Creating and Positioning the Cabochon
Learn to create an oval cabochon gemstone and position it precisely in the center of the shank.
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Learn to create an oval cabochon gemstone and position it precisely in the center of the shank.
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Go to the Curve tab (1) and create a line (2) that runs across the top of the ring. This will help with positioning.
Activate Osnap and select options to align it accurately.
Go to the Diamonds tab (1) and select Cabochon (2).
Set the Mode to Oval.
Set X to 8 mm, Y to 10 mm, Z to 3 mm.
Set the Girdle Angle to 0.
Use the line created earlier to find the midpoint and place the cabochon in the center of the shank.
In this video, we’ll use the Cabochon command to create a custom-sized cabochon and align it with the shank, ensuring it fits perfectly.
Next Step: With the cabochon positioned, we’ll proceed to fine-tune the fit by offsetting the surface in the next lesson.
