Shapeways Turns Your Scribbled Art Into Silver Accessories
Duann Scott — March 14, 2011 — Art & Design
3D print your own jewelry designs in sterling silver with Shapeways. Have you ever had an idea for a cool piece of jewelry, but no silversmith skills to make it happen?
Over at Shapeways you can 3D print your own designs from a 3D CAD model or even from a simple hand drawn sketch. To have your silver jewelry 3D printed you will need upload your designs to the Shapeways website and within 15 days you can have your own ultra unique, bespoke jewelry. Once you have your design you can also make some extra cash by selling your 3D printed designs on Shapeways too, or if you don’t have the chops to design your own, you can still choose from a massive range of awesome designs from independent designers, or even work with a designer to customize your own.
Not only do you get the most awesome jewelry you could ever imagine, but you also get a great story to tell of how you designed your very own piece -- something that you have a deeper connection to than a mass produced item. It also makes for the perfect gift. Imagine giving a friend or family member a ring that you have designed especially for them.
Over at Shapeways you can 3D print your own designs from a 3D CAD model or even from a simple hand drawn sketch. To have your silver jewelry 3D printed you will need upload your designs to the Shapeways website and within 15 days you can have your own ultra unique, bespoke jewelry. Once you have your design you can also make some extra cash by selling your 3D printed designs on Shapeways too, or if you don’t have the chops to design your own, you can still choose from a massive range of awesome designs from independent designers, or even work with a designer to customize your own.
Not only do you get the most awesome jewelry you could ever imagine, but you also get a great story to tell of how you designed your very own piece -- something that you have a deeper connection to than a mass produced item. It also makes for the perfect gift. Imagine giving a friend or family member a ring that you have designed especially for them.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printed Jewelry - The trend of creating personalized jewelry from 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for designers to offer unique, highly-customizable pieces.
2. User-generated Designs - Shapeways' offering of user-generated designs is a trend that is disrupting traditional jewelry design and production, opening up a new market for independent designers and individuals.
3. Mass Customization - Mass customization via 3D printing technology allows for personalized designs and affordable production, making it a trend that has the potential to disrupt traditional jewelry retail models.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry Design - The jewelry industry can incorporate 3D printing technology to add value and offer customizable solutions to customers.
2. Technology Manufacturing - The technology manufacturing industry can embrace 3D printing to develop more efficient and cost-effective production methods for jewelry and other consumer products.
3. E-commerce Retail - The e-commerce retail industry can leverage user-generated designs to offer unique products, creating new opportunities for independent designers and smaller businesses.
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