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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) – Two young siblings in Tucson are proving age is no barrier to entrepreneurship. Grayson Laboa, 12, and Temperance Laboa, 10, have turned their passion for 3D printing into a successful business, creating unique items such as dragons, bugs and sea creatures.

The idea for GrayT creations came after the Laboa siblings saw their father working with a 3D printer. Inspired by his work, they saw an opportunity to go further and bring their creative ideas to life.

“We realized we could print a lot more than just the random things we wanted,” Grayson said. “You can do so much with it. All you need is a file, and as long as the slicer can handle it, you can print anything.”

Launched just over a year ago, GrayT creations has grown steadily, with the siblings running their business around their busy school schedules. “Our 3D printers can run while we are at school as long as someone places the print,” Temperance explains.

Despite their young ages, Grayson and Temperance recognize that they wouldn’t be able to keep things going without the support of their parents.

“Our parents help us while we are in school. The printers are almost always on,” Grayson said.

For the Laboas, entrepreneurship is more than just a way to make money.

“All the money we make from 3D printing goes to our university funds,” says Grayson.

Temperance believes the experience will also help her in the future. “It will definitely help because I have more experience selling stuff.”

The siblings are excited to grow their business even further and continue selling their creations. You can find their work on Saturday at the Between the Tracks Market.