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=Models=
=Models=
==Art==
*Not for everyone, but 3D Printing can be a GREAT art medium
*Lattice Cubes, Lampshades, Lithophanes, Sculptures, and kinetic art can all be made easily (assuming you have someone to make the desings...)
*Market may be the issue, but either online [[Etsy]] , Flea Markets, or local craft fairs are all options
==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==
==Cosplay/Props Service/Store==
*Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
*Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
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*Make models for presentations
*Make models for presentations


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=See Also=
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Revision as of 20:57, 29 March 2020

Basics

  • This page aims to show various Business Models to aid Microfactories and Print Farms in breaking even, or earning a small profit, to prevent the typical issue of good causes becoming Money Pits
  • #3 business models - subcontracting, reverse engineering, product design

Models

Art

  • Not for everyone, but 3D Printing can be a GREAT art medium
  • Lattice Cubes, Lampshades, Lithophanes, Sculptures, and kinetic art can all be made easily (assuming you have someone to make the desings...)
  • Market may be the issue, but either online Etsy , Flea Markets, or local craft fairs are all options

Cosplay/Props Service/Store

  • Between Haloween, local theatres/indie film studios, and the emerging prevalence of cosplay there is a large market for 3D Printed Parts, or Molds etc in costumes or props
  • Many can't afford 3D Printers, but a 3D Printed Helmet, Sword, Mask, etc is often doable
  • Can also be combined with metal casting (even simple aluminum from Lost PLA Casting , Greensand Casting (using 3d Printed forms), Lost Wax Casting ), Silicone Molds (3D Printed), CNC Foam Cutting and more for little additional cost of equipment (toolheads, or propane etc, and a crucible + some cans)

Desing/Model Service

  • Make architechtual models
  • Make models for various academic uses (heart cutaways, skeletons, cell cutaways, etc) (something as simple as a local elementary school would work as a user base)
  • Make models for presentations

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See Also

Useful Links