Design objects made from recycled plastic food packaging
Hi! I'm Erwin from Slimprint, and in my studio in Zeewolde I transform recycled plastic food packaging into something beautiful for your home.
From a young age, I loved drawing and was fascinated by what you could do with computers. During my college years in 2018, learned about 3D printing through the FabLab at my college. I was immediately sold because I realised how much creative freedom you have to make things yourself. With the money from my vacation job, I bought my first 3D printer. It felt like I could finally bring my own drawings and ideas to life.
Once at home, I noticed it wasn't as easy as it seemed! So many materials, techniques, settings to choose from. But every mistake taught me something new and brought me closer to what I wanted to make. I started simple: hanging a shelf in my dorm room and then decorating it with small vases.
I discovered what I enjoyed most: playing with shape, texture and colour. Vases turned out to be surprisingly versatile and perfect for expressing my creativity. Soon it grew into more! First, I made them for myself, then for friends and family.
Their enthusiasm gave me the confidence to share my creations on Instagram in 2019. The reactions were so positive that I started Slimprint and opened my Etsy shop.
When I started exploring the materials I was using, I discovered recycled options. That was the perfect match! Transforming waste into something valuable through my own creative designs? That sounded like a dream. Now I get to do every day exactly what makes me so happy: creating unique design objects that not only make your home more beautiful, but also contribute to a more beautiful world.
What do I create for you?
I create unique:
- Vases that make every spot cozier
- Lamps that bring warmth and atmosphere to your space
- Clocks that are real eye-catchers
Every Slimprint creation is:
- Built layer by layer with my 3D printer giving each object a unique texture
- Made from 100% recycled (and biobased) plastic from the Benelux
- Designed by me and made exclusively for you to order
Discover my collections and find your perfect match!