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43 Layers — Teespring for event decorations and gifts
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@pitdesi We are just finishing up a cake topper order for a couple that met online in an MMORPG with stylized anime-ish characters. Their cake topper is basically going to be full-color 3D printed versions of their avatars. The designer did a great job capturing the right look, and I think it's cool that we can recreate something so off-the-wall and personal to the couple.
@pitdesi one of my favorite projects we've done is a large set of CNC machined wooden cutouts of these lamb heads that a user wanted to make in order to paint and sell. It's a great example of how our service can enable creatives in ways that were traditionally near impossible, and are still difficult for the non-technical artist to access.
@pitdesi thanks Sheel!
1) A couple things went into the name. Our beachhead is weddings and events so we liked how Layers plays into both 3D printing (made layer by layer) and weddings (layer cake). Also, Jeff Bezos chose the name Amazon in part to show up at the top of lists, so we one-upped them - turns out numbers come before the letter A in lists ;) Finally, we looked at layers.com, but that was a 6 figure domain name so we added a number to the front of it and it was $9.99! The number 43 is one that is meaningful to me, blog post to come. Stay tuned.
2) My personal favorite is a gag gift made by @writerpollock to a colleague with the last name Yoo. Mr. Yoo is very well liked and so Tristan decided to make a necklace to celebrate the Yoo crew, also known as the Yoo Tang Clan: 
Whether you need custom laser-cut design or 3D printing, 43Layers allows you to do this at scale. I've seen everything from custom stir sticks to jewelry created, including Product Hunt coasters.
Such a great idea. I wish it had existed when I was planning my wedding. I've seen a bunch of products produced via 43Layers and they were all really nice.
When @rrhoover posted the new product hunt makers not books he said that was the first physical PH product he had seen, not any more! products look smart.
It would be great to know some of the challenges in building this and how you went about getting your first customers.
This. Is. Amazing 🙌🏼 totally get the value, I've had this pain point so many times. Incredible job 43 Layers Team!
Got my Stamplay cufflinks from my 500Strong batchmate TJ and they just rock! If only I met him a bit more time ahead of my wedding. Big up for 43Layers!
@giuliano84 thanks homie! here is a link to giuliano's stamplay cufflinks for those who are curious: 
Great product and team. I've been following @tjross2411 and the journey for a while and think there is a massive potential in distributed fabrication. Like most groundbreaking technology shifts, it seems like a toy or trinkets at first, but this shift and the new bespoke manufacturing possibilities it opens are very exciting. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
Thanks Tristan!
Hey guys! 43Layers lets anyone create their own custom decorations and gifts for any occasion, whether it is a wedding, corporate event or a Product Hunt Glasshole Kitty themed holiday party ;)
Simply use our self -serve, drag and drop tool, like a Teespring for any physical product, OR work directly with a designer to bring your idea to life.
We can make these products in quantities as small as one because we are using 3D printing and laser cutting. Material options include a variety of woods, plastics, ceramic, porcelain, steel finishes and precious metals.
Check out our new holiday shop, play around with our ornament customizer and let us know what you think! You might notice a familiar face 😻😻😻.
Thanks again everyone! All questions and feedback are appreciated.
@_jacksmith we had a groomsmen gift that i probably shouldn't write about online, maybe i'll tell you in person. Other than that, we had a couple who met online in an MMORPG who designed a 3D printed cake topper that looked like their anime avatars. Or maybe the championship rings we made for current and past winners of a fantasy football league.
@aaaisms thanks Anurag! I think we need some Junior Explorers animal themed ornaments: https://www.43layers.com/product...
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