3D Printing Custom Swag for Your Audience

If you ever visit a youtube channel or blog, more often then not you are going to be asked to "check out their store for branded swag." Generally this merchandise is limited to apparel, like tee-shirts and some posters. Youtubers and content creators generally don't add anything else because it's either not very profitable or not very unique. T-shirt designs stand out, keychains do not.

But with 3D printing it is now possible for everything from toys and statuettes of the host to keychains and pins to be made for the store and truly differentiate what the channel has to offer. 3D printing also helps with the business model, because the channel can run preorder campaigns on websites such as Celery and then have the 3D printer manufacturer make only the volume of units ordered. Even custom t-shirts have minimum volumes that must be created to make it worth it. ​

3D Printed Keychains

3D printing lets creators, control their brand merchandise at a level that has never been possible. And 3D printing companies often have partner programs, where they will handle 3D design of merchandise in order to partner with creators. Simply contact 3D printing manufacturers, like Slant 3D, and let us know what you want.

Here the step-by-step how to create 3D printed merchandise for your blog, website, or youtube channel.

1. Partner with a 3D printing manufacturer who can produce in the volume you expect 
2. Find a Preordering Platform, such as Celery, so you can sell first, produce later. This gives you cash flow from the start and doesn't require inventory.
3. Figure out what kind of items you want to offer. Work with your manufacturer on the designs.
   1. Keychains can be created from logos easily. Submit your logo to Slant 3D here
   2. Statuettes can be created from 3D scans at places such as Shapify, and more smartphones are getting this 3D scanning capability.
   3. Other toys and merchandise can probably be created with your 3D manufacturer.
4. Add your items to your webstore.

3D Printed Statuette from 3D Scan