# 3D Plasticine Printer Inks The Hyrel 3D Printers Let Users Print with Recycled Materials By M | Published 2013-06-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-ink References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/06/play-doh-3d-printer.html) & [hyrel3d](http://www.hyrel3d.com/) As 3D printers become more readily available for consumers, many companies are looking into more environmentally friendly, cheaper and alternative 3D ink options. While many 3D printers today use [plastic-based ink cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-resin), Hyrel 3D lets consumers print 3D objects used recycled materials, primarily Play-Doh, plasticine and clay. All three 3D ink options are safe for the environment, cheaper, toxins-free and entirely reusable. Each material prints from a tube that deposits the Plasticine in a thin cylinder line in the outline of the object's shape. After an object has been printed with Plasticine, users can reuse the Plasticine again in the ink cartridge. With these new ink options, designers can play with [more textures and 3D print designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer). With a reduced cost and recyclable ink, 3D printers will most likely drop in price and become more readily available for [schools, homes and designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Environmentally Friendly 3D Ink:** The availability of alternative 3D ink options made from recycled materials presents an opportunity for companies to develop more environmentally friendly 3D printers. - **Cheaper 3D Printing:** The use of cheaper and reusable ink options for 3D printing creates an opportunity for companies to produce more affordable 3D printers. - **Texture-enhanced 3D Printing:** The introduction of new ink options, such as Plasticine, opens up possibilities for designers to experiment with textured 3D prints. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing:** Companies in the 3D printing industry can explore the development of eco-friendly ink options and affordable printers to meet the growing demand. - **Recycling:** The availability of recycled ink materials like Plasticine creates opportunities for the recycling industry to collaborate with 3D printing companies. - **Education:** Schools and educational institutions can benefit from cheaper 3D printers, opening up possibilities for incorporating 3D printing into curricula. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Date Pit 3D-Printing Filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit.md) - [Innovative 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printers.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [3D-Printable Packaging Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reishi-mushroom-printable-material.md) - [Recycled Printing Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmix.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Metal Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroninks.md)