Wow, guys... I've been on bunches of forums over the years, and I have to say that this was one of the best welcomes I've ever had!!

I've viewed the tutorial, but it seemed a bit too simplistic for me to translate any of it to what I've been trying to do. For some reason, I just can't figure out how to get the basic shape of that ring to work out.

I'm trying to do a solid signet ring out of that shape, without all that silly little filigree work around the top of the bezel, and also to make the bezel a little thicker. But I have to get the basic shape of the ring first!!

I've also run into another problem that is irritating, and may be a show-stopper. The "round edges" script plugins I've seen all won't work with Version 8.

Maybe I'll just end up buying some blank wax forms, and try carving it by hand...

Greetings and Salutations, everyone!

I just discovered the wonders of SketchUp, v.8, and I have to say it looks like a great program so far. I've made a few things like a house, a rocket, and some other simple stuff. I see that there is a huge amount of potential, and so I went looking for a good place to learn, and beg a little help from time to time.

I'm afraid that my ambition far outweighs my skill and experience, so I hope you'll all indulge me and remember that I'm a total n00b.

Anyway, I have this item I'd like to try to draw in SketchUp, albeit with a couple of minor alterations, and I haven't the first clue how to go about doing it. I've attached a picture, in the hopes I can generate some discussion, suggestions, and even ideas as simple as where to start!! The basic shape of the item is going to be a doozie, at least for me.

Thanks, and I'm glad to be here...