# Making an earring display stand with the Earring Holder Generator

> freestanding earring display with a hole grid, hook slots, and a slotted stand

This tool builds the whole display, not just a pretty panel. Pick a **Shape** - Arch, Full Arch, Left or Right Arch, Gothic, Heart, Oval, Octagon, Rectangle, or Scalloped - then lay out a grid of **Holes** with Rows, Columns, and margins for stud earrings, plus optional **Slots** for hook-style pairs. The stand section generates a slotted foot sized to your **Material Thickness**, and a built-in 3D assembly preview shows the finished stand before you cut anything.

## What you need

- **Laser cutting:** 3 mm [laser-grade plywood](https://yxecreations.com/collections/laser-grade-plywood) for a warm boutique look, or [acrylic](https://yxecreations.com/pages/acrylic-sheets) for a glossy retail one
- **3D printing:** an FDM printer with a bed large enough for the panel, or print it in halves
- **Finishing:** sandpaper for plywood edges; no glue needed - the stand slots together

## Step 1 - Shape the panel



Pick a shape and set **Width** and **Height** - 120 x 160 mm holds a personal collection, 200+ mm suits market displays. **Corner Radius** softens rectangular panels. Set **Material Thickness** to your actual sheet thickness first; the stand slots depend on it.

## Step 2 - Holes, slots, and stand



- In **Holes**, set **Rows**, **Columns**, and **Hole Size** (1.5-2 mm for studs), then frame the grid with the **Top/Bottom/Side Margin** controls.
- Add **Slot Rows** with **Slot Height** and **Slot Padding** if you sell hook earrings - hooks hang through slots much faster than through holes.
- In **Stand**, set **Stand Height** and **Stand Length** for the lean angle, and **Tab Width** for the joint. Check the 3D assembly preview to confirm the stance looks stable.

## Step 3 - Export



Download the **SVG** to cut panel and stand from one sheet, or **STL/3MF** to print both parts. The slot joint is sized from your material thickness, so double-check that number before exporting.

## Laser Cutting

### Laser cutting



1. Cut panel and stand together; the small stud holes like a slightly slower speed so they release cleanly.
2. Test the slot fit on a scrap first - if it is loose, reduce Material Thickness by 0.1 mm and re-export; laser kerf varies by machine.
3. Sand plywood faces before assembly, slide the stand into the panel slot, and it is done.
4. For acrylic, peel masking after cutting and flame-polish only the outer edges, not the joint.

## 3D Printing

### 3D printing



1. Print both parts flat at 0.2 mm layers with 3-4 walls; no supports are needed.
2. PETG flexes a touch, which actually makes the slot joint forgiving.
3. If the panel exceeds your bed, scale width down or print at 45 degrees on the plate.
4. Slide-fit the stand; a drop of CA glue makes it permanent if you prefer.

## Make it yours

- Cut the panel from frosted acrylic so light passes through your earring display at markets.
- Engrave your shop name across the top margin before cutting.
- Make a mini gothic-arch holder as a gift to bundle with a pair of earrings from the Earrings Generator.
- Use the heart shape in pink acrylic for a Valentine retail display.
- Mix holes and slots on one panel: studs up top, hooks below.
- Stain plywood panels dark and leave the laser-cut edges raw for contrast.
- Scale the rectangle shape wide and short for a necklace bar instead.

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