Jewelry making techniques using modern design tools. We cover the complete process, from conception and jewelry design to 3D printing.
Advisory: You have to ensure that what you make based on any designs here is safe for use. Safety is your responsibility; use your judgement; we do not claim that any of the designs here are fit for any specific purpose.
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Ready-to-use models: how to find and import.
| “ | An easy way to enhance a design you are working on is to include a model that someone else created and shared. This is what we did with the dragon bracelet for example. This opens up two questions: how do you find such models, and what does it take to prepare them for import as objects in OpenSCAD. |
Making a pumpkin.
| “ | Harvest season is afoot, and what better way to observe that than to 3D print a nice pumpkin decoration. Some attempts many years ago produced the object on the left. In this post we will discuss how to construct the pumpkin in OpenSCAD, including a properly-twisting (extruded) stem and natural-looking leaf, arriving at the final result on the right. |
Importing an STL file to attach to a ring or bracelet.
| “ | We will now see how to combine an existing 3D model with a wearable jewelry design that you create in OpenSCAD. This technique is very versatile as it lets you use an existing design to make your own creation stand out. |