Second Basket: Round Gem
Lesson 10 of 28
Pipe for Round Basket Prong
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This lesson is part of Organic SubD Ring Design: Elegance Redefined, which can be included with a RhinoArtisan Commercial license subject to current promotions. If you've already purchased and don't see it in your account, get in touch.
Objective
Create the first prong for the round basket using the Pipe command.
Content
Navigate to the Solid tab and use the Pipe command.
- Set Output to SubD.
- Select Cap: Round.
- Input a diameter of 0.6 mm and press Enter twice.
Switch to the SubD tab (1):
- Use Face Selection Mode (2).
- In the Top View, hold Shift and select the four top faces of the prong.
- Click Merge Faces to combine them.
Adjust the prong shape:
- Use the Gumball tool to proportionally scale down the selection by holding Shift. In the Front View, move the selection upward to create a pointed tip.
- Position the prong tip toward the gem crown, aligning it to the gem center.
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Next Step
Refine the prong and prepare it for rotation.