The Smart Way to Design a Custom Bottle Holder in Fusion

Want a bottle holder that fits your specific bottle perfectly? This project shows you how to design one from scratch in Fusion, using fast, parametric workflows that keep your model fully editable.

We start with a pre-made bottle model—instantly generated using a simple script. From there, we build a prototype holder around it using top-down design techniques. This approach keeps the bottle and holder in separate components, making edits easy and the timeline clean.

Using the Surface Offset tool, we create a base that gives the holder just enough clearance for a snug fit. Then, smart sketching with Fit Point Splines helps define the holder’s organic shape. Mirroring geometry and working with tangent planes allows us to add practical features like mounting slots—even on curved surfaces.

Throughout the process, parametric edits ensure that any change to the bottle or holder updates automatically. Add final touches like fillets for strength and a glossy finish for a professional look.

Whether you're new to Fusion or refining your skills, this method teaches practical design workflows you can use for any custom-fit product.

🎥 Want the full step-by-step walkthrough? Watch the complete video tutorial below:
Chapters

00:09 How to Use Scripts and Add-Ins in Fusion

00:26 Editing Features with the Timeline in Fusion

00:44 Create and Activate a New Component in Fusion

00:58 Offset a Solid Body to Create a Surface Model

01:32 Start a New Sketch in Fusion

01:47 Add a Construction Line in Sketch Mode

02:08 Offset Sketch Lines in Fusion

02:32 Create Curves Using Fit Point Splines

02:50 Edit Fit Point Splines for Precision

03:35 Create Closed Sketch Profiles for Extrude

04:05 Extrude Closed Sketch Profiles in Fusion

04:26 Use Extrude Intersect for Complex Shapes

04:43 Thicken a Surface Body to Create a Solid

05:08 Mirror a Body in Fusion

05:29 Mirror and Join Solid Bodies Together

05:39 Copy and Rotate Bodies in Fusion

06:20 Sketch the Back of a Bottle Holder

06:31 Project Sketch Geometry to Maintain Design Links

07:00 Mirror Sketch Geometry in Fusion

07:18 Trim Sketch Lines for Clean Profiles

07:29 Extrude a Projected Sketch Profile

08:07 Project a Solid Body into a Sketch

09:17 Use Extrude Cut to Remove Material

09:32 Add Fillets to Smooth Edges in Fusion

10:07 Why You Can’t Sketch on a Curved Surface

10:26 How to Sketch on a Tangent Plane

10:43 Create a Center Point Slot Sketch

11:06 Move a Sketch Without Using the Move Tool

11:38 Extrude Cut the Center Point Slot

12:03 Fix Selection Issues When Extruding Bodies

12:41 Inspect Wall Thickness in Fusion

13:10 Project Summary and Design Review

13:26 Apply a Glossy Appearance to Your Model

13:55 More Fusion Tutorials from The Maker Letters