Turning Creative Ideas into Awesome 3D Printed Products
- Tracy Mark Longest
- Mar 10
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
It Started with a Birdhouse Camera Housing

One of our customers had previously purchased one of our birdhouse-style camera housings. These housings are designed to give security cameras a decorative look while still allowing the camera to function properly. After receiving the birdhouse housing, the customer reached out with a new idea. They asked a simple question:
"Do you make anything like this for inside the house?"
The Idea: A Planter Camera Housing
The customer was looking for something that would blend into indoor décor more naturally. Instead of a birdhouse, they suggested something that looked like a plant pot or planter. That idea immediately made sense. A planter is something that naturally sits on shelves, desks, counters, or window sills. It blends into a room easily and doesn’t stand out. So the design process started.

Turning an Idea into a Real Product
Designing a product like this involves a lot more than just making a pot. The camera still needs to:
Have a clear view
Allow motion sensors to work correctly
Provide space for cables
Fit the exact camera dimensions
Maintain good airflow
Every camera model is slightly different, so measurements have to be very precise. Several prototype prints later, the first camera planter housing was created.
Testing and Refining the Design
Like most things in the shop, the first print is rarely the final version. We tested:
Camera angles
Sensor visibility
Cable routing
Print strength
Overall appearance
Each test helps improve the design until it works exactly the way it should.
Now One of Our Most Popular Products
What started as a simple customer request has turned into one of our most popular designs. Today we offer multiple styles including:
Camera planters
Decorative camera housings
Birdhouse camera housings
Custom camera mounts
Many of these designs started the same way — with a customer asking if something was possible.
We Love Custom Ideas
Some of our best products exist because someone simply asked:
"Can you make this?"
Sometimes the answer is yes right away. Other times, it takes a few prototypes. But that’s part of what makes running a creative shop so fun.
Why Custom 3D Printing Matters
Custom 3D printing allows us to bring unique ideas to life. It enables creativity and innovation. We can create products tailored to individual needs. This flexibility is what sets us apart.
Got an Idea?
If you have an idea for a custom 3D printed product, feel free to reach out. You never know — it might turn into the next new product in the shop.
TML Fun Creations 📍 Ravensdale, Washington USA
Custom 3D Printing • Camera Housings • Unique Designs
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