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In our new <\/em>Scanning Stories series, Shapeways\u2019 3D Scan Engineers Brigitte and Astrid will share tips and tricks to help you make the most of 3D scanning.<\/em><\/p>\n

Selfies are as old as photography itself. But lately, miniature clone-like 3D printed figurines \u2014 better known as 3D Selfies \u2014 are taking the world by storm. People are always amazed to see themselves or their loved ones appear in miniature for the first time. But, actually making one of these figurines can be tricky, so we (Brigitte and Astrid, Shapeways 3D Scan Engineers) are here to show you around the world of 3D scanning and 3D Selfies, and share our knowledge about this new industry.<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s get back to basics. Think about where you want to start. Would you like to be 3D scanned or would you like to start your own 3D scanning business?<\/p>\n

GET SCANNED!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to be 3D scanned, you can visit one of our certified 3D scanning retail partners, all listed at this link<\/a>. Get it touch with one of them and make an appointment.<\/p>\n

Make sure to wear a colorful, fun outfit that you\u2019ll feel great immortalizing yourself in. You can also bring an object that represents your hobby. This enables a 3D Selfie to capture your personality, making it truly a miniature you.<\/p>\n

Once the file is created, your scan will be sent to Shapeways, and you\u2019ll get an email prompting you to choose a material, then purchase your own miniature 3D Selfie.<\/p>\n

GET SCANNING!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As members of the scanning team, we will focus more on the scanning itself in the Scanning Stories series. To help you get comfortable with 3D scanning, we\u2019ll be posting blogs in the coming months to provide inspiration for your own scanning business.<\/p>\n

Over the course of scanning hundreds of people, we came across a few recurring hurdles. Here are some of the things we will go over in this series:<\/p>\n