# 3D-Printed Nylon Jewelry Lynne Maclachlan Creates a Line of Hi-Tech Sculptural Accessories By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynne-maclachlan References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/high-tech-sculptural-jewelry-lynne-maclachlan/) & [lynnemaclachlan](http://lynnemaclachlan.co.uk/) People looking to make a bold statement in the fashion world will want to turn their attention to the work of jewelry designer Lynne Maclachlan. She uses atypical materials and an increasingly popular technique to create the [sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece) that are catching people's eyes left, right and center. With the help of [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmass-2025-pendants), Lynne Maclachlan designs [bold necklaces, bracelets and earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection) out of vibrant nylon materials. The resulting forms are not only artistic, but futuristic as well. As written on her website, "Lynne MacLachlan's work plays with light, space and colour; vibrant geometric forms reveal ephemeral, shimmering optical patterns, crossing the boundaries of design, art and fashion." Some of her pieces are even topped off with Swarovski crystals to give them a more luxurious twist for special occasions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3d-printed Nylon Jewelry:** Using 3D printing technology to create bold and futuristic jewelry pieces out of vibrant nylon materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for designers and brands to incorporate innovative 3D printing techniques into their jewelry collections. - **3D Printing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for 3D printing technology to revolutionize the jewelry manufacturing process. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Potential for luxury brands to collaborate with designers using 3D printing technology to create unique and high-end jewelry pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Digitally Handmade Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-handmade.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Algorithm-Formed Modern Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sian-design.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Complimentary Sculptural Jewelry Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece.md)