How to Design a Coin Holder Using 3D CAD Software

How to Design a Coin Holder Using 3D CAD Software

Keeping loose change organized can be a daily hassle, but with a custom-designed coin holder, you can turn clutter into convenience. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to design your own coin holder using SelfCAD, a beginner-friendly yet powerful browser-based 3D modeling tool. Whether you’re new to 3D design or looking for a quick project to test your skills, this guide will help you create a functional and stylish coin holder from scratch. By the end, you’ll have a printable design that’s ready for your desk, car, or entryway, and a better understanding of how to use SelfCAD’s intuitive tools along the way

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Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes Category on the Toolbar choose Cylinder; Set Top Radius to 25, Bottom Radius to 25, Height to 50, Position x to 25, Position z to 25

Click to finalize Cylinder

Click to activate Polygon Selection Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

Click Delete button to delete selected object

Click on highlighted region to select it

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Inset. Set Inset Amount to 11

Click to finalize Inset. Click Delete button to delete selected object

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Add Thickness; Set Thickness to -2, Use Vertex Normals to True

Click to finalize Add Thickness

Click to activate Edge Selection. Click on highlighted region to select it

From the Modify Category on the Toolbar choose Fillet. Set Intensity to 1, Level to 3

Click to finalize Fillet

From the Tools Category on the Toolbar choose Copy Offsets; Set Operation to Pivot, x to 5, z to 5, Amount of copies to 2, Click Copy button to create copies

Click ‘x’ to close copy offsets panel

Click on mesh 4, mesh 4(1) to deselect it

Click Scale on the Toolbar. Set x to 60, z to 60 using highlighted gizmo

Click ‘x’ to close highlighted gizmo

From the Edit Menu on the Top Toolbar click Select All; Click Stitch & Scoop on the Toolbar. From the Tool panel choose Union

Click to finalize Union

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace.