{"id":11116,"date":"2026-10-23T17:16:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/?post_type=blog&p=11116"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:20:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:20:22","slug":"3d-printing-from-by-products-to-decorative-items","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/blog\/3d-printing-from-by-products-to-decorative-items\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing: From By-Products to Decorative Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A vase or a lampshade<\/strong> allows you to see a material in a different light than in the form of granules<\/strong> or a sample. Its texture, shades, and appearance take on a whole new dimension when the object is printed and placed in a real-world setting. <\/p>\n\n

At NaturePlast<\/strong>, we have developed prototypes of 3D-printed vases and lampshades made from biobased plastics<\/strong> that incorporate by-products. These creations demonstrate the potential of our formulations while exploring their applications in the field of interior design. <\/p>\n\n

Incorporating by-products into our materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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By-products<\/strong> from agricultural, agri-food, or marine activities can be incorporated into plastics. Coffee, grains, and seashells are among the resources that can be explored. Their use requires preparation and formulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on their characteristics and the intended application, by-products<\/strong> may be ground, micronized, and\/or screened before being incorporated into a pure material. The choice of polymer<\/strong>, the nature of the by-product<\/strong>, and its proportion<\/strong> allow for control over the appearance and properties of the resulting material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to develop a formulation tailored to the processing constraints and the intended use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PLA, a 100% biobased plastic suitable for 3D printing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

PLA (polylactic acid) is one of the most widely used plastics in 3D printing. Its ease of use makes it possible to produce parts with precise details and a high-quality finish. It is also biodegradable under the specific conditions of industrial composting, at controlled temperatures and humidity levels. <\/p>\n\n

3D Printing to Explore Shapes and Finishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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3D printing<\/strong> then makes it possible to move from the formulation to a physical object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layered manufacturing and the incorporation of by-products contribute to the appearance of the parts. Close-up photographs reveal their details: print lines, by-product inclusions, and the by-product\u2019s texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With these prototypes, the formulations take the form of familiar objects. A bouquet in a vase or a lit lamp allow you to appreciate the result beyond just a sample: the proportions, the texture, and how the object fits into an interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the prototypes in action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incorporated by-products<\/strong> contribute to this finish. Their inclusions and subtle variations are visible on the printed pieces<\/strong>, with an appearance that varies depending on the chosen formulation and shape. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

A 3D-Printed Honorary Award for the EPOPEA Convention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

This expertise also extends to the creation of items for events. On the occasion of the EPOPEA annual convention<\/strong><\/a> in Caen, NaturePlast created the Honorary Award trophy using 3D printing<\/strong>, made from materials incorporating coffee grounds and scallop shells. <\/p>\n\n

This project combines the development of materials that incorporate by-products with <\/strong>the creation of an object designed for a specific occasion. It illustrates another application of our work. <\/p>\n\n

For more information: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7518936788531478528<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Prototypes to support future projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

These projects are prototypes designed to showcase our expertise and spark discussions about new applications.<\/p>\n\n

They enable designers, manufacturers, and project leaders to envision the use of biobased plastics<\/strong> that incorporate by-products<\/strong>. Each project then requires adapting the material to the manufacturing process, the desired finish, and the object\u2019s specifications. <\/p>\n\n

Are you interested in exploring the incorporation of a by-product into a plastic material or developing a formulation for 3D printing<\/strong>? The NaturePlast team is here to assist you with your project.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11082,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categorie-blog":[186],"class_list":["post-11116","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categorie-blog-bioplastic"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/11116","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categorie-blog","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureplast.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categorie-blog?post=11116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}