Our story
Made in Seattle by an 11-year-old
3D printing, football, and a whole lot of hustle — this is NextLayer3D.
How it all started
Hi, I'm Rey — the founder, designer, and printer behind NextLayer3D. I'm 11 years old and I live in Seattle, WA. I'm passionate about 3D printing, football, and cheering on the Seahawks.
In 2026, I became the youngest athlete to complete the STP — Seattle to Portland — a 206-mile cycling ride. My parents rewarded me with my very own 3D printer, and that's when everything changed.
What started as printing things for myself quickly turned into real customer orders. I've now fulfilled hundreds of orders — souvenirs, fidgets, custom keychains, pencil holders, party favors, and more. Every single one is designed, printed, and quality-checked by me.
I'm a little shy, so instead of a photo of me, here's my dog Coco. She supervises every print run and has excellent taste.
The real face behind NextLayer3D
I'm pretty shy, so instead of a photo of me — here's Coco, my dog and my biggest fan. He's been there for every late-night print, every failed prototype, and every successful order.
Coco is a Labradoodle and she loves going on walks around our Seattle neighborhood — especially in the fall when the leaves are everywhere. He has no idea what 3D printing is, but he always comes to check on the printer when it's running.
When you order from NextLayer3D, you're supporting a kid, his dog, and a whole lot of filament.
Made by hand
Every item is printed and finished by me personally — no factory, no middleman.
Custom-first
Got a wild idea? I love a challenge. Custom orders are my favorite part of the job.
Kid-priced
I keep prices fair because I know what it's like to want something cool on a budget.
Seattle-made
Printed right here in Seattle, WA. Go Seahawks.