Onshape - virtual modelling

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The videos below demonstrate how to model the Resin poured tea light holder project. Follow the tutorials and when guided to, design your own features to create your final design idea.

Step 1

Modelling the rectangular block

Step 2

Removing material (holes) for the tea light candles

Step 3

Adding the sketch work for the 'river of resin'

Step 4

Modelling the 'river of resin' and splitting into 3 parts using extruded surfaces. Then changing colours to represent the timber and the resin.

Step 5

Modifying (Editing) an existing Feature to make a change of dimension.

Step 6

Video of the modeling of the 3D printed candle holder in the context of the resin poured 'block'.

Step 6 - Working drawing

Modelling the 3D printed candle holder. This is the working drawing for the candle holder with the exact dimensions. Note that the bottom width is 20.05 which means this would be bigger than the hole you created. That is because when we drill the hole it is actually 40.75mm in diameter. You can change the diameter of the holes you created if you wish.

Step 6 - contextual working drawing

Modelling the 3D printed candle holder. This 2D section drawing shows the measurements of the candle holder if modelling it in the context of the whole project i.e. inside the hole.

step 7 - modelling

Modelling your final design by subtracting areas using the Extrude feature and sketches.

step 8 - detailing

Adding fillets and rounds to 'soften' the shape

Step 9 - assembly

This video demonstrates how to create an Assembly as well as the modelling of the candle, wax and wick.

Step 10 - working drawing

Creating a Working / Engineering drawing of your completed resin poured tea light holder