It has probably happened to us not just once: someone is celebrating their birthday and we take time thinking of the perfect present. Then it gets a little tricky because we are not close to the person, and even if we are, there is always the chance of not picking the exact object that would strike their interest. It gets even worse if we buy a piece of clothing only to find out that it doesn’t fit right or if we get a piece of accessory they already have.

You see, thinking of a birthday gift is one thing, and shopping for it is another. But think of it this way: once a year we also become the recipient of birthday gifts. As such, we want something useful like clothing, fashion accessories, home ornaments or perhaps something to add to our collection. So what’s the secret to getting the perfect gift, you ask. One word: customization.

Naturally, you can’t go wrong when you get something tailor-made to the recipient’s preferences. In this regard, it goes without saying that when it comes to finding the wise and ideal birthday gift, 3D printing is your best friend. 3D-printed items aren’t just unique gift ideas; they hit home because they are personalized.

Giving 3D-printed gifts only means you put extra thought into coming up with something special. Here are a few gift ideas you might want to consider if you want to wow the birthday celebrant:

Hobby-Related Items

Is the celebrant into basketball? How about giving them a chess set? A 3D-printed chess board and pieces would look really cool. Seriously, it will wow everyone in the party once the gift is unwrapped.

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Just the same, if the celebrant is heavily into music and is a drummer, give them a 3D-printed drum set. It would certainly excite them to no end thinking about playing in front of a crowd using their eye-catching drum kit.

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Party Favors

How about taking care of the party favors? One of the main advantages of 3D printing, as aforementioned, is customization. You can get as creative as you can on this one. Imagine making all the guests happy, not just the celebrant.  The latter will surely appreciate it because you are able to take a huge load off their back in terms of funds.

Collectibles

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Maybe the celebrant loves to collect stuff. It could be action figures or rare fashion accessories. If you have some money to spare, why just add one to their collection when you can get them 10 through the wonders of 3D printing?

Parts and Components

Let’s say their remote control car engine or exercise equipment is missing a component, and it is hard to find. With 3D printing, you can come up with a precise representation of that part—and you don’t even have to order online or rummage at your local store!

These are just a few ideas. Be creative. Work your imagination. Make sure you know what the person wants, and that’s all there is to it!

If you are in need of unique birthday presents, you can go to any 3D2GO branch near your area. Or contact us to discuss your pretty cool gift ideas!