How to Design a Creative Gem Box using 3D CAD Software
A beautifully designed gem box is more than just a storage container, it’s a decorative piece that showcases creativity while protecting valuable items. Using 3D modeling software, you can create a unique and functional gem box by combining precise modeling techniques with custom design elements. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to design a creative gem box step by step in SelfCAD, exploring tools and workflows that will help you build an elegant, detailed model ready for visualization or 3D printing
Follow along with the interactive tutorial at; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/172mu2j4j505t595f5m6k301234236u40x15
Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set height to 25, rotation y to 45
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 25, height to 10, depth to 46, position x to 35, position y to 25
Tick the checkmark finalize cube
From the deform category on the toolbar choose taper; Set origin position to right, plane to left/right, z to -110
Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel
Click to activate edge selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
Click scale on the toolbar; Set z to 101.
Click on highlighted region to select it
Click scale on the toolbar; Set z to 38
Click on highlighted region to deselect it
From the utilities category on the toolbar choose mirror; Set create copy to true, direction to left, offset to 18.5
Click on mesh 8(1), mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union.
Tick the checkmark to finalize union
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 97, height to 25, depth to 97, position y to 25, rotation y to 45.
Click on union 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose union 1 to subtract, and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Click hide button to hide selected object
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 40, height to 25, depth to 7, position y to 5.
Click on union 1 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 16 to subtract.
Click show button to show mesh 12
From the right panel choose materials; Set settings to textures, texture category to wood.
Click wood 1 button to apply texture
Set settings to uv, mapping to face uv.
Tick the checkmark to finalize materials.
Click on mesh 12 to select it. Click on union 1 to deselect
From the right panel choose materials; Set settings to textures, texture category to wood, Click wood 4 button to apply texture
Set settings to uv, Set mapping to face uv.
Tick the checkmark to finalize materials.
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 (https://www.selfcad.com/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 (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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