I’m back with another 3D Printing and Tattoo Paper project today. I had some left over terrazzo patterned tattoo paper, so I thought this DIY Terrazzo Bookmark would be an awesome project. I made a simple design in Silhouette Studio and then used my Silhouette Alta to 3D print the design. This little beauty was the final result. I love that I can use it as a bookmark and paper clip. Read on for the full tutorial!
In Silhouette Studio, create your bookmark design. I used the rectangle tool, then created 2 internal offsets. I then used the eraser tool to get rid of the tops of the offsets and used the line tool to create the design below
Save your design
In the Silhouette 3D Software, open your bookmark design
A pop-up will appear: Import As
Select Extrusion – then design will appear in 3D. Adjust the height (or other dimensions)
Select the 3D Print Tab on the right
Select the Quality (I used the Standard option)
Press Print. The machine will heat up and print – you will see the countdown of time as well
Use the spatula to gently remove the 3D design and any extra filament
Once your bookmark is printed and cooled off, it’s time to cut the tattoo paper. Follow the instructions here to print your terrazzo tattoo paper
In Silhouette Studio, adjust/ make sure your design is the same size as your 3D bookmark
Load your terrazzo tattoo paper (with the clear adhesive applied) and send your design to cut using tattoo paper settings
Remove the clear adhesive paper and apply the terrazzo tattoo face down to the top of the bookmark
Optional: After the tattoo is been applied, you can apply a sealant to protect the pattern
Cute, right? Another way to add terrazzo to your daily life without breaking the bank. Tell me how you designed your bookmark in the comments below!
Looking for some more inspiration? Check out my other tattoo paper projects and craft a little longer with me!