Custom Bottle & Container Holder Generator for 3D Printing

Not every container uses the same cross-section.

Round mode is ideal for bottles, spray cans and many pump containers. Enter the container diameter.

For rectangular bottles, cartridges, boxes and other angular containers, width and depth can be configured independently.

The generator uses those dimensions together with the selected clearance to create the required inside space.

The round version creates a ring-shaped holder around the container.

Inside diameter is based on the measured container diameter plus clearance.

When the holder is open, the opening can be rotated continuously. It does not have to point exactly forward, left or right.

This is useful in corners, beside other objects or wherever the best access direction is slightly offset.

For rectangular containers, width and depth are entered separately.

This makes the generator suitable for bottles and boxes with very different side dimensions.

On an open holder, the opening can be placed on the front, left or right.

A rear opening is intentionally unavailable because the back area may be needed to connect the holder structurally to a wall-mounting surface.

A holder should not always use exactly the same dimensions as the container.

A small amount of clearance makes insertion and removal easier without allowing excessive movement.

The clearance-per-side control lets you define that extra room.

Smooth rigid bottles often need little clearance. Slightly irregular, soft or heavily labeled containers may benefit from more.

For a very close fit, make a test print first.

Holder height controls how strongly the container is guided laterally.

A low holder saves material and makes removal quick. Taller or top-heavy containers may benefit from more height.

A taller holder reduces tipping but uses more material and can make access less convenient.

The generator can warn when holder height is very low relative to container size.

The holder can be generated fully closed or with a side opening.

A closed version provides support around the full perimeter and works well when the container is inserted from above.

An open version makes side removal easier and can also provide space for pump heads, spouts, handles or irregular container shapes.

Opening width is adjustable.

Round holders use a rotary control for opening position.

0 degrees points the opening forward.

Negative angles rotate it toward the left, while positive angles rotate it toward the right.

The allowed range intentionally remains on the front half of the holder. The rear section stays closed so structural connection to a wall mount remains intact.

This gives flexible access without weakening the back of the holder.

Rectangular holders use a clear side selection instead of a free rotation angle.

Available positions are front, left and right.

This makes more geometric sense than an arbitrary angle because the rectangular walls are clearly defined.

The rear side stays closed so the mounting connection remains intact.

Opening width determines how easily the container can be inserted or removed from the side.

A smaller opening leaves more material around the container and provides stronger retention.

A larger opening improves access but can allow a narrow container to slip out sideways.

The generator can warn about very large openings.

Wall thickness affects material use, stiffness and durability.

A thin wall saves filament and may be sufficient for light containers.

Larger or heavier bottles may benefit from more wall thickness.

Very thin settings should be matched to nozzle size and extrusion width. The generator can warn about critical values.

The bottom carries the container weight.

More bottom thickness can be useful for heavier bottles but increases material use and print time.

A thinner floor may be sufficient for lightweight containers.

On wall-mounted versions, the connection between holder and mounting plate matters as well.

An optional drain hole can be generated in the bottom.

This is particularly useful for bathroom, shower, kitchen or cleaning-product holders.

Water or spilled liquid can escape instead of collecting permanently in the holder.

Drain-hole diameter is adjustable.

The holder supports several installation methods.

For fixed wall mounting, choose either screws or a flat adhesive surface.

Alternatively, generate a freestanding holder. In this mode, there is no mounting plate and no unnecessary rear stabilizer bar.

The same generator can therefore create both wall holders and organizers for shelves, sinks, workbenches and desks.

Screw mounting adds a mounting plate with two fixing holes.

In advanced mode, screw-hole diameter and spacing can be adjusted.

Mounting-plate thickness and side margin are configurable as well.

Always choose screws and anchors appropriate for the surface and actual load.

If screws are not desired, a closed mounting surface can be generated for suitable tape or mounting adhesive.

Real adhesive strength depends on surface, adhesive type, temperature, moisture, container weight and leverage.

A printed adhesive surface by itself does not guarantee secure mounting.

Especially in bathrooms or with heavy containers, test the complete installation in practice.

The mounting plate can be positioned on different sides of the holder.

This helps adapt the part to corners, nearby objects and unusual installation locations.

If opening direction and mounting position conflict, the generator can warn that the two features may overlap geometrically.

For round holders, the actual opening angle is taken into account.

The freestanding version does not need a wall plate.

The holder stands directly on its own bottom.

No extra rear stabilizer bar is added. This keeps the part compact and reduces material use.

This version works well for toothpaste, cosmetics, workshop bottles, spices and other containers placed on a flat surface.

Inside size and wall construction are critical on a container holder.

The section view helps you inspect how much space the container actually receives and how wall thickness, bottom and mounting surface work together.

This is especially useful for tight fits and smaller containers.