Blooming Rose Gift Box | Customizable, Multicolor

🌹 A Ring/Gift Box That Blooms

A mechanical blooming rose gift box designed to turn opening a gift into a moment.

When the lid is opened, a gear-driven mechanism causes the flower to bloom automatically, revealing the ring, note, or gift inside. The core blooming system is print-in-place, while the surrounding parts are modular and customizable.

Designed for Valentine’s Day, proposals, and special occasions — but built to stay useful long after.

⚙️ Gear-Driven Blooming Mechanism

• Print-in-place gear-driven blooming mechanism
• Smooth opening motion after a short break-in
• Carefully tuned tolerances for reliable FDM printing
• No supports required for the main mechanism

🌿 Modular & Customizable Design

The design is intentionally modular to encourage customization and reuse.

Interchangeable center attachments:

• 💍 Ring holder
  • Includes multiple ring slot sizes to fit different ring dimensions
• 📦 Larger storage container
• 💌 Note holder

Leaves are assembled separately, allowing:

• Easy multi-color prints without AMS
• Reprinting or recoloring individual parts
• Material experimentation

💖 Functional Re-Use After the Gift

After the gift is given, an optional attachment can be added to the inside of the lid to convert the box into a jewelry organizer:

• Ring hanger
• Earring hanger

A Valentine’s gift that stays functional instead of being stored away.

🖨️ Printing Information (Important)

• Designed specifically for FDM printers
• The most critical part is the print-in-place joint mechanism
• Use PLA in good condition (preferably dried) for best results
• Ensure the build plate is clean for proper first-layer adhesion
• Leaf joints should move very easily without force
• Leaves include small, easy-to-remove supports
• Other parts are straightforward to print and can be printed in:
  • PLA
  • PETG

🔧 Assembly Notes (Please Read)

Step-by-step assembly instructions are provided as GIFs on the model page.
Key points to ensure reliable operation:

GIF 1 – Case & Gearbox Assembly

• Pull the rack fully upward before assembling the lid
• When assembling the lid:
  • Push down on the joint
  • Slide the filament pin into place

GIF 2 – Breaking In the Mechanism

• Break in the print-in-place slider joint by hand first
• Then break in the revolute leaf joints
• The slider may require some force
• Leaf joints should be able to rotate freely

GIF 3 – Assembling the Leaves

• Do not use excessive force
• Insert leaves parallel to the joint
• Take care not to overstress or twist the joints
• Make sure the leaves can fall on their own; if not, open and close the leaves until they fall freely

GIF 4 – Assembling Flower & Case

• Align the flower base slot with the protruding rack
• Press perpendicular to the base (some force may be required)
• After it clicks:
  • Align the slots of the case and flower base
  • Press them into the base until they snap in

GIF 5 – Attaching Center & Closing the Flower

• Close the leaves simultaneously
• The leaves should naturally align as they close
• While keeping the leaves closed, lower the lid
• Continue gently closing the leaves so the inner petals are guided inward
• This ensures proper alignment and reliable blooming

❤️ Final Notes

This design combines motion, modularity, and emotional impact into a single print.

If you like the design, a ⭐ or ❤️ really helps — especially during the Valentine’s contest!

Happy printing 🌹

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