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Primary Matrix Tutorials

These tutorials are suitable for those who have completed primary Matrix training. Choose the level of difficulty that is right for you. (1 = easiest, 3 = most challenging.)

Primary - Level 1

Eternity Ring Builder.pdf
Eternity ring builder now places different gem shapes in one ring.

Signet Ring Builder with Surface Pullback .pdf
New signet builder and Surface Pullback make class rings easy!

Stairway to Heaven.pdf
Practice your trim & split skills to make the second rail of this two-rail sweep ring.

Bypass Ring with Profile Placer.pdf
Use Advanced Options in Proifle Placer to make this easy bypass ring.

Open Sweep.pdf
Practice sweeping and completing an open shank.

Bypass with twist.pdf
Create a bypass ring with a twist using the advanced options found in the Profile Placer tool.

Primary - Level 2

Matrix Art Air Force Emblem.pdf
Learn the easiest application of Matrix Art.

Raised Band & Pattern Maker.pdf
Use the new Raised Band tool with Pattern Builder to engrave a band.

Edit Bezel Profile & Gem Positioner.pdf
Gem Position in 5.3 doesn't require you to input the gems: just select and go!

Bypass Ring with Bendy Tool.pdf
Create a different look for a bypass ring with the curve transform tool.

Euroshank with Curve Transform.pdf
Get more practice using the versatile curve transforom tool.

Rib with Half Bezel.pdf
Learn to edit a profile and Boolean Difference a shape from a bezel.

Solitaire Ring.pdf
Create a custom head using Revolve & Polar Array, then use Profile Placer to create the tapered shank.

Primary - Level 3

Matrix Art Bitmap.pdf
Raise up a bitmap in Matrix Art, adjusting blur and contrast. Use new Rhino tools to place it on a ring.

Matrix Art Effects & Sculpt.pdf
Learn the more challenging tools in Matrix Art to sculpt and transform bitmap images.

Blend Target Heads.pdf
Blend Targets make several varieties of this four-prong head for different gems.

Learning Blend Targets.pdf
Learn how to use many tools in the new target menu to build many styles from one ring.

Wraparound Bypass ring.pdf
Try a more advanced application of the Curve Transform Tool to make flexible, interactive models.

Custom Bezel with Opal.pdf
Trace the bitmap of an opal and build a bezel for it. Model the opal by hand for rendering.

Dome Ring.pdf
Use primary skills Project, Gem layout, and Prong Placer to create this ring.

Cutaway Bezel.pdf
Use Boolean Intersection to create this two-tone oval bezel.

Custom Rail.pdf
Use Profile Placer and Polar Array to create this unique custom rail ring.