How the Teleport 3D Print Service Helped Little Ouchie Go Viral—and Fulfill Hundreds of Orders Overnight

This is the story of Little Ouchie—a brilliantly simple 3D printed sensory tool that went from five sales a day to hundreds, practically overnight.

It’s also the story of how the Teleport 3D Print Service turned a viral moment into a thriving business by giving one engineer access to the kind of manufacturing power most people only dream of.

Let’s break it down.

🧠 The Problem: A Need in the Autism and PTSD Communities

Craig Butrick, an engineer and designer, saw a need in the autism community. Some individuals with autism or PTSD use intense sensory input—like pinching or hair pulling—as a coping mechanism. Unfortunately, those methods can lead to serious self-harm.

Craig created Little Ouchie to help.

It’s a handheld disc with rounded, blunt spikes. When squeezed, it delivers a strong sensory experience without breaking the skin or causing injury. People can grip it as hard as they want—it’s all pressure, no pain.

It’s safe. It’s effective. And it’s a great example of what thoughtful design can do.

🧩 A Perfect Match for 3D Printing

Little Ouchie wasn’t just a brilliant idea—it was ideal for on-demand production with a 3D Print service.

The surface texture hides layer lines.

The geometry is easy to print and resistant to defects.

It’s durable, consistent, and fast to produce—no finishing required.

That made it a dream product to scale if the demand ever showed up.

Spoiler: it did.

📈 Going Viral—Fast

Craig had been selling on TikTok Shop and posting videos about Little Ouchie. For a while, sales hovered around 5 units a day.

Then one video hit 5.6 million views in just a few days.

Suddenly, orders exploded. And with TikTok Shop’s strict 2–5 day shipping requirements, Craig was in a race against time.

He couldn’t possibly print, pack, and ship hundreds of units with just his home setup.

🆘 Enter Teleport: A 3D Print Service Built to Scale

Craig turned to the Teleport 3D Print Service by Slant 3D—and that changed everything.

Here’s how Teleport stepped in:

Instant Integration: Teleport connected directly to Craig’s TikTok Shop. Orders flowed straight into production without manual input.

Massive Fulfillment Power: With access to hundreds of printers, Slant 3D's farm could handle the massive spike in volume—even during Black Friday week.

Full-Service Handling: Each Little Ouchie was printed, post-processed, packaged, and shipped with a keychain attached—ready for the customer.

Same-Day Manufacturing: Orders were fulfilled in just a few days, avoiding cancellations and delivering on the TikTok Shop promise.

Teleport gave Craig the power of a factory overnight—without having to buy a single extra machine.

🎨 Scaling and Evolving

As Little Ouchie continued to grow, Craig used Teleport to do even more:

Added multiple color options

Introduced new sizes

Launched limited edition runs

Included third-party add-ons (like keychains)

Released new versions—including one made with soft TPU

Teleport handled the overflow and scaled production, while Craig focused on designing and prototyping new ideas on his own machines.

It was the perfect partnership: creative freedom with manufacturing muscle.

🏁 The Outcome: Viral Success, Delivered

What started as a simple, purpose-driven product quickly became a nationwide success. And Craig was able to meet the moment—not with warehouses or a shipping team, but with the Teleport 3D Print Service.

Without it, orders would’ve been canceled, momentum lost, and the opportunity wasted.

With Teleport?

Little Ouchie became a brand.

💬 Final Thoughts

Craig saw a problem and built a solution. When the world noticed, he didn’t panic—he plugged into a system that let him deliver.

That’s the power of a 3D Print service built for real businesses.

If you’ve got a product people want, but no way to scale—Teleport is your shortcut to success.

Instant infrastructure. No upfront cost. Orders fulfilled in just days.

👉 Start Free with Teleport 3D Print Service