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The Jewelry CAD Institute

“Continue your training to complete your passion. Let us help you conquer your inhibitions.”

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About The Jewelry CAD Institute

The Jewelry CAD Institute has been training over 1800 members since 2008 in the use of Matrix and Rhinoceros 3-D CAD programs. We provide training services from basic to advanced users for modeling in the jewelry trade. We provide CAD modeling and printing services for clients all over the world. We have produced over 150 professional videos, inclusive of Matrix and Rhino, for your training purposes which can be downloaded onto your computer. SOON TO COME RHINO 7 VIDEOS!

Russ Hyder, President-CEO of The Jewelry CAD Institute, has been developing and instructing CAD for jewelry since 2001 in multiple applications. He is a 45 year jewelry industry specialist with experience in retail, engraving, master bench jeweler skills, casting, CAD/CAM modeling and instruction in Matrix and Rhinoceros software. He is considered an expert in the trade from being a 5 year apprentice in bench work through developing programs in CAD for GIA and The Jewelry CAD Institute. He has taught all over the world on 4 continents and has developed a methodology to more efficient cad design.

Expert Training and Modeling…

We are educators and professional modelers in Matrix and Rhinoceros 3D software for the jewelry trade.

Professional Printing Services…

We also grow or print models from CAD files produced by us or outside clients.

Download Our Videos to Your Computer…

We have produced over 150 videos in Matrix and Rhino for you to download for your training experience.

Reasons our videos will help you be successful

  • Our instruction will help you become more efficient in time and accuracy.

    Reason #1

  • The techniques and workflow are our proprietary way of instruction.

    Reason #2

  • The videos will take you through step by step in detail during projects of real world applications and general lessons.

    Reason #3

  • Our videos will show you how to set up for rendering and for manufacture.

    Reason #4

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To purchase and download the videos...

Step 1

Fill out the form below and choose which software application you want to learn - Matrix or Rhino in the drop-down box.

Step 2

Click on the PayPal button "Buy Now" under the training you want to learn. This will take you to PayPal for the transaction.

Step 3

After the transaction is complete, you will be sent a link to download the videos in Dropbox. It is not automatically generated. We will send you a link manually. You have 24 hours to download the videos for your training. After 24 hours, you will no longer be able to download the videos.

Matrix Training

Learn Matrix with The Jewelry CAD's training versions 7.5-9 through our videos spanning beginning through advanced workflows. Advanced time saving techniques will make you more efficient.

$99.99
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Rhino Training

Learn Rhinoceros with The Jewelry CAD's training using version 6 and 7 to enhance your workflow with techniques from beginning to advanced to save you time. Over 64 Lessons and 50 Project Videos are included.

$199.99
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    FAQ’s.

    Does your video training include the software?

    In short, no the software does not come with the video training. Rhino 6 software is available for download for 90 days after which you can no longer save files and plugins stop working: https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5/latest

    How much space do I need on my computer to install the videos?

    You will need approximately 60GB for the Matrix video package 1. You will need approximately 30GB for the Rhino package 1.

    How many computers can I install the videos on?

    One. These videos are for the express training for individual users on one computer at one location. They may not be reproduced or shared any other way. The videos remain the property and all rights both nationally and internationally will be enforced. Please read our terms and conditions.