Cabochon Ring
Lesson 32 of 34
Shaping the Shank with Boolean Difference
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Objective: Use the Boolean Difference command to cut a perfect seat for the cabochon in the shank.
Boolean Difference:
- In the Solid tab, select Boolean Difference.
- Select the shank, press Enter, then select the offset solid, and press Enter again.
Check Shank Fit:
- Use Hide to conceal the gem and examine the seat created in the shank.
- Use Show to bring the cabochon back.
Video Lesson: In this lesson, we’ll use Boolean Difference to carve out the area for the cabochon to sit in, making sure it has a precise fit within the shank.
Next Step: With the shank and cabochon perfectly fitted, we’ll move on to smoothing the edges for rendering in the next lesson.