# 3D-Printed Pets PetPrints3D Makes 3D-Printed Sculptures of Your Animal Companions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-sculptures References: [ifitshipitshere](http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/3d-printed-pets/) & [petprints3d](http://www.petprints3d.com/) In order to capture the personalities of pets in a compact and cute way, PetPrints3D makes adorably realistic [3D-printed sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends). Giving more dimension than a photograph, these [pieces of decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-animals) are able to capture some of a pet's quirks, including a funny way that they sit. The 3D-printed models are made from a blend of sandstone and gypsum, available in a range of sizes from about four to nine inches. To create these sculptures, all PetPrints3D requires is a [photograph of your pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-lens-ai), which is used to capture the form and colors of animals like dogs, cats, horses and even birds. Since it can be created if you can get your hands on a 2D photograph, this makes a great gift to surprise a pet lover with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized 3d-printed Products:** Opportunity to create more customized 3D-printed products for various markets beyond pets. - **Increased Demand for Home Decor:** Opportunity to seize on the increasingly popular trend of home decor and create other personalized, unique products that can create a talking point. - **Innovative Gift-giving Options:** Opportunity to create a line of unique, customized gifts that can be used for a variety of occasions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Industry:** This 3D-printing innovation could disrupt the pet industry by allowing brands to create customized, realistic animal-themed products. - **Home Decor Industry:** This innovation has the potential to disrupt the home decor industry by offering a customizable option for consumers who are looking for something unique and personal. - **Gift Industry:** This innovation could disrupt the gift industry by creating a line of unique, customized gifts for different occasions such as weddings, graduations, and birthdays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Digital Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-hearts.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [AI Pet Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto.md)