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Nailed It: Module 2 - Charm & Gem Modeling

  • Course
  • 14 Lessons

Quick note: This module builds on techniques from earlier lessons, so I’ll be moving a bit faster through some steps.

If you’re new to Blender, I recommend reviewing the Blender Basics lesson and keeping your cheat sheet handy while following along.

Welcome to Module 2 of Nailed It: 3D Academy

Learn the signature techniques that bring nail designs to life! This module teaches you how to create the charms, gems, and decorative elements that transform basic nails into finished designs.

You'll learn modeling techniques for creating dimensional charms, sparkling gems, pearls, bows, rhinestones, and custom decorative pieces that can be applied to nails or sold separately as accessories.

By the end of this module you'll know how to create charms and gems that take your nail sets from basic to finished πŸ’Ž

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πŸŽ“ What You'll Learn

By the end of this course you will know how to:

  • Create a variety of gem shapes

  • Create dimensional charms and decorative elements

  • Design bows, pearls, and rhinestone details

  • Properly scale and position charms on nail surfaces

  • Duplicate and arrange multiple charms efficiently

πŸ›  Tools You'll Need

  • Blender 3.6.9 (free)

  • Jewelcraft Add-On (provided in the Student Hub Discord)

    πŸ“‹ Prerequisites

  • Basic Blender navigation (see recommended tutorials)

  • Basic nail mesh creation (Module 1 or equivalent modeling knowledge)

You do not need to complete Module 1 if you already have your own nail meshes or equivalent modeling experience. You may use your existing models as long as they are clean and ready for charm placement.

πŸŽ“ You're Not Learning Alone

  • πŸ’• Academy Student Discord role included

  • πŸ’¬ Class chat & questions channel

  • πŸ–Ό Student showcase

  • πŸŽ™ Study hall voice channel

  • πŸ“ Homework submissions

I'm ready to start my journey!

⚠️ Please Note

  • UV unwrapping and advanced texturing for charms are covered in Module 3

  • All sales are final. Refunds are not provided once access has been granted

  • Purchasing individual modules or bundles does not grant full course enrollment or access to live module reviews, Q&A sessions, or certification

Course Content

Module 0: Set up + Getting Started

Get everything set up before we begin. In this module, you'll set up Blender, and learn how to navigate the course, access your resources, and get the most out of your learning experience.

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Start Here: How To Use This Course
Lesson 1: Blender Set Up: Download, Install, & Preferences
Lesson 2: Blender Basics (Watch Before Starting)
Lesson 3: Accessing Resources + Student Hub

πŸ’Ž Module 2: Charm & Gem Modeling

This module teaches you how to create the charms, gems, and decorative elements that transform basic nails into finished designs. You’ll learn modeling techniques for creating dimensional charms, sparkling gems, pearls, bows, rhinestones, and custom decorative pieces that can be applied to nails or sold separately as accessories.

Lesson 1: Installing Jewelcraft + Setup
Lesson 2: Reference Setup & Jewel Layout Planning
Lesson 3: Creating Your First Charm Base Shape (Step-by-Step)
Lesson 4: Building Additional Charm Base Shapes
Lesson 5a: Sculpt Mode Overview + PureRef
Lesson 5b: Refining Charms with Sculpting
Lesson 6: Adding Gems to Metal Charms with Jewelcraft
Lesson 7: Applying Basic Materials to Metal Charms
Lesson 8: Creating & Finishing Remaining Gem Structures (Full Workflow)
πŸ“Module 2 Assignment: Charms & Gems

Get started today!