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If you\u2019re like me, you still have a few people on your list who are proving literally impossible to shop for. Your little niece who gets every toy she desires. Your crafter mom who, if she wants it, she makes it. Even your gearhead uncle, who would rather start a project in his garage than ever buy a new vehicle. Good news: Shapeways Gift Cards<\/a> are perfect for all of them. They open the door to limitless creativity, whether your giftees have never heard of 3D printing or are advanced 3D modelers. Below, discover six easy ways that everyone on your list can start making on Shapeways, thanks to Shapeways Gift Cards<\/a> for every budget.<\/p>\n

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1. Fund their first jewelry designs, from pendants…<\/h3>\n

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The Pendant Creator<\/a> easily turns their 2D designs into pendants. They can customize details, add a bail for chains, and print in their favorite material.<\/p>\n

2. …to gorgeous rings inspired by their favorite shapes<\/h3>\n

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Custom Ring<\/a> lets them design their own custom, 3D printed rings. They can choose from beautiful preset patterns, or create their own.<\/p>\n

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3. Equip them to make a keychain they’ll never lose<\/h3>\n

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The Keychain Creator lets them easily turn 2D designs into keychains. Customize details, add a loop for key rings, and print in your favorite material.<\/p>\n

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4. Help bring their snapshots to life in 3D<\/h3>\n

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The Full Color Photoshaper<\/a> takes any photo and turns it into a 3D memory.<\/p>\n

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5. Let them create their own intricate, personalized ornaments<\/h3>\n

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The Ornament Creator <\/a>will help them make custom holiday ornaments by experimenting with template patterns or uploading their own 2D design.<\/p>\n

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6. Get them started in 3D modeling<\/h3>\n

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2D to 3D<\/a> lets them easily turn 2D designs into 3D prints, whether they want to make jewelry, art, decorative objects \u2014 or just let their imaginations run wild.<\/p>\n

Discover even more ways that Shapeways Gift Cards<\/a> can help them start making on Shapeways here<\/a>. And while you\u2019re at it, give one of our Easy Creators<\/a> a try yourself. You never know where your creative journey will lead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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