Great video! I'm getting hung up at 16:04 where you use the difference tool to remove the cutter. I select the cutter and the ring, then hit difference. But it's removing the ring and leaving a little stump of the cutter and the diamonds. Any advice? Is the Bool Tool outdated now?
hey, I just got into jewelry making as a hobby, hoping to make it a career sometime in the not so distant future. You videos have been a huge help to me while I've taken my first few steps into the craft, and realized that you sound just how I pictured doctor strange to sound when I read the few comics of his that I had.
when you say hit "Function+A" what button are you using? it only has "oskey" marked on your screen. i tried CTRL+A but it doesn't have apply all modifiers on the menu
Hi Peter! Thank you for the videos. I am having trouble in one area and I can't figure it out. When you are applying modifiers, I don't have that option show up in the menu. I've racked my brain countless times and gone back, step through step, and can't seem to find what I've missed. It seems as if Blender isn't picking up any modifiers, where did I go wrong?
Are you saying that your modifiers do not show at all in the modifiers tab? If so. Your modifiers May have already been applied. If the modifiers tab doesn’t show I’ll have to go research that.
Hey Peter, I appreciate the tutorial very much! Thank you for this. But as I am watching I'm wondering why you didn't add a torus mesh instead and just adjust that to size to make the band! In addition, I would have loved to see the 3d printed result of this blender model because you mentioned you were going to despite the prongs over-lapping. I appreciate everything. Thank you once again. *EDIT* So...I can see why you didn't use the torus. Hahah I can see it brings up a different kind of design to the band in comparison to your rectangular shape. However I'm still curious to hear your input on the matter if its more efficient or what have you.
Hey, When you said hit Function+A wasn't working, tried Sift+A but it doesn't give me the apply all Modifiers option like it was on your screen, were else can I find this 'add all modifiers' option?
Thank you so much Peter for share this info . I'm a bit confuse about the ring size. Does the line inside the band indicates the size or the line has to be outside the band to indicate the size . Maybe you can explain a bit more in detail. Thanks
I’ll explain here, and then in another video also. If you use JewelCraft to size the ring, then you want to have your shank design (the box in this case) curve along the perimeter of the JewelCraft Circle. The Circle should also be on the “Inside” of your shank. Double check the size however. I have manually added curves and sized them to a specific millimeter and they print fine. Meaning that I’ve not been more then a 10th of a size off. 1/2 size means that either I screwed up, or that the sizing is a bit off. My finished prints on either my Elegoo or my Epax don’t typically shrink more then 2%.
Right at the 10:00 mark I could not for the life of me select and change the ring size. Did you leave the original ring curve in? Or is there a key function that I am missing? Thanks for the great videos.
I have to admit that the video you commented on was one of the earlier videos. I would suggest you watch some of the newer ones I’ve uploaded. They cover that topic much better. I may have converted that to a mesh prior to applying the stones. Which would be why it was not sizable using the curve properties. It could still be sized up or down with blenders size function
Yes. It really depends on the stone size and head size as to whether they should be notched. Small stones under 2.9 mm, no notch. Any other, personal choice.
@@watchesandjewelry Ok so in your example could the stone be set with the notch already cut out.?? .i.e will the stone actually fit through the prongs and into the pre-cut seat ? its little confusing only.. seems tight for space and do not know whether to pre-cut seats on not ..
hello Peter, I congratulate you for your great contributions, I love your jewelry tutorials in blender, I use Rhinoceros but I would also like to know more about Jewelry blender is something new for me, I did not know that you could work in blender. But I have a question, could you do a tutorial on how to install the "jewlerCraft" plugin please? Thanks and regards.
Hello and thank you for posting all your videos, im totally hooked. However i downloaded and played about with the basics of blender then downloaded JewelCraft, PBR and simple asset manager.... where are they in blender? Im lost. i eventually found PBR after a headach search. the search feature comes up with nothing.... what am i doing wrong? ive downloaded the latest versions of all. Please reply as i really want to get good at this. Im a goldsmith and diamond setter of 30 years and this would be so useful to me.
Thanks for your tutorials Peter. You inspired me to start using blender and purchase a printer. I am working on my first ring. A simple one using the array tool in jewel craft. When applying the cutter to the added array gems, it gets an error, unknown position. The cutter is in the correct position on each of the additional gems. It does work on the very first gem (original). It's like they are not there although I can see them. Any idea?
Make sure that you have all your models converted to meshes. Try doing some tests. One ring. One Diamond. One cutter. Then add a second These tests can be helpful and since I’m not there it’s difficult to speculate
Ok. One gem works fine. Just when I use the array. Also, if I add one gem with the JC tool, the array puts the added stones in the center of the grid. I can send you some screen shots.
I notice that after I use the array, I get the stones in the correct location, rotation. But when I tab to edit mode, only the original stone has the vertex dots and edges. I need to somehow convert them to geometry.
Hi Peter, my measurements seem to be really off. When I set my sing size and I get my curve, it looks fine but when I add the cube and add in 2m x 2m it is gigantic and the size difference between the cube and the curve doesn't look like how it looks in the video. Can you help me fix this?
In addition. I don’t recommend using the Jewelcraft tool to get ring sizes. Download a ring size chart from the internet to help with proper sizing in millimeters.
Hi Peter. How do I get the Curve Modifier to work? I am working in Blender 2.9 and there is no size option availble. Is there an add-on I need to turn on?
Are you using Jewelcraft to do that? If so! Don’t. Download a sizing chart and create your own. I’ve never used the Jewelcraft option. Be on the lookout. I’m releasing a tool to do just that in a couple weeks
how do I set up jewelcraft? do I just drop it into my blender files? I looked in all the files once I unzipped the download. there is nothing in there for setting it up. please help. I feel dumb and I'm getting a headache.
Hi v bot. In the video you posted the question to there is a link to my blog site. In that article there is a description of how to add the add one used in the video. Step by step installation instructions. Check it out. Please let me know if you have any other questions
this is what I did. under edit are preferences. under that go to add-ons. then install jewelcraft add on which should be under downloads if you didn't unzip the file. Do not unzip the file. install add-on.
Hello Peter. I have followed this tutorial up until the end with a lot of success. However, I am struggling with the Bool Tool. I have added it from my preferences but am not getting the option to click it in the side bar. I tried following the instructions you gave someone else to export as an stl and then import it again and I am getting error messages when I try to do so. Any advice? Thank you in advance.
@@watchesandjewelry Oh. I seen some guy using some type of software that would tell how many diamonds it needs when he adjusted the size he wouldn't tell me without me buying one of his brass pendants for $600 I was like heck no but i got a picture of it 😂
Just spent an hour staring at my keyboard looking for the 'function key' :) ..........(It's the Ctl key apparently, but it don't work for me!) Instead, go to the Object tab and select apply all modifiers.
I'm afraid I'm lost after you say "Hit the Function Key + A" because my desktop keyboard does not have a Function Key. I've searched for an alternative all over the web but, I've been unsuccessfully. Such a shame to have to stop so early on in this tutorial :(
I need a bit more info to walk you through this. Can you go to my Facebook page. Facebook.com/myjewelrybench and send a message telling me what steps you’ve taken and where it failed. I’ll spend some time with you to help
That happens sometimes, Part 2 will go through that Hopefully I can get that video out tomorrow... If you still have issues in the meantime, select the ring object, go to the “add modifier” tab, add a “curve”, then assign the curve to the ring object. Manually sometimes works better. I don’t know the code that was written in Jewelcraft, so there may be a variable conflict there...
Lots of questions. Ok. Depending on your model, if there is an error in the mesh the Boolean tool may not work or in some cases make things worse. There are some little tricks that you can do to fix models without all the work. First export the mesh as a stl. Then import it and remove the original. Second. You can select your model then edit mode then press control T. This will triangulate the faces In edit mode you can press shit N to force all faces outward. Fave orientation is important. Subdivision of the surface should be done when you first added the first object. I don’t use it to be honest. Models are small and detail will get done in post casting
I’m assuming you are using blender 2.8x. If you are, then make sure you’ve downloaded the latest version of JewelCraft. (2.7) I believe. Leave it zipped up, and put the zip file into a directory folder will it will be safe from deletion. Go to the Preference tab. Select install add on. Locate the zipped file, and install it. Once installed, make sure that it is activated by placing a check mark in the box for JewelCraft listed in the addons. If it is checked, and listed, the tab should appear on the right side of the 3d viewport. If it does not, place your mouse cursor in the middle of the 3d viewport, and press the N key. This will display, undisplay the Tool Tabs.
OK, so it looks as though some of the addons I use are not active perhaps on your system. You don't need the edit tab to follow my videos, however, if you have not activated the Boolean addon in blender, or the loop tools addon in blender, the edit tab may not appear. For instance, go to the preferences tab in blender, then select the addons tab on the left, scroll down until you find boolean, and make sure that there is a checkmark in the box. If there is, hit the little down arrow, and you should be given an option to put the boolean tool into a tab, by default, it should be in the edit tab. If you want it somewhere else, rename the edit tab to what ever you like, save your settings. The tab, which ever name it has, should appear on the tool panels.
I imagine you are speaking of the tabs over the 3D workspace. With your mouse in the large box, press the “n” key. Tabs should appear. If you are in edit mode with an object selected, the edit tab should appear.
Thanks for the video, and his name would be pronounced Mikhail (Mee-Ha-Eel) for Russian or (Meek-Eye-El) for the original Hebrew pronunciation which most nonslavic language speakers use. and the last name was right the first time more or less.
Great tutorial, thank you for your work, i really learned from you. one advice regarding setting for mm, i always had an issue zooming in and not seeing my item, till i found this video regarding scaling your screen. it's hard to find if you are not watching every video so i recommend that you do a training on this issue too. link below. it's a long video, but the link will start at the point. th-cam.com/video/ffgkc2AnwsA/w-d-xo.html
Super cool videos, thank you!
This add-on saves a ton of work :)
Great video! I'm getting hung up at 16:04 where you use the difference tool to remove the cutter. I select the cutter and the ring, then hit difference. But it's removing the ring and leaving a little stump of the cutter and the diamonds. Any advice? Is the Bool Tool outdated now?
For me it just does nothing
hey, I just got into jewelry making as a hobby, hoping to make it a career sometime in the not so distant future. You videos have been a huge help to me while I've taken my first few steps into the craft, and realized that you sound just how I pictured doctor strange to sound when I read the few comics of his that I had.
I think to apply all modifiers now is to "VISUAL GEOMETRY TO MESH" or convert object to mesh will achieve the same result!
the apply all modifiers has changed to visual geometry to mesh, its the same thing and if you do not have a function key click control + a
Thank you I didnt know what the hell he was talking about
when you say hit "Function+A" what button are you using? it only has "oskey" marked on your screen. i tried CTRL+A but it doesn't have apply all modifiers on the menu
shift+a
Hi Peter!
Thank you for the videos. I am having trouble in one area and I can't figure it out.
When you are applying modifiers, I don't have that option show up in the menu. I've racked my brain countless times and gone back, step through step, and can't seem to find what I've missed. It seems as if Blender isn't picking up any modifiers, where did I go wrong?
Are you saying that your modifiers do not show at all in the modifiers tab? If so. Your modifiers May have already been applied. If the modifiers tab doesn’t show I’ll have to go research that.
@@watchesandjewelry I'm not sure,
I am new to this, but when I tab out I still see all the cuts in a straight line as opposed to being set on a curve.
Ok. I think I understand. Let me work on this tonight and do a video for you.
@@watchesandjewelry could i get this video too please? I am having the same problem and thanks for this tutorial.
Hey Peter, I appreciate the tutorial very much! Thank you for this.
But as I am watching I'm wondering why you didn't add a torus mesh instead and just adjust that to size to make the band!
In addition, I would have loved to see the 3d printed result of this blender model because you mentioned you were going to despite the prongs over-lapping.
I appreciate everything. Thank you once again.
*EDIT* So...I can see why you didn't use the torus. Hahah I can see it brings up a different kind of design to the band in comparison to your rectangular shape. However I'm still curious to hear your input on the matter if its more efficient or what have you.
Lol. Yes. The torus gives a difference style mesh. It has its place however.
Hey, When you said hit Function+A wasn't working, tried Sift+A but it doesn't give me the apply all Modifiers option like it was on your screen, were else can I find this 'add all modifiers' option?
I’m having the same problem. So it keeps me from going any further 🤦🏾♀️
I would love if you made a video about installing add-ons to Blender. I am always having a hard time installing them correctly.
th-cam.com/video/yJ_T_htQzw0/w-d-xo.html
Here is an updated version for installing JewelCraft in 2.9. th-cam.com/video/Y3f8P8U9bmQ/w-d-xo.html
@@watchesandjewelry thank you so much
You kinda sound like Bill Murray. Awesome tutorial.
Thank you so much Peter for share this info . I'm a bit confuse about the ring size. Does the line inside the band indicates the size or the line has to be outside the band to indicate the size . Maybe you can explain a bit more in detail. Thanks
I’ll explain here, and then in another video also. If you use JewelCraft to size the ring, then you want to have your shank design (the box in this case) curve along the perimeter of the JewelCraft Circle. The Circle should also be on the “Inside” of your shank. Double check the size however. I have manually added curves and sized them to a specific millimeter and they print fine. Meaning that I’ve not been more then a 10th of a size off. 1/2 size means that either I screwed up, or that the sizing is a bit off. My finished prints on either my Elegoo or my Epax don’t typically shrink more then 2%.
Right at the 10:00 mark I could not for the life of me select and change the ring size. Did you leave the original ring curve in? Or is there a key function that I am missing? Thanks for the great videos.
I have to admit that the video you commented on was one of the earlier videos. I would suggest you watch some of the newer ones I’ve uploaded. They cover that topic much better. I may have converted that to a mesh prior to applying the stones. Which would be why it was not sizable using the curve properties. It could still be sized up or down with blenders size function
Hello once cast is it possible to set the stones with the prongs being precut like this ?
Yes. It really depends on the stone size and head size as to whether they should be notched. Small stones under 2.9 mm, no notch. Any other, personal choice.
@@watchesandjewelry Ok so in your example could the stone be set with the notch already cut out.?? .i.e will the stone actually fit through the prongs and into the pre-cut seat ? its little confusing only.. seems tight for space and do not know whether to pre-cut seats on not ..
hello Peter, I congratulate you for your great contributions, I love your jewelry tutorials in blender, I use Rhinoceros but I would also like to know more about Jewelry blender is something new for me, I did not know that you could work in blender. But I have a question, could you do a tutorial on how to install the "jewlerCraft" plugin please? Thanks and regards.
Hello and thank you for posting all your videos, im totally hooked. However i downloaded and played about with the basics of blender then downloaded JewelCraft, PBR and simple asset manager.... where are they in blender? Im lost. i eventually found PBR after a headach search. the search feature comes up with nothing.... what am i doing wrong? ive downloaded the latest versions of all. Please reply as i really want to get good at this. Im a goldsmith and diamond setter of 30 years and this would be so useful to me.
Amazing thank u bro
Great video thank you sir 🙏
The newest blender doesnt have the apply modifier button, but I guess we can just apply it with the apply button in the modifier?
I’m still working with 2.82 as I am not able to get all my addons working.
thank you sweetie. I couldn't figure that out for a moment.
@@watchesandjewelry hi Peter I'm using blender on windows 10.. what is the shortcut for applying modifiers because I cant find the function key
Thanks for your tutorials Peter. You inspired me to start using blender and purchase a printer.
I am working on my first ring. A simple one using the array tool in jewel craft. When applying the cutter to the added array gems, it gets an error, unknown position. The cutter is in the correct position on each of the additional gems.
It does work on the very first gem (original). It's like they are not there although I can see them.
Any idea?
Make sure that you have all your models converted to meshes. Try doing some tests. One ring. One Diamond. One cutter. Then add a second These tests can be helpful and since I’m not there it’s difficult to speculate
Ok.
One gem works fine. Just when I use the array.
Also, if I add one gem with the JC tool, the array puts the added stones in the center of the grid.
I can send you some screen shots.
Ill go play. Let me see if I can duplicate an error
I notice that after I use the array, I get the stones in the correct location, rotation.
But when I tab to edit mode, only the original stone has the vertex dots and edges.
I need to somehow convert them to geometry.
Ok. So when u are using the array. Are you manually using it? I.e. are you adding an array modifier to the gem?
Great video. How do i print the ring so it doesnt print the stones? i just need the holes and prongs
I'm assuming just select them and delete, but I haven't gotten that far - did you ever figure this out?
Hi Peter, my measurements seem to be really off.
When I set my sing size and I get my curve, it looks fine but when I add the cube and add in 2m x 2m it is gigantic and the size difference between the cube and the curve doesn't look like how it looks in the video.
Can you help me fix this?
Hi Ashley, here is a video I did on setting up blender to work in millimeters. th-cam.com/video/BYBjO2G9q-0/w-d-xo.html
In addition. I don’t recommend using the Jewelcraft tool to get ring sizes. Download a ring size chart from the internet to help with proper sizing in millimeters.
@@watchesandjewelry Thanks so much Peter!
Thank you
Hi Sir could you please also share the link to download the program thank you 🙏🏻
Watch the video I put up yesterday. It has all the latest links
Hi Peter. How do I get the Curve Modifier to work? I am working in Blender 2.9 and there is no size option availble. Is there an add-on I need to turn on?
Hi Hannah, It actually may be better for me to make a quick video on it for you... give me a day and I’ll post one on TH-cam...
@@watchesandjewelry thanks!
when I select the ring size and press ok the curve does not show up, any ideas, thank you
Are you using Jewelcraft to do that? If so! Don’t. Download a sizing chart and create your own. I’ve never used the Jewelcraft option. Be on the lookout. I’m releasing a tool to do just that in a couple weeks
how do I set up jewelcraft? do I just drop it into my blender files? I looked in all the files once I unzipped the download. there is nothing in there for setting it up. please help. I feel dumb and I'm getting a headache.
Hi v bot. In the video you posted the question to there is a link to my blog site. In that article there is a description of how to add the add one used in the video. Step by step installation instructions. Check it out. Please let me know if you have any other questions
@@watchesandjewelry I figured it out but thank you.
this is what I did. under edit are preferences. under that go to add-ons. then install jewelcraft add on which should be under downloads if you didn't unzip the file. Do not unzip the file. install add-on.
@DAVID SHULT you're welcome
Hello Peter. I have followed this tutorial up until the end with a lot of success. However, I am struggling with the Bool Tool. I have added it from my preferences but am not getting the option to click it in the side bar. I tried following the instructions you gave someone else to export as an stl and then import it again and I am getting error messages when I try to do so. Any advice? Thank you in advance.
Do you mean that you can’t find it? Or that it is not working
Does this work with version 293.6, i don't seem to have the same options that you do? What version are you using?
What options do you seem to be missing?
What software tells you how many diamonds a piece would need?
Your imagination. You still have to figure that one out on your own base on the design you are creating.
@@watchesandjewelry Oh. I seen some guy using some type of software that would tell how many diamonds it needs when he adjusted the size he wouldn't tell me without me buying one of his brass pendants for $600 I was like heck no but i got a picture of it 😂
Just spent an hour staring at my keyboard looking for the 'function key' :) ..........(It's the Ctl key apparently, but it don't work for me!) Instead, go to the Object tab and select apply all modifiers.
I'm afraid I'm lost after you say "Hit the Function Key + A" because my desktop keyboard does not have a Function Key. I've searched for an alternative all over the web but, I've been unsuccessfully. Such a shame to have to stop so early on in this tutorial :(
My mistake. The control key.
@@watchesandjewelry samething happened to me there is no apply modifiers in mine
with no edit tab how do I use the cutter tool?
has this questioned been resolved?
@@nor-mulent3491 Edit > Preferences > Add on > Bool Tool
having problem with making it curve before setting the stones it dosent takes as a curve
I need a bit more info to walk you through this. Can you go to my Facebook page. Facebook.com/myjewelrybench and send a message telling me what steps you’ve taken and where it failed. I’ll spend some time with you to help
When it comes to adding the ring, when I press ok it doesn’t appear on the screen.
That happens sometimes, Part 2 will go through that Hopefully I can get that video out tomorrow... If you still have issues in the meantime, select the ring object, go to the “add modifier” tab, add a “curve”, then assign the curve to the ring object. Manually sometimes works better. I don’t know the code that was written in Jewelcraft, so there may be a variable conflict there...
@@watchesandjewelry Thank you...May I also ask, when will your jewellery library be available
For purchase?
does anyone know how to open the jewelcraft window on windows, i dont have that side workspace bar
me either... i just cant seam to load it.
when i hit difference on the boolean to remove the cutter it keeps the top of the cutter and only removes the bottom hole
Lots of questions. Ok. Depending on your model, if there is an error in the mesh the Boolean tool may not work or in some cases make things worse. There are some little tricks that you can do to fix models without all the work. First export the mesh as a stl. Then import it and remove the original. Second. You can select your model then edit mode then press control T. This will triangulate the faces
In edit mode you can press shit N to force all faces outward. Fave orientation is important. Subdivision of the surface should be done when you first added the first object. I don’t use it to be honest. Models are small and detail will get done in post casting
hi, im having trouble with the cutter in 3.0. can anyone help
What’s the exact issue?
now when i apply the difference it does not leave behind the walls, just cuts it all out and deletes the side internal faces
im having the same problem
or half of the cutter gets joined to the ring and the other half cuts
the add on is not working with me is there any tips :(
By “add” do you mean the union tool?
Yes
Not Able To Install From Preferences? Error Message? Please Help.
I’m assuming you are using blender 2.8x. If you are, then make sure you’ve downloaded the latest version of JewelCraft. (2.7) I believe. Leave it zipped up, and put the zip file into a directory folder will it will be safe from deletion. Go to the Preference tab. Select install add on. Locate the zipped file, and install it. Once installed, make sure that it is activated by placing a check mark in the box for JewelCraft listed in the addons. If it is checked, and listed, the tab should appear on the right side of the 3d viewport. If it does not, place your mouse cursor in the middle of the 3d viewport, and press the N key. This will display, undisplay the Tool Tabs.
If you still get an error, please let me know what error you see, and I’ll dig deeper.
I see the item tab, tool tab, view tab, and jewelcraft tab. There is NO edit tab
OK, so it looks as though some of the addons I use are not active perhaps on your system. You don't need the edit tab to follow my videos, however, if you have not activated the Boolean addon in blender, or the loop tools addon in blender, the edit tab may not appear. For instance, go to the preferences tab in blender, then select the addons tab on the left, scroll down until you find boolean, and make sure that there is a checkmark in the box. If there is, hit the little down arrow, and you should be given an option to put the boolean tool into a tab, by default, it should be in the edit tab. If you want it somewhere else, rename the edit tab to what ever you like, save your settings. The tab, which ever name it has, should appear on the tool panels.
where is the edit tab I don't have one
I imagine you are speaking of the tabs over the 3D workspace. With your mouse in the large box, press the “n” key. Tabs should appear. If you are in edit mode with an object selected, the edit tab should appear.
It looks like the boolien is not working well in the latest ver of blender
Make sure models have out facing normals. Edit mode. Select all. Press shit n
I tried doing this and it comes out like a hex nut
You’re the fuckin goat !!
Thanks for the video, and his name would be pronounced Mikhail (Mee-Ha-Eel) for Russian or (Meek-Eye-El) for the original Hebrew pronunciation which most nonslavic language speakers use. and the last name was right the first time more or less.
Thank you. He deserves to have his name pronounced properly
Great tutorial, thank you for your work, i really learned from you.
one advice regarding setting for mm, i always had an issue zooming in and not seeing my item, till i found this video regarding scaling your screen. it's hard to find if you are not watching every video so i recommend that you do a training on this issue too. link below. it's a long video, but the link will start at the point.
th-cam.com/video/ffgkc2AnwsA/w-d-xo.html
I’ll post a short video or link for you to explain it... give me today, as I have six rings and five watches to get through. LOL. Tourists! LOL
I haven't "Edit" in the task menu on the right :C
Edit:
Found it! ahahah
Same here. Did you find it yet?
got it too. :/