Introductory Beginners Course in 3Design

During the course, you will work directly with our experienced Course Trainers, who will guide you from the basics through to creating a selection of models that can be endlessly developed. These include rings, pendants, earrings and charms. Not only will you gain knowledge for the creation of aesthetic pieces, but there will also be an emphasis on structurally sound manufactured parts.

The course is split into 3 sections - each section contains 3 sessions of learning and then one review session where you can recap anything you have learnt and ask further questions.
In the First Section, you will learn the basics of creating a standard ring, adding a channel setting and a mill-grain decoration. You will have an introduction to the workspace menus and controls, and learn how to navigate through the different axis and planes. You will look at the different types of modes – Sketch and Part. How to use the Parametric History tree to edit objects. You will also be taught tools such as Basic Ring, Curves, Sweeping Wizard, Cylindrical Curve, Variable Channel, Boolean Operations, Stone & Stone Cutter tool, Jewelling, Filter, Move/Rotate/Scale, Weight, Graduated Duplication & the Mirror tool.

In the Second Section, you will learn how to make a simple charm, adding decorative embossed patterns and engraving. In these second sessions, you will learn tools such as Revolve, Boolean Operation, Line, Convert to NURBS Curve, Extrusion, Lay on Object, Circular Duplication, Fillet, Curve Projection & Wrap Along Curve.

Finally, in the Third Section, you will learn how to make a halo, and turn it into a pendant and earrings. In these second sessions, you will learn tools like Channel Prongs, Advanced Pave, Claws, Belts, importing from the Library, Radiused Box, Boolean Subtract and Clone.

(*Please note the order sections are taught may vary).

Next Dates:

• Course 1 - May to June - 9^th May to 15^th June
• Course 2 - July to August - 18^th July to 24^th August

Course Duration:

• Course 1 - Every Tuesday & Thursday, from 6pm - 8pm in May - June
• Course 2 - Every Tuesday & Thursday, from 1pm - 3pm in July - August

Total Number of Hours: 24 hours

Delivery: Online through Teams

Price: £800 (inclusive VAT)

Upon completion of the course, you will receive accreditation in 3Design certified by Jewellery Academy Wales and Sierra Consultancy LTD.  

Software Requirements: Includes an 8-week trial version of 3Design software. You can purchase a permanent licence of the software at a discounted rate during or after the course.  Please contact our 3Design representative - Sierra Consultancy, for more details on options and prices.

3D Jewellery Design Software | Sierra Consultancy Ltd | United Kingdom

3DESIGN's genuine Parametric Technology automatically remembers every step you take, and every tool you use in a history tree that gives you instant editing on any part of your design. You get immediate visualisation while designing your pieces. There is NO other software required to run 3Design. You can import and export as 3DM, STL, OBJ, STEP, IGES, and EPS / AI files… It is Mac and Windows compatible.