He asked his parents, who are both songwriters, to lend him some money for a 3D printer, using some techniques he learned from Shark Tank. Lila’s father, a web designer, started her off with an initial investment by buying their first 3D printer – a single-colour version – for £200. Once she had made some profits, Lila’s earnings were enough to upgrade to a multicolour 3D printer, which cost about £500. Skyla also works as a waitress and does a few face-painting parties every month, with business booming over the school holidays. “I want to be an artist in the future, so having this business helps me artistically, but it’s also good experience knowing how to promote myself and how to speak to people professionally,” she says.