For Participants
If you’re interested in becoming a small business owner and have some great ideas, come join us!
From button makers and laser engravers to 3D printers, we have the tools to turn your ideas into real products.
We work one-on-one with participants to teach and support the use of this equipment—step by step. Whether you already have a business idea or just know what you love, we’ll help you explore creative ways to turn your interests into something you can share or sell.
See our tools and what you can make below!
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Available Tools and Techniques
All of our tools are available for participants to explore, learn, and use as often as needed to support their business goals. Step-by-step instruction on how to use all tools is included in our program.
3D Printers
Create figures, fidgets, keychains, jewelry, custom tools, art pieces, and more—3D printing lets your ideas take shape in fun, useful, and unique ways.
Here are some examples of what our particpants have 3D printed here at Chamba. Some of these are printed from existing files and some are custom-made.
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Heat Press Machines
Design and press your own t-shirts, hats, tote bags, and more—perfect for creating custom apparel and products for your business or creating products for other businesses.
Here are some examples of what our particpants have created with the heat press here at Chamba, using both sublimation and custom iron-ons.
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Industrial Sticker Makers
Make custom stickers, labels, decals, signs, and packaging with our industrial sticker maker.
Here are some examples of what our participants have created with our industrial sticker machine and thermal printers here at Chamba. Some of these designs are printed from existing files and some are custom-made by participants.
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Laser Engravers
Engrave wood, leather, glass, and more to create signs, jewelry, gifts, and custom products that make your business stand out.
Here are some examples of what our particpants have laser engraved here at Chamba. Some of these designs are printed from existing files and some are custom-made by participants.
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Other Tools and Techniques to Try at Chamba
We also have various tools that we use for specialized projects. These include foil stamps, button makers, soap making tools, stamp carving tools and laminators, among many more.
Paper/ Vinyl Cutting: The decal on this hat was made with a paper/ vinyl cutter.
Block Printing: This block print was created with our special cutting tools on a rubber surface. It’s printed with professional-grade inks.
Button Maker: These buttons were made for by a participant to give out at his book readings.
Embroidery/ Sewing: Chamba has a variety of sewing and embroidery machines for apparel and shoes