# FabLab Chemnitz Boxes/Papercraft
# Finger-jointed/Tabbed Boxes
# Box Maker - Conical
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/t6dtXNu7e89Q8LMZ-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ccwEyl79wM6m4Cvm-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Elliptical Box
More info: [https://www.instructables.com/id/Generating-elliptical-boxes-using-a-laser-cutter-a](https://www.instructables.com/id/Generating-elliptical-boxes-using-a-laser-cutter-a/)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/8ZGslIhq8gYBgULt-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/pN9tZPT4Dmab5KQv-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Elliptical Cone
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/arMmO2FeJn34p2mH-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Oe2VEusIAtjYrtCm-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/IXv9yryadPRDgWDQ-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Generic Generator
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/XBVlcaxuJNurCTwZ-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/dACR8i1gXjpi5vGm-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/pM9ayNEyW1SzuR64-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/NbWtgZwsGo2dj7ig-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/VRj6bYuk3gZ6xNCk-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/fYfMWAzdZNGpPI6W-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/7lal6N6XvES5JVgL-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Lasercut Box
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6og38Yh1Xwm3eKbQ-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/RJNn9LPhjOQCWZl9-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/3m8j9tIaEv0D1FLM-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/qIEpLa8qQDtW4uvK-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/OutMG8AGcwsjWSJi-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/MQfHp9PtfhshFHwC-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Living Hinge
See also [Living Hinge (Fit To Rectangle)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/living-hinge-fit-to-rectangle "Living Hinge (Fit To Rectangle)")
Source: [https://www.reidb.net/LaserLivingHinges.html](https://www.reidb.net/LaserLivingHinges.html)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/FUJlLstewLDZaSCS-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/5cE87rRTYS2si9nl-grafik.png)
See also
- [Living Hinge (Fit To Rectangle)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/living-hinge-fit-to-rectangle "Living Hinge (Fit To Rectangle)")
- [Living Hinge (Size Input)](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/living-hinge-size-input "Living Hinge (Size Input)")
- [Buxtronix Living Hinges](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/buxtronix-living-hinges "Buxtronix Living Hinges")
# Box Maker - Mehr Boxes
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/EVoy7mQj7DPlnyfr-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jipMcXF0qHaJqqic-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/0zoUlRDXMGrJUqAV-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/tyVQphhAGYtJ3pVg-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Path To Flex
Source: [https://github.com/thierry7100/Path2flex](https://github.com/thierry7100/Path2flex)
## Draw some path (it may be closed or open contour!)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/qn6vxbzg3RWfBLey-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/SUF7AN4h8g8oczxj-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/mrYnNGUdCsyoBR7T-grafik.png)
## Adjust some line stuff
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ZJ4E9HJRF14lwDxS-grafik.png)
## Example 2
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/00mOAfla2LYppNS5-grafik.png)
## Example 3 (Buggy)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jJth3KiCl9sB2mxC-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Schroff
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/P7jmlXSNu8U3OCcl-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/gGDrixWKuFeGpuJ2-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - T-Slot
Source: [https://github.com/kchimbo/inkscape\_tslot\_boxmaker](https://github.com/kchimbo/inkscape_tslot_boxmaker)
See also [https://wyolum.com/t-slot-boxmaker](https://wyolum.com/t-slot-boxmaker/)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/iwS3DRHvuPrXnXmu-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/41WnQgt7pBC2wGVQ-grafik.png)
# Box Maker - Tabbed
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/A62bQkLeJyqWrKsu-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/ZUP1UbcZey5vsfaI-grafik.png)
This plugin is based on a lot of different git projects like [combmaker.py](https://gitlab.fabcloud.org/academany/fabacademy/2019/labs/echofab/students/philippe-libioulle/blob/e851465c0b7dbbe018c89e9b86e5a3424fbac7db/projects/week4/combmaker.py)
# Can Generator
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/x7cRa9lLk5nBlmfl-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/a329iOdE7ELBGisp-grafik.png)
# Cut-Craft Boxes
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/a4gCNMaOsMBDqvg4-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/h8CPIXlJn2T5i1n2-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/TA0jD2ToUM7AT6vC-grafik.png)
See also
- [Cut-Craft Cylinder](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-cylinder)
- [Cut-Craft RollerBot](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-rollerbot)
# Cut-Craft Cylinder
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/AwY8pzwbGFIwb3Xt-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/rkBkdWBeapzyFbCM-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/5i4VzgWYolQzxOq1-grafik.png)
See also
- [Cut-Craft Boxes](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-boxes)
- [Cut-Craft RollerBot](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-rollerbot)
# Cut-Craft RollerBot
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/yUWqYC6u5EF4exIn-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/G8xTyvIdAaRw9So1-grafik.png)
See also
- [Cut-Craft Boxes](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-boxes)
- [Cut-Craft Cylinder](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/cut-craft-cylinder)
# Grid Strip Creator (qlocktwo)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/lOmXuarazf97yctJ-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/HDb4PiDSr17Ol0Q0-grafik.png)
# PlyCutter
- [https://github.com/tjltjl/plycutter](https://github.com/tjltjl/plycutter)
- [https://tjltjl.github.io/plycutter](https://tjltjl.github.io/plycutter)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/PckGtb0Zl1HfNxNj-grafik.png)
To make this work we need to install the plycutter module itself:
```bash
sudo dnf install gmp-devel mpfr-devel mpc libmpc-devel #required to build gmpy2
#install plycutter dependency:
pip install git+https://github.com/tjltjl/plycutter.git
#or by cloning:
git clone https://github.com/eridur-de/plycutter.git
cd plycutter
sudo python3 setup.py install
plycutter #test the command if it is available and if it works
```
# Quick Joint
Source of documentation: [https://github.com/JarrettR/QuickJoint](https://github.com/JarrettR/QuickJoint)
This is an Inkscape extension to help rapidly prototype 3D assemblies using a laser cutter, CNC router, waterjet cutter, or similar 2D process. It can quickly add box tabs to objects.
Notes
- works only for straight line segments!
- works for objects like rectangles too
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/XAwGGckz2FzBvq7N-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/P98W74He7RJgDsaF-grafik.png)
## Draw some line or polygon
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/BeAmRwNVmmjBPy0H-grafik.png)
## Use extension to add tabs or slots
Example with 6 lines (sides):
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/FKczacr264VTYhHv-grafik.png)
added to all sides:
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/WN2Z4DOc1bM8mnbR-grafik.png)
# Origami Patterns
# Origami Pattern - Bendy Straw
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/HWLLEUReG2OKqYiG-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/MrXyorLRgn3PUjzq-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6k68S7HOkBKwYlmf-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/pjvEnwLlbUPUjimQ-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/pAMzc57xbV72t82A-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/mXKMcXbt8ELEMY57-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/e8xvKOeJZIvVEtic-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/GsEXYPoHOKZ1V6tJ-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - Circular
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Hv0BmWHKss6D7SN9-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jXJs6VMXNwUcM0rF-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2fpdukph2ADw0RKM-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Ah2QB6yooaY8K3DD-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/AbR4FAQgv76GnraF-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/cUL6NHDMnsfEIhKW-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - Kresling Tower
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6In9O6GUMr63pCuU-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Mb5PGR385mxJBVr4-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/JavRwBFXoQ66bv0a-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/L7TqeNRYBP5uR4Ta-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/B1ArZ8duplr00ZHC-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/VAQiOOD9rP8qVx23-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/l2EhsXN4IioAXJdD-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - N-sided Hypar
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/vXcqRLbVuDwiy1Ol-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/NVrC7T5bDtkRUXYT-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/26UqMLfEvq96COqT-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/C4gB9Y6GLfaEz12P-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/bIICrPVelTBea42A-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Fd2MaO7rUzMtHJn6-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jffViO2c2qpON16c-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/4OePRytjSc4u2eDq-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/28vqMGaQ0mR0QwE6-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - Support Ring
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/eb0fD697pEbx48nr-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/kRBIWcGQ9TWndjHe-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/XhgBxfbvIzl8XGOX-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - Template Effect
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/PG6Y2uLoPGkmC4Mg-grafik.png)
# Origami Pattern - Waterbomb
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2ztlbKYP9ZuiVKtZ-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6zQTY0qMnLWTORe4-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2QhtYB6sN0lYn4am-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/mHN5kbdkMZDfIXH9-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/sWgvVdqxHNEuRDUU-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/0Z2v78cDe1j5ZkZ8-grafik.png)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/tJXgMnYTnZt4ydS7-grafik.png)
# 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)
# Papercraft Flatteners
# DXF 2 Papercraft
DXF 2 Papercraft is a small Inkscape wrapper for [dxf2papercraft](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/wissenswertes-DZA/page/dxf2papercraft)
Documentation page: [https://dxf2papercraft.sourceforge.net](https://dxf2papercraft.sourceforge.net)
We can use [Purge Duplicate Path Segments](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/purge-duplicate-path-segments) to remove duplicate lines to cleanup the generated output.
Tested to work with DXF version "R12 Binary DXF". You can use [ODA File Converter](https://www.opendesign.com/guestfiles/oda_file_converter) to convert down to this older format. See [DXF/DWG Importer](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz/page/dxfdwg-importer "DXF/DWG Importer") for some hints.
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/mGKTKJbt5yMOpg7V-grafik.png)
## Example Output
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/axksL14TpXuQYpLY-grafik.png)
# Papercraft Unfold
This tool converts a STL/OFF/PLY/OBJ into binary STL Format. The STL then gets unfolded (flattened) to make a papercraft model.
It utilizes [https://github.com/osresearch/papercraft](https://github.com/osresearch/papercraft) and [https://github.com/admesh/admesh](https://github.com/admesh/admesh)
Avoid importing STL files with a lot of surfaces. Larger files require intense computing power. It's better to use simplified low-poly models (with a decent amount of triangles). See [Simplification and remeshing of STL parts](https://old.stadtfabrikanten.org/display/AFUS/Simplification+and+remeshing+of+STL+parts)
| **3D STL preview** | **Papercraft Unfold output** |
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/Y2PSRgDKSIawk3x7-grafik.png) | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/sdYFyHndO22UcKA5-grafik.png) |
## Usage
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/WqHOLILD6yVfrhqe-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/SzmkiZNQtC6oJcMK-grafik.png)
## Manual steps
### PaperCraft Unfold tool compilation on Windows (and Linux)
The folowing steps how to compile `unfold` binary which is used for the upper mentioned Inkscape plugin.
### Start Cygwin (Windows) or use your regular bash shell (Linux)
On Linux we can easily compile using `gcc` and `make`. For Windows executable we can use cygwin with installed `gcc` and `make` libraries.
### Compile
```bash
cd /c/
git clone https://github.com/osresearch/papercraft
cd papercraft
make
cp C:\Babun\.babun\cygwin\bin /c/papercraft/
explorer .
```
Papercraft Unfold supports option to generate labels for edges. We can make separate compilations to have both variants. (variable: `static int draw_labels = 0;`)
### Start cmd shell
```bash
cd C:\papercraft
unfold < Bunny-LowPoly.stl > bunny.svg
#or explicitely with extension .exe
unfold.exe < Bunny-LowPoly.stl > bunny.svg
```
### Check output and compare with input
| **Bunny-LowPoly.stl** | **unfold < Bunny-LowPoly.stl > bunny.svg** | **bunny.svg** |
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/PbAYTCLPz8YtuQ70-grafik.png) | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/hTx6DPXNCJiFPoFf-grafik.png) | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/2ucgXa03AA5QZccb-grafik.png) |
# Paperfold
## About
Paperfold is another flattener for triangle mesh files, heavily based on [https://github.com/felixfeliz/paperfoldmodels](https://github.com/felixfeliz/paperfoldmodels) by Felix Scholz aka felixfeliz.
Possible input files are STL, Wavefront OBJ, PLY and OFF. (possible import file types with OpenMesh in principle: [https://www.graphics.rwth-aachen.de/media/openmesh\_static/Documentations/OpenMesh-8.0-Documentation/a04096.html](https://www.graphics.rwth-aachen.de/media/openmesh_static/Documentations/OpenMesh-8.0-Documentation/a04096.html))
## Prepare to install openmesh
To run this extension you need to install OpenMesh bindings with python pip. When installing Paperfold by installing MighyScape, this will already be done for you on Linux systems. Else:
**Ubuntu**
```bash
sudo apt install cmake
sudo apt install g++
sudo apt install python3-dev
pip3 install openmesh
```
**Fedora**
```bash
sudo dnf install cmake
sudo dnf install g++
sudo dnf install python3-devel
pip3 install cmake
pip3 install pybind11
pip3 install openmesh
```
**Windows**
1. Windows **requires** [CMake executable](https://cmake.org/download/) (but version 3, not 4!)
2. Install MS Visual Studio Community Edition → If you receive an error like "NMake Makefiles does not support platform specification, but platform x64 was specified." In case the instalation fails you can also try to install precompiled Windows binaries from [https://gitlab.vci.rwth-aachen.de:9000/OpenMesh/OpenMesh](https://gitlab.vci.rwth-aachen.de:9000/OpenMesh/OpenMesh)
3. Install openmesh bindings
```bash
pip3 install openmesh
```
## How it works
The algorithm of paperfoldmodels consists of three steps:
1. Find a minimum spanning tree of the dual graph of the mesh.
2. Unfold the dual graph.
3. Remove self-intersections by adding additional cuts along edges.
Reference: The code is mostly based on the algorithm presented in a by Straub and Prautzsch ([https://geom.ivd.kit.edu/downloads/proj-paper-models\_cut\_out\_sheets.pdf](https://geom.ivd.kit.edu/downloads/proj-paper-models_cut_out_sheets.pdf)).
Please also have a look at [DXF 2 Papercraft](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/dxf-2-papercraft "DXF 2 Papercraft") and [Papercraft Unfold](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/papercraft-unfold "Papercraft Unfold").
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/vPx3dmjkoIovKK0v-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/uFR6ALlGDHWbE5gY-grafik.png)
## Example with a Ruby model file
[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1315127/files](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1315127/files)
| **STL preview** | **Unwrapped by Paperfold** |
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/qbGhmKpXEwMMDYPZ-grafik.png) | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/a6nkH6mjsDxcS9Lu-grafik.png) |
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/i5a798ZmoVczgakk-grafik.png)
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/xhFg3qUM34pb2r5i-grafik.png)
|
## Differences between poly facets and triangles
There is a great difference which comes fromt the input file. If you use polygonal input file, the unfolded mesh looks better because it has less useless folds and glue tab numbers. There is no algorithm to remove fold lines for coplanar adjacent triangles which form a polygon facet.
|
| **Triangle mesh file (model saved stl)** | **Polygonal facets (model saved as .obj)** |
| 3D mesh preview (Blender) | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/imkK0ICFlHoxVJHX-grafik.png)
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/jZSnwE6SpRUnjicI-grafik.png)
|
| Unfolding | [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/6md1MZGlm1qixtID-grafik.png)
| [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/CdHDdpcx9VQiJzEy-grafik.png)
|
## Hot tips
- Add some joints to your paperfold using Joinery
- [https://clementzheng.github.io/joinery](https://clementzheng.github.io/joinery/)
- [https://www.instructables.com/Joinery-Joints-for-Laser-Cut-Assemblies](https://www.instructables.com/Joinery-Joints-for-Laser-Cut-Assemblies/)
- ...or add tabs using [Tab Generator](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/books/fablab-chemnitz-boxespapercraft/page/tab-generator "Tab Generator")
- Simulate using Origami Simulator
- [https://origamisimulator.org](https://origamisimulator.org/)
- [https://github.com/amandaghassaei/OrigamiSimulator](https://github.com/amandaghassaei/OrigamiSimulator)
- generate cool model files from more complex 3d models using a vertice reducing tool:
- [https://github.com/ipepe/3dless-com](https://github.com/ipepe/3dless-com)
[](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/dKl1KQb73mL9cl9a-grafik.png) [](https://wiki.stadtfabrikanten.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-05/uw2gqROubQv5Qbph-grafik.png)