Watchmaking Oil Bottle Container (Fully Parametric)

Protect your valuable watchmaking oils or any other bottles with this customizable storage container. This parametric model lets you create a container for any bottle, with customizable text on both the lid and base for easy identification.

The lid has a snug friction fit, similar to moebius paper containers. A flexing snap-fit tab locks into a ridge on the base, “locking” the lid while allowing for easy removal with a light pull. This mechanism ensures a secure hold while remaining easy to print.

⚠ However, the lid is not permanently secured to the bottom — do not lift the container only by the lid, just like moebius paper containers.

The idea for this container model originally came from the need to protect a bottle of moebius 8200 from sunlight. Unlike most other moebius oils, it did not come with a protective paper container, leaving it exposed. To solve this, I designed a customizable storage solution that not only shields bottles from light but also allows for easy identification with personalized text. 

I ended up expanding the design to fit all my bottles, creating a uniform storage system. This can also be useful for those who prefer a consistent look for their oil collection, whether they use moebius or other brands.

Features!

• Friction-fit lid with flexing snap-fit tab – Secures the lid in place while allowing for easy removal with a light pull.
  • ⚠ Note: The lid is not permanently secured to the bottom—do not lift the container only by the lid, just like moebius paper containers.
• Customizable text areas – Add bottle volume on the base and up to three lines of text on the lid for brand, type, or other details.
• Uniform storage solution – Adaptable for all bottle sizes, including other oil brands.
• Light-blocking design – Protects sensitive oils from sunlight exposure.
• Comfortable and practical shape – Rounded edges for smooth handling, with flat sides on the lid for stability and easy gripping.
• Optimized for 3D printing – Prints quickly and efficiently with no need for supports or brims.

Premade bottles

I already made .stl and .step files for the oils I currently have, please feel free to ask if you need help creating a specific container.

• moebius 2ml
  • 9010
  • 9104 aka. HP 1300
  • 9415
• moebius 5ml
  • 9504
• moebius 20ml
  • 8200

Parametric

You can customize the model with bottle height and bottle dimension, but also the tolerance of the top lid, I do however think 0.2mm will work for most printer due to the flexible snap lock.

It is also possible to quickly change the text with the free ParametricText plugin.

Just load up the included .f3d file in Autodesk Fusion 360, change the parameters, BUT you might need a plugin for the parametric text to work.

ParametricText plugin

Search the web for “fusion 360 parametric text”, follow along with the installation.

Parameters

You find the parameters in the “Modify” dropdown in the toolbar, then select “Change parameter” in the bottom. Then change the favorited values in the “Expression” column, click “OK” and the model updates after a few seconds, export new .step/.stl files and happy printing.

How to print

Make sure the lid/upper part is printed on the flat side down.

Print settings

Model is optimized for printing, so no need for supports or brims.