{"id":41324,"date":"2021-02-04T19:01:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T00:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=41324"},"modified":"2021-02-04T19:01:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T00:01:28","slug":"build-your-business-with-3d-printing-jewelry-materials-from-shapeways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/build-your-business-with-3d-printing-jewelry-materials-from-shapeways","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Business with 3D Printing Jewelry Materials from Shapeways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Groen and Boothman’s 3D printed creatures bracelet<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Trying to define the artistic spirit is a creative exercise on its own, delving into a universal human quality. Since ancient times, artists have been drawn to making jewelry and taking risks in terms of presenting individual expression that is often meant for their own wear or to adorn the bodies of others\u2014and sometimes sparking an enviable and successful trend\u2014no matter the century. Some designers seek out fame and fortune with success in jewelry, while others like to keep production levels select, and low key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jewelers have been experimenting with materials since ancient\ntimes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the beginning of time, finding new and inspiring\nmaterials has been key to making jewelry, beginning with ancient bling such as shells\nand beads made from natural items and other accessories featuring animal parts\nlike hooves, antlers, teeth and bones. Undoubtedly, time travelers going in\neither direction would have a lot to learn from each other\u2014whether in demonstrating\nhow to make rough-hewn designs of yesteryear or sharing the spectacular magic\nof a technology capable of creating an incredibly intricate object, layer by\nlayer, from a computer file (where to start?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progress in materials science allows for infinite choices in\ndesign<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As materials science has evolved, the choices open to designers have changed drastically. One thing remains the same though: the continued role of jewelry in nearly every culture. Without a doubt, many emotions are connected to items like rings, for example. The engagement ring\u2014worn on the left hand\u2014was originally thought by the Romans to connect directly to the heart. It was inevitable that many 3D designers would decide to marry, bearing 3D printed wedding rings<\/a>, sharing their stories with us, and undeniably raising the bar in terms of the lengths they went to in designing jewelry and proposing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the rare individual who doesn\u2019t enjoy jewelry in some\nshape or form, or in giving a pair of earrings, a necklace, or a charm as a\ngift. Feelings usually do play a huge part in the process as designers are\ninspired to make something like necklaces or bracelets and then keep them for\nthemselves\u2014or bestow them on others as gifts\u2014to be treasured for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shapeways offers a wide variety of materials and finishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3D printed jewelry in various materials<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to choosing materials, jewelry makers must be\ndiscerning in terms of what will work best for their designs in terms of\nstrength, flexibility, durability, and finish. Currently, Shapeways offers the\nfollowing materials for jewelry designers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n