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SALE EXTENDED: Take 15% off Sitewide Today AND Tuesday

Sale Extended By Popular Demand!


Our Cyber Monday offer has been extended until the end of Tuesday! Take an extra day to browse and shop on Shapeways.com for 15% off sitewide* with code HAPPYMONDAY.

This is truly our best offer of the year so don’t miss out. Set yourself a reminder to order before November 28 at 3AM EST.

Happy Holiday shopping!

*15% off discount applies to a designer’s own uploads and models in the Marketplace. Promo code HAPPYMONDAY must be entered at checkout. Code is valid for 4 uses per customer with a maximum discount of $250 USD per order before taxes and VAT. If you order a design during the promotion period that cannot be printed, we cannot apply discounts to future orders (even if these designs are repaired) that occur after this promotion has expired. Code cannot be combined with other discounts or offer codes, or applied to orders already placed. Discount does not apply to shipping. No cash value.  Eligible with economy or priority manufacturing. Code is active starting November 26, 2018 at 12:01am Eastern Standard Time and expires November 28, 2018 at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time.

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Our Cyber Monday Gift to You: 15% off EVERYTHING

Happy Cyber Monday From Shapeways


Enjoy 15% off sitewide* on Shapeways.com with code HAPPYMONDAY.
Go ahead and fill your basket with unique holiday gifts for everyone. Order now to get them in time for the holidays!

 

*15% off discount applies to a designer’s own uploads and models in the Marketplace. Promo code HAPPYMONDAY must be entered at checkout. Code is valid for 4 uses per customer with a maximum discount of $250 USD per order before taxes and VAT. If you order a design during the promotion period that cannot be printed, we cannot apply discounts to future orders (even if these designs are repaired) that occur after this promotion has expired. Code cannot be combined with other discounts or offer codes, or applied to orders already placed. Discount does not apply to shipping. No cash value.  Eligible with economy or priority manufacturing. Code is active starting November 26, 2018 at 12:01am Eastern Standard Time and expires November 27, 2018 at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time.

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Black Friday Sale Is Here!

Black Friday starts now at Shapeways! Today through November 26, save 15% off your own model* with code MADE4HOLIDAYS.

3 Ways to Save

  1. Upload your own model to shapeways.com
  2. Create your own model using one of our Creator Apps
  3. Design the perfect jewelry piece through Spring & Wonder‡

Design with Shapeways is Also On Sale

Need help with your design idea? Take 25% off your initial price† for Design with Shapeways services.

Happy Holidays from Shapeways!

 

*Promo code MADE4HOLIDAYS is good for 15% off models uploaded by the user that are unavailable in the marketplace. Code is valid for a maximum discount of $250 per order, 4 orders maximum per customer. Order must be placed during the offer period. If you order a design during the promotion period that cannot be printed or is rejected for any reason, we cannot apply discounts to future orders (even if the original designs are repaired and reordered). Code cannot be combined with other discounts or offer codes. No cash value. Discount does not apply to shipping. Eligible with economy or priority manufacturing. Code is active starting November 22, 2018 at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time and expires November 27, 2018 at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time.
‡Spring & Wonder 15% off discount applies to all products and materials on Spring & Wonder. Use promo code MADE4HOLIDAYS and discount applied before taxes, VAT and shipping. Limit one code use per customer. Discount cannot be combined with other discounts or offer codes, or applied to orders already placed. Discount does not apply to shipping. No cash value. Code is active starting November 22, 2018 at 12:01am Eastern Standard Time and expires November 27, 2018 at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time.
†The Design with Shapeways 2018 Holiday Promotion is good for 25% off the initial price for Design with Shapeways services. The discount will not apply to any additional charges required after the design request has been evaluated by the Design with Shapeways team or to the printing of any designed models. The initial design request must be placed during the promotion period to take advantage of the discount. The Design with Shapeways 2018 Holiday Promotion has no cash value. The promotion period begins at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time on November 21, 2018 and ends at 3:00am Eastern Standard Time on November 27, 2018.

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Design and Customize the Perfect Presents with Our Creator Apps

The holidays are fast approaching and with them, the annual extended panic attack over finding exclamation-worthy gifts for all of your family and friends. But this year, instead of rushing through packed stores and standing on seemingly endless lines just to end up with something that doesn’t fully capture the uniqueness of your loved one, why not design the perfect present yourself? Shapeways makes it easy to create and customize a whole array of products so each one feels singular and made specifically for its recipient. Below we’ve assembled some of our favorite creator apps that can help you nail the holidays this year from the comfort of your own home.

 

Spring & Wonder

The new destination for customizable jewelry, Spring & Wonder lets you select the shape, size, message, and material of a whole range of high-quality pieces, from necklaces to rings and earrings.  

 

Ciphering

This app creates a ring with a sentimental surprise – built into the physical form of each ring is an encoded number of your choosing, which is only revealed when you shine light or look through it at the right angle.

 

Twine

Twine interlocks two names of your choosing into a chic necklace pendant, connecting loved ones forever.

 

Cookie Caster

Buying a present for the baker in your life? Make standard cookies a thing of the past with Cookie Caster, the app that allows you to draw and 3D print your own unique cookie cutter.

 

Our creators apps are for everyone, helping new as well as experienced 3D designers create their own perfect piece in a breeze. So skip the holiday rush this year and use Shapeways to create timeless gifts that show your loved ones exactly how well you know them.

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How to Turn a 2D design into a 3D print in three simple steps

Here at Shapeways, we believe everyone has the potential to create something amazing; all you need are the right tools and support to bring your ideas to life. That’s why we’re so passionate about making 3D printing more accessible with easy-to-use 3D modeling tools and apps. One of our favorites is our 2D-to-3D app, which converts images and drawings into fully fledged, printer-ready 3D models. So if you’re new to 3D modeling or simply want to mock up a new design quickly, keep reading for our expert guide on how to go from 2D to 3D with ease!

Upload buttonStep one: Upload Your Image
After opening the 2D-to-3D creator, the first step is to upload your design. You can upload anything from found illustrations to patterns and shapes. Tip #1: If you are making a drawing, black and white works best where the black is the outline of your design and the white represents the empty space. We also recommend using thick lines so your product can be printed in a greater variety of materials (minimum wall thickness for materials vary from 0.3 mm to 3.0 mm). Tip #2: If you are printing a word or a phrase, make sure the edges of the letters and characters are touching, so you can print in one piece instead of multiple ones. 

Customize buttonStep two: Customize Your Design
Now that your design is in the creator, it’s time to adjust its size to your taste and needs. On the app, there are sliding scales and backing options that allow you to play with the design’s customizations. You can set your object to be as small as 5 millimeters or go all the way up to 100 millimeters. We suggest working with a ruler on hand in order to help you tangibly visualize sizes. You can also add one of two loop designs to make this a keychain, or choose “none” if you prefer to keep the design as is.

Print buttonStep three: Print Your Original Design
Once you’re happy with your creation, it’s time to send it to our printers. Simply hit “Create My Keychain” to convert this into a 3D modeling file, then click on “View Model” to proceed to the next page where your model will be automatically checked to ensure printability in a range of materials suitable for your model size. If this is one of your first 3D printed products, we suggest using our Versatile Plastic, which is great for prototyping. Once you’ve selected your desired material and finish, follow the checkout page to complete the process. It’s really that easy!

Now it’s time for you to take what you’ve learned and actually create something. Test out your new skills by uploading a 2D design into our custom creator. Happy making!

 

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