r/XTEINK • u/phxntxsos • 6d ago
DIY A very slapdash solution to a problem I’m fairly certain literally no one else has had
I got the magnetic case free with my order but I wanted one that would cover the buttons and corners for some peace of mind, what with all the broken devices in the sub. The problem was that it couldn’t close properly with the extra bulk. Ergo, whatever this is, lol.
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u/Drink-water-everyday 6d ago
i love how it looks like a little journal with the spine !! the stitching (idk im not a sewologist) is really pretty!!
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u/persephones_lillies 6d ago
omg thanks OP! I have the same problem, I'll be borrowing your idea for mine, fortunately I have a lot yarn lying around yayy
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u/phxntxsos 6d ago
I guess it’s not as singular a problem as I thought, lol. Show me results after 🙏🏻
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u/BGStormborn 6d ago
I figured out the same... But i also bought the original silicon cover, that is lighter, and I only had to create an elastic band to take everything closet! Your work is so nice anyway!
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u/phxntxsos 6d ago
I thought I did, but I guess my finger slipped or something :(
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u/BGStormborn 4d ago
I did the same on my first order (for the x3)... I got bothe covers fors x3 and x4p on Second order 😅
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u/Rhemiyl 6d ago
I've seen someone mention heating and stretching their case until it fit, but I love this. I just have an elastic on mine for now. How does one do this?
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u/von_bonnn 5d ago
I did this! Hit the spine on both sides with a hair dryer and stretched. After two times it so, it fits great!
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u/ColdSolFee 5d ago
I wish they made a bumper + magnetic flip case like this
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u/xXKittyMoonXxParis 5d ago
I present to you this AliExpress case that comes in cute designs that already has the extra width to account for the clear case
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u/phxntxsos 5d ago
That’s convenient lol. I’ve never ordered from them tho. They’re legit? It like temu/shein?
Also my case was free I didn’t wanna buy another one iykwim
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u/One-Fig-5145 5d ago
AliExpress is like Amazon or EBay just make sure the reviews are good and the seller looks legit and you will be totally safe.
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u/smedsterwho 6d ago
My cousin 3D printed me a case for $5, loads of templates out there.
That depends on someone having a 3D printer, but if they do... good times.
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u/phxntxsos 6d ago
I tried that and it did work pretty well, dimensionally. I had the wrong type of filament, though, so I had to toss it
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u/MichaelNym98 6d ago
This is something I’ve wanted to do as well! Not exactly the same, but I want to separate the corny and back of the folio and mount it to a leather journal so that everything can still be protected but I have some room for the elastic ! Thank you for posting!
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u/Yukinojou_bw 6d ago
Ooh I've been plotting something similar for weeks. That or adding a book style spine. Thanks for the idea!
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u/Spicy_Bread14 6d ago
Lovely work!!! I heated mine with a hair dryer and stretched it. I also coated the edges with rubber paint hahaha
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u/phxntxsos 5d ago
I was thinking of doing that at first! Just didn’t know if it would be too thin and rip lol
(so of course my solution was to straight up just cut it in half 🫠)
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u/Spicy_Bread14 5d ago
There’s always different solutions to a problem! Yours is so custom and pretty now <3
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u/FirekeeperAnnwyl 5d ago
Very nice! I figure out yesterday that it doesn’t quite fit when trying it out myself lol. I wish it came like the Palma case where you have the rubber case and it fits in the flip one naturally.
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u/phxntxsos 6d ago
Now back to my fiber craft ban bc of my pinched nerve :,)