How to Design a Bracelet Chain With SelfCAD

Learn how to design a bracelet chain with SelfCAD

How to Design a Bracelet Chain with SelfCAD

In this tutorial, we'll dive into the art of digital design using SelfCAD, unraveling the steps to create a bracelet chain that perfectly encapsulates your style. SelfCAD's intuitive features make the design process accessible and enjoyable.

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Torus

Set Ring Radius to 10, Tube Radius to 2, Tubular Segments to 30, Radial Segments to 30, Position x to 70

Click to finalize Torus

From the Deform Category on the Toolbar choose Bend

Set Plane to Back/Front . Set y to 180

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

Click Rotate on the Toolbar

Set y to 50

Click ‘x’ to close Transformation panel

From the Tools category on the Toolbar choose Copy Offsets

Set Operation to Pivot. Set Amount of Copies to 42

Click Copy button to create copies

Click ‘x’ to close Copy offsets panel

From the Edit Menu on the Toolbar choose Group

Complete!

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy and 3D Modeling 101 series. This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.