Earrings are a fun way to add to any outfit and if you haven’t owned 3D printed earrings then you might just be missing out! 3D printed earrings not only shed light on new and advancing technologies, they offer many benefits that set them apart from other customary earring designs. This article outlines why we think every person with pierced ears should own 3D printed earrings!
Exceptionally Lightweight
While many types of material are available for 3D printing, the most common is a lightweight bioplastic known as PLA. Heavy earrings often lead to unwanted stretching of the earlobe over time. With 3D printed earrings, it’s possible to wear what might otherwise be large or uncomfortable designs which can be made virtually weightless. Instead of worrying about the weight of a pair of 3D printed earrings, the only inconvenience becomes remembering you are wearing them so you can take them out before bed!
Affordable For Any Occasion
Affordable means more earrings! 3D printing machine prices fell significantly from 2006 through 2016 making 3D printing accessible to even the most budget conscious person. With a number of businesses producing 3D printed earrings at affordable prices, it can be pragmatic to purchase them as an individual or for a group to match a specific outfit, accent a special occasion, or represent an organization. For perspective, a 3D printer and basic starting materials in 2020 cost less than a modern gaming console with a couple of triple-A titles.
Distinctive Style
Layer after layer, additive manufacturing enables the creation of a variety of shapes and designs that are limited only by our imagination. High-quality materials ensure a lux look and a variety of color options that are beyond compare! Community design platforms and 3D printing companies provide creative and technical design work allowing an endless stream of uniquely created and rapidly evolving designs.
Environmentally Friendly
PLA, or polylactic acid, is a polyester bioplastic which is commonly derived from fermented plant starches such as corn or sugarcane. Despite these properties, PLA has a tensile strength that can be compared with petroleum-based polymers and is suitable for earrings in that it withstands unintentional breakage from typical everyday use. Having earrings that are biodegradable may sound worrisome, but for PLA this means under industrial composting conditions. In the natural world, it can take more than 80 years for PLA to decompose. In addition to industrial composting, PLA can be recycled (RIC-7) or incinerated to avoid ending up at a landfill.
3D printed earrings are fun for anyone with pierced ears. Art, fashion, design, and technology all combine to provide something special that can be added to any outfit. There is something for everyone!
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