# Paper/Cardboard Boxes
# Collar
Source: [https://github.com/obzerving/Collarz](https://github.com/obzerving/Collarz)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/mBWvedVVyETqvV8e-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ZZLLifo4rRAlq54T-grafik.png)
The Collar extension can be used by papercrafters to design a truncated regular polygon. The user inputs the number of sides for the overall polygon shape, the width of the "collar" at the top and at the bottom, and also the height of the collar.
The output of the program provides the side, top and bottom pieces—with gluing tabs where needed—as well as untabbed pieces that are used for cutting the decorative/wrapper paper to cover the outside of the object
More details: [https://github.com/obzerving/Collarz/blob/main/How\_to\_use\_collarz.pdf](https://github.com/obzerving/Collarz/blob/main/How_to_use_collarz.pdf)
# Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/kWrlwHPoiMHqEAJr-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/uYuSFOrMXeiGAaxI-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-automatic-bottom-case)
- [Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-airplane-type-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Double Railing Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-double-railing-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Girdle](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-girdle)
- [Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-swiss-bottom-case)
# Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/wX0W2gPuZaO442zI-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/WL8vaCH1DQSFzzPz-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-4-point-base-box)
- [Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-automatic-bottom-case)
- [Estucheria - Double Railing Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-double-railing-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Girdle](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-girdle)
- [Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-swiss-bottom-case)
# Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/yyMNsb16JhNhy121-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/xTXBEIfRWW7nvExj-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-4-point-base-box)
- [Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-airplane-type-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Double Railing Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-double-railing-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Girdle](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-girdle)
- [Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-swiss-bottom-case)
# Estucheria - Double Railing Case
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/EyrSRtk7VrMKUMKy-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ba2pZT8MRd6PtKJ5-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-4-point-base-box)
- [Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-automatic-bottom-case)
- [Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-airplane-type-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Girdle](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-girdle)
- [Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-swiss-bottom-case)
# Estucheria - Girdle
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/FIGOc9iXCJsBS1JE-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/WR983ZO8G8BKEHSl-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-4-point-base-box)
- [Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-automatic-bottom-case)
- [Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-airplane-type-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Double Railing Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-double-railing-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-swiss-bottom-case)
# Estucheria - Linear Case
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/GQU5pekjI257qScE-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ZG8hsbDUWafwFNKB-grafik.png)
# Estucheria - Swiss Bottom Case
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/I8ePgSNRtANeQrcF-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/8NL6WhEgWm9q2Qe0-grafik.png)
See also
- [Estucheria - 4 Point Base Box](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-4-point-base-box)
- [Estucheria - Automatic Bottom Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-automatic-bottom-case)
- [Estucheria - Airplane Type Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-airplane-type-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Double Railing Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-double-railing-case)
- [Estucheria - Linear Case](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-linear-case)
- [Estucheria - Girdle](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/estucheria-girdle)
# Extruder
Source: [https://github.com/obzerving/Extruderz](https://github.com/obzerving/Extruderz)
Inkscape extension that generates paper model of an extruded shape
Given a closed path of straight lines, this program generates a paper model of (1) another copy of the closed path; (2) an extrusion (or more if it exceeds the maximum length) represented by a strip with tabs and score lines; and (3) strips for covering the tabbed strips. See the file [How\_to\_use\_extruder.pdf](https://github.com/obzerving/Extruderz/blob/main/How_to_use_extruder.pdf) for details. [Inkscape 1.1 Papercraft Extruder Extension from Installation to Design Space](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTKPwi4G5_s) is a video tutorial on using the extension.
## Draw some polygon (closed polyline)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/vl2bmmckV2tEUSbG-grafik.png)
## Run the extension
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/LH8C4AYVqQuO8j59-grafik.png)
## Get the result
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/8xfvDyAXc5BHY7nS-grafik.png)
See also
- [Unwind Paths](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/unwind-paths "Unwind Paths")
- [Tab Generator](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/tab-generator "Tab Generator")
- [Collar](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/collar "Collar")
# InkPACKING
This plugin creates useful boxes for packing your desired products.
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/HmkdhphnWisapgUn-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jS6o2IA8A9koqkaN-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/d9Eas4CKb3Tfgkpn-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/3wCbJljdEWxaZsC9-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6gJskeLpDTA2huU2-grafik.png)
# Leather Case
A Inkscape extension to generate the pieces for a leather case that can be laser cut. The leather case is intended to be used with up to 5 mobile phones.
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/qr0iTY5nKhajqIUC-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/0b6dkg8CeSTpNseq-grafik.png)
Actually it's the job to find out how this looks alike in reality.
# Playing Cards
Source:
- [https://github.com/DerElam/inkscape-extension-playing-cards](https://github.com/DerElam/inkscape-extension-playing-cards)
- [https://inkscape.org/de/~DerElam/%E2%98%85playing-cards](https://inkscape.org/de/~DerElam/%E2%98%85playing-cards))
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/04Aod1cyVNHnska6-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/MqFiX38rmyyZOqrP-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ApqtdEGS8RkRQUbh-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/SUfckSwGtG1ZmKeN-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/pnTYXk7knScwa8gG-grafik.png)
## Sample Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/BtRYwr3ZTKnBFg6Q-grafik.png)
# Polygen
Source: [https://github.com/obzerving/Polygen](https://github.com/obzerving/Polygen)
More info: [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obzerving/Polygen/main/How\_to\_Use\_Polygen.pdf](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obzerving/Polygen/main/How_to_Use_Polygen.pdf)
## Draw target path
Draw your "silhouette" path and the centerline about which you want it to revolve. This must be an **open** polyline
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/57GNNWd7COy1TAke-grafik.png)
## Run the extension
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2FQcXWbToCsTGA6j-grafik.png)
## Get the result
You need to duplicate the surfaces yourself
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/P2zuXVC21E5q72Wj-grafik.png)
# Polyhedra
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/i9bw8oxvQ0ap3KJj-grafik.png)
## The options
- archimedean dual
- A Catalan body or dual Archimedean body is a body that is dual to an Archimedean body. For example, the rhombic dodecahedron is dual to the cuboctahedron. The Catalan solids - of which there are 13 - are named after the Belgian mathematician Eugène Charles Catalan.
- archimedean
- convex polyhedra with the following properties: their side faces are regular polygons, all the vertices of the body behave completely identically to each other, and they are neither Platonic solids nor prisms or antiprisms.
- platonic
- polyhedra with the greatest possible symmetry. Each of them is bounded by several congruent plane regular polygons. Another name is regular solids. There are five Platonic solids.
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/bt6oToRAHHUw6lKJ-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/8CtPP7TzEdP25dxw-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/qZLyTP3JemHxVvrE-grafik.png)
# Robot Boxes
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/bPawDy3MBKw1qBFW-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2WkkcOUkPNzAXHC7-grafik.png)
# Sheet Metal Conus
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/PJrx4tciMsL4cy9h-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/G47QAEB5fcYfely1-grafik.png)
# Simple Frame
Source: [https://github.com/redentis/inkscape-extensions](https://github.com/redentis/inkscape-extensions)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/dFkvpfeVJu8Rs9RH-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6AmqSid2z1kI3PMc-grafik.png)
# Tab Generator
Source: [https://github.com/obzerving/Tabgen](https://github.com/obzerving/Tabgen)
## About
Inkscape extension for putting tabs and scorelines on **closed** paths and objects like rectangles or other polygins. Given a closed path of straight lines, this program generates a paper model of tabs and score lines for each **straight** edge. You may not use bezier curves. Please convert them to polylines, for example using [Convert To Polylines](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/convert-to-polylines "Convert To Polylines") or [Approximate Curves by Straight Lines (Flatten Beziers)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/in-house-extensions/page/approximate-curves-by-straight-lines-flatten-beziers "Approximate Curves by Straight Lines (Flatten Beziers)")
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/WZfextq49YjYp7Iy-grafik.png)
## Example output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/EPzaz7sNYl1hqN9Z-grafik.png)
# Tuckbox
A similar generator for card boxes like Tuckbox is [https://www.templatemaker.nl/de/cardbox](https://www.templatemaker.nl/de/cardbox/)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/rVqLJ8ept4NglQgf-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/5c0TvYj2EJxJYvzL-grafik.png)
Tuckbox is not a well written extension for laser cutting output. But you can simply do the following to make laser files:
1. Create a tuckbox
2. Select all and colorize it to blue
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/iT0dcg77y1R2XamD-grafik.png)
3. Duplicate it, colorize it red, ungroup all, run union all for the duplicate selection, remove the fill color. You get the outline like this:
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/zxineEBVHb0BrbtP-grafik.png)
The outer contour will be processed by laser twice (first engraving, then cutting). It consumes more time but it basically works
# Zoetrope
Zoetrope maker.
- Prints disk of given diameter and number of images around the outside.
- Also includes a pulse trigger ring to trigger a strobe.
- Width and phase of the pulse can be defined.
- Prints a distorted and undistorted image reference sizes
- for use in a paint program to distort the source inages to fit onto the Disk.
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/yGXyB9OyU8geBzS7-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/njAX7ZX0Z3xyDVB9-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/euPMYfSZ8nBsdokd-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/SLbc7hjZRJQ7INjx-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/XLqu0s54oElnNszv-grafik.png)