and 600 MB disk space.
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3-button mouse
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caliper or ruler - optional
It is recommended that interested students look at the system requirements for this software before signing up for this course. You can find that information here: https://www.rhino3d.com/system_requirements/