CRAFT · BEGINNER
How to make a miniature paint-pot index tray with vibe CAD
Organize closed miniature-paint pots in shallow labeled nests while leaving their lids, hinge directions and color references easy to identify.
Concept illustration. Customize the prompt and upload your CAD.
An organizer for closed paint containers, not a spill-containment device
01 / START WITH THE REAL OBJECT
Measure before you prompt.
- Measure the widest closed pot body and any projecting lid hinge.
- Record pot height and the portion that can be comfortably gripped.
- Choose the number of rows and measure the shelf or drawer footprint.
- Determine nest gaps with a sample of the actual pot brand and size.
State units. If a dimension is missing, have your agent ask for it.
02 / GIVE YOUR AGENT A CLEAR BRIEF
Copy this into your CAD conversation.
Use Claude or another agent with a CAD tool such as OpenSCAD, CadQuery or your existing modeler. Fill in your measurements and keep the source editable.
Create a paint-pot index with pot_profiles, hinge_keepouts, row_count, column_count, nest_depth, nest_gap and label_width. Use shallow open nests and front label areas. Ask for the actual pot shapes and storage location. Keep lids accessible and do not assume different paint ranges share one container size.03 / INSPECT AS YOU BUILD
Model it in deliberate steps.
Map the closed containers
Sketch each pot including the hinge or cap overhang. Choose an orientation that exposes its color label without putting the hinge against a divider.
Build shallow nests
Arrange pockets inside the storage footprint and keep their walls below the normal grip area. Allow different pocket sizes in the same row where needed.
Add the color index
Create replaceable label recesses along the front of each row. Keep these outside the pot contact area and avoid hidden channels that are hard to inspect.
04 / VALIDATE THE FIRST PROTOTYPE
Check the fit and intended use.
- Place closed pots on a paper layout and confirm fingers can reach the back row.
- Inspect the nest depth against the pot grip area and verify that hinge projections have free space.
- Check the exported footprint and request one representative nest sample before fabricating the complete tray.
Material
PLA or PETG may be considered for the tray.
List critical dimensions and acceptable deviations in your request. See clearance and fit and material grades.
05 / START YOUR ORDER
Upload your CAD. Get an exact quote.
Customize the prompt, export your model and submit it with quantity, intended use and fit requirements. We review your request and send a nonbinding quote; the payment link follows if you accept.
No charge at submission. Current firm print scope is PLA/PETG shipped within the contiguous US/DC.