Valentine’s Day is coming near on its way. So what do you think? Could there be anything more romantic than gifting 3D printed valentine special gift as a present?  Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts such as a bunch of flowers or chocolates will sometimes hit the spot, why not treat your important or special ones to something different, and put a tech spin on the loving holiday by opting for a 3D printed Valentine’s Day gift instead? In this blog post, we will show you the top printed Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

Say It with 3D Printed Flowers

Want to print something for your partner? Well, look no more and print him or her something appropriate for the one who 3D printed you: a bunch of beautiful, lovely, delicate flowers!!!!

We know everyone loves flowers on Valentine day. A classic bunch of flower is no longer considered to be a pretty enough Valentine’s Day gift for the geeky. There are varieties of 3D printed flowers available in fact, but I think it’s obvious to anyone looking that this great 3D model below is the most realistic of them all. This beautiful 3D printed flower is designed by Wolf9545 for his wife.

You can find his design on https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2585585

Gift 3D Printed Chocolates to Your Special Ones – Technology Delicious

Chocolates is a well-liked sweet. It is a great way to tell the person that you’re dating that you care, and get a sweetness of love for yourself out of the deal at the same time. 3D printed chocolates are just what you’re looking for. You can pick the one that you like best or just 3D print all of them for a massive batch of chocolates.

Want to know a simple extrusion method to 3D print with chocolate? Then click on this link:

There are ultimate 3D printers open up uncountable opportunities for experimentation. They help the users test out new materials on their machines and create something new, exciting, and innovative.

3D Greetings Card – Express Your Love with 3D

This year, light up your valentine’s card with 3D printed cards using LEDs and Bare Conductive Paint. There are many printed companies manufactures completely unique 3D printed cards. They are rigid and can be made in any size or shape.

This beautiful greeting card is made by Dgebhart. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2101228

3D Printed Jewelry – Blend of Creativity, Designs, and 3D Print

Using 3D printed, why not express your affection through a piece of additively manufactured jewelry? A number of designers have created stunning 3D printed accessories, so there is a lot to choose from, whether you’re looking for luxurious 3D printed jewelry or customizable jewelry.

The rings, pendant, or bracelet is more than just a piece of jewelry; they all are a unique piece of art. The details of the print and the creativity of the designer make this jewelry a real eye-catcher. You can also show your love or affection by giving someone a 3D heart printed pendant. DIY jewelry making is a reliable way to make an impression on Valentine’s Day, especially if you’ve left your gifts to the last minute!!!

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:673802

3D Printed Phone case – This Humorous Gift Definitely Grab Your Date’s Attention

Is your date obsessed with their smartphone? Then this 3D phone case is the perfect gift. One of the most popular and simple items available for 3D printing today is the smartphone case. It seems to be a simple item but these days your phone case can say a lot about your personality.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2222865

Celebrate this Valentine with 3D Printed Gifts!!!

Credits: youtube.com, thingiverse.com

Essentially, a 3D printing service or company will print your design for you and deliver it right to your doorstep.

All you need to do is upload your model design, STL files, scans or even physical items that you wish to be 3D printed. Apart from this, there are a variety of models available that you can choose from. Alternatively, if you’re looking to sell your designs then you can consider listing your services as well.

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite 3D printing services that you absolutely must check out-

1. Shapeways

Technologies: SLS, SLA, Binder Jet Steel, Wax casting, Material Jetting

Materials: Plastic, Metal, Ceramics, Sandstone, Wax

One of the most popular 3d printing services, Shapeways is perfect for both 3d printing enthusiasts as well as newbies. You can either upload your STL files and custom designs or opt for their professionally designed items and customize them to your liking.

2. i.materialise

Technologies: FDM, SLS, SLA, Casting, CeramicJet, Colorjet, DMLS, Indirect Metal Printing, Polyjet

Materials:  Plastic, Metal, Ceramic, Wood, Resin, Sandstone

Similar to Shapeways, i.materialise lets you upload your designs and have them printed out for you. For designers, they can either sell their 3d print designs via the gallery on the i.materalise online store or embed them into their website.

3. 3D Hubs

Technologies: FDM, SLA, SLS, Jetting, Metal Sintering, Paper, PolyJetting, CFF, Wax Casting

Materials: Plastic, Metal, Paper, Resin, Stone, Wax

Rather than 3d printing your object for you, 3D Hubs lets you connect with professionals who own a 3d printer and will print your design. It’s even more convenient as you can find someone living in your area itself who offers 3d printing services, upload your STL files and instantly connect with them to get an estimate.

The company makes sure all transactions between the “hubs” and customers are performed properly. You can find these 3D Hubs all over the world mainly in Europe and the US but also in Australia, Asia, Africa, Russia, and South-America.

4. Sculpteo

Technologies: FDM, SLS, SLA, DMLS, Casting, CLIP, ColorJet

Materials:  Plastic, Metal, Ceramic, Resin, Full-color, Wax

Sculpteo offers a large variety of materials and 3D printing technologies to choose from. From art pieces to jewelry and interior decorations, you can find something that you love and even take it one step further and customize it. Like the other online sites, Sculpteo too offers hobbyists and professionals to open up an online storefront and sell where they can sell their designs.

When asked about his views on 3D printing, the founder of Sculpteo, Eric Carreel says “Soon, instead of buying things that are made in large quantities at factories, we will buy objects made in quantities of just one, specifically for us”. And if you take a look at Sculpteo, you’ll feel the same!

5. MakeXYZ

Technologies: FDM, SLS, SLA, Material Jetting

Materials: Plastic, Resin, Nylon

What sets MakeXYZ apart from other online services is that it offers you a handy little perk. You can either upload your files and have them printed or you can choose to allow an experienced Makexyz print manager handle the process for you. For newbies especially, this tool gives you a very smooth experience.

Apart from this, you can upload your files in a variety of formats like stl, obj, zip, step, stp, iges, igs, 3ds and wrl. The site also includes a “Find 3D Printers” list that includes the printer’s name, location, and his/her 3D print capabilities.

3D printing services are also a great way to test out 3d printed objects before buying your own 3d printer. And if you love the experience and can’t wait to buy your own then take a look at our Store.

Credits: imaterialise.com, makexyz.com, sculpteo.com, 3dhubs.com, shapeways.com

Hello Kitty, the iconic and ubiquitous character developed by Japanese company Sanrio in the 1970s, has gone through many decades of merchandising and media representations. From animated shows, to video games, and to webcomics, Sanrio has managed to keep their beloved anthropomorphic cat relevant even within technologically changing times. To keep up with the latest trend of 3D printing technologies, the company has launched a Hello Kitty 3D Print Concept Store at Shanghai Mart in Shanghai, China.

The Hello Kitty 3D printing shop celebrated its opening ceremony last week with the unveiling of a one meter tall 3D printed Hello Kitty model (said to be the store’s manager) at the store’s location. Many people, including Hello Kitty’s 3D designer, a number of industry celebrities, and the store’s founders were in attendance. One of the store’s co-founders expressed the excitement surrounding the new project, and of bringing Hello Kitty into the world of 3D printing.

Currently, the Hello Kitty 3D print store is just a showroom, where customers are welcome to browse and place their custom orders, choosing which style, material, color, and finish they want for their Hello Kitty product. In addition, names or messages can even be engraved into the 3D printed model for extreme personalization.

Last year in July, Sanrio Hong Kong and local 3D designer Marco King Chan launched a Hello Kitty 3D Printing Concept Workshop in Central Hong Kong. The shop offered clients the chance to not only customize their 3D printed Hello Kitty ornaments, but also to learn about the process by providing workshops on 3D printing Hello Kitty accessories. These workshops cost HK$ 690 (about $88).

Chan, who helped launch the Hong Kong 3D printing shop for Hello Kitty, explained that by combining the popular 3D printing technology with Hello Kitty’s iconic character, the brand was sure to gain some new fans, and give existing Hello Kitty enthusiasts a new way to engage with the brand. Hello Kitty’s Marketing Director in Hong Kong, Zhou KaiShan also explained that with the launch of the 3D printing Hello Kitty concept store, they are combining animation, culture, creativity, technology, and art to provide their clients with a new level joy and vitality through the beloved character.

According to the company, if the concept store proves fruitful and 3D printing continues to be a viable way of manufacturing Hello Kitty products, they plan to eventually set up an official flagship store in Shanghai to introduce more 3D printed Hello Kitty products on the market. The newly opened Hello Kitty 3D Print Concept Store can be visited at Shanghai Mart, on the 3rd floor.

Aren’t they lovely, choose a 3d printer here and you can printer much more cute stuff.

repost from 3ders.org