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Shapeways Friday Finds: Cool Shades for the Summer

on3dprinting — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 04:00:47 +0000

Fresh from Shapeways’ Friday Finds, here are some sunglasses and shades to try on.

Above: Marcello Specs by Vert Design, a modern hipster meets Elvis Costello.

Next: Cloud Eyewear by Colors of Birch, for the haut-couture aficionado.

Last: Aviator Glasses Ring to get your Top Gun on.

More Friday Finds.

Via Shapeways blog.

3D Printing Silver Jewelry: Perfect Fit, Unique Designs, All Glamorous

on3dprinting — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:05:42 +0000

We have featured silver jewelry designs before, but we are continually impressed with the new designs that can be 3D printed. On the Shapeways marketplace, 4 silver jewelry pieces were featured as part of a summer catalog.

Silver is one of the more expensive materials to use for 3D printing, so prices for a small piece might be $30 to $100, while a larger piece might be $175 or more. But is the price worth it knowing that you can customize a unique design?

See the full feature on the Shapeways blog.