How I make Wedding Ring Boxes

[RockyAussie]

Next step is to cut them all up the middle and fold. The spray glue test worked.

After tis is done the ends have to be trimmed and formed into a circle. As there were so many I thought best to make a holding block to help form the shape more quickly. So you see below the printing of this while I trim the ends.

A very sharp knife is needed to not have the Grosgrain fray out everywhere.

Once they are cut I put an edge of pva glue to stop any future fraying. This section has been changed and can be seen in the video when done.

Now I test the new holding block. The short legs hold the shape while I tuck the join in and under and then with tape I completely surround the section.

The next step is to now insert into the bottom cup in this case fully and then the tool can slide out. It is a firm push in and an easy slide out. Just what I wanted.

More exciting stuff next.

 

[motocouture]

Awesome, lovin' this!

Question, what software do you use to create the 3D shapes for printing?

[RockyAussie]

6 hours ago, motocouture said:

Awesome, lovin' this!

Question, what software do you use to create the 3D shapes for printing?

Glad to hear you like it. I've been thinking its got to boring. Should be getting close to finished now. I use mostly Auto Cad for the drawings as that is what I've used for years with the pattern work and then convert the files to stl files. Any 3d printer will work with them and Cura is where the instructions get sorted. For instance the block being printed above is at 30% density and the cups are printed at100%. There are quite a few free various versions out there now.

I will now show how I insert the foam section. A few dabs of pva glue work well here.

A new locating ring helps to position the foam and acts like a piston ring compressor.The same tool is used to form the velvet over the foam block before this step.

A little push in here sits it into the glue as well.

Next is the lid section and first is to insert the satin embossed logo. A dab of contact holds this in place and is further held by lids Grosgrain piece.

Below I am preparing a packing strip before the Grosgrain strip goes into place.

Next picture shows thepacker strip attached and it now gets a layer of contact put on to hold the Grosgrain strip in place.

After this I allow the contact to dry for an hour or more. Next steps should be the finish off pictures.

 

 

[RockyAussie]

Now I make up the strip for the lid section in a similar method to the bottom section after the contact glue is dry enough.

After the ring is made ready I push this piece into the cup and then follow this with another tool to press down on the

outer edges of the ring.

I hope you have enjoyed learning how these ring boxes are made so far and I must mention the customer I make this product for

as she is a wonderful young lady named Sally and I can assure you she strives to have all of her products made to the highest possible
standard and give her customers a truly wonderful service. Here is the link and please take a look.

. http://www.amonie.com.au/?v=6cc98ba2045f

Sally has assured me that if you mention seeing this post on Leatherworker.net she will supply it FREE of freight charges.

 

There is one more section to add to this and that is where I do the monogramming and that is also done for you with No extra Charge.

 

 

[chuckgaudette]

These are very beautiful Brian. I've enjoyed reading every step. I marvel at how you are able to create whatever tools you need to accomplish a task. Thanks for sharing.

Chuck

[RockyAussie]

Thanks Chuck. I hope that the video is going to be better. Please have a look at Sally's site as her pictures leave mine for dead I think.

I'm thinking of making up a watch box version along a similar construction but I might have to find me an ideal marketer for that first.

Ahh so many ideas and so little time....Brian

[plinkercases]

Thank you Brian and I must say I am most envious of your quality control K9.... he looks like a great shop companion.

Edited September 23, 2017 by plinkercases
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[RockyAussie]

On 23/09/2017 at 10:35 AM, plinkercases said:

Thank you Brian and I must say I am most envious of your quality control K9.... he looks like a great shop companion.

Thanks for the acknowledgement and he is a she and typical of great dane's and wolfhounds she loves to lay around everywhere. Mostly she loves laying in the busiest crossroad paths in the factory and therefore I think your envy is not always so well shared.

[LumpenDoodle2]

She's just trying to keep your priorities right.   Dog first, work second.

[plinkercases]

6 hours ago, LumpenDoodle2 said:

She's just trying to keep your priorities right.   Dog first, work second.

thanks for the chuckle LumpenDoodle2...