Newbie problem : fold rectangular with 3d text into circle

[RSC]

Hi All,

I'm not new to sketchup, but not very experienced either.
I want to design a set of silver rings with both 2 names on it in 3D

I thought of starting with a rectangle size of the unfolded ring.
Then put 3D text on it.
Then 'fold' it to a ring

Can you guys tell me how to do the 'folding' ? Is there a suitable plugin for that ?
I want the ring, and the text to have all rounded edges, so then once designed I can have it printed by a 3D printer in silver.

Any suggestions ?

your help is very much appreciated.

best regards to all

Chris

[Gaieus]

Hi Chris,

Checkout the Shape Bender plugin:
http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=18210