American Paper Optics, LLC

02/04/2026

This July 4th isn't just another holiday—it’s America’s 250th Anniversary. To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone, American Paper Optics is bringing our world-famous 3D technology to the night sky.
Our officially licensed AMERICA 250™ 3D Fireworks Glasses turn standard fireworks into a fully immersive experience. Whether you choose our signature rainbow diffraction 3D Fireworks Glasses or our patented American Eyes (which embed "USA" and "250" into every explosion!), you’ll see the celebration like never before.

Leave a lasting impression with custom-branded AMERICA 250™ 3D Glasses. Your logo + The official America 250 brand = An unforgettable viewer experience.
Give your audience a new way to see your brand during the largest fireworks show in history.

https://www.3dglassesonline.com/products/

10/30/2025

We're in the business of making people see the world better... or, apparently, block it out entirely!

As one of the top global manufacturers of 3D glasses, we've had a front-row seat to countless major events. We've tackled it all—from supplying hundreds of millions of glasses for a Super Bowl commercial to bringing an immersive 3D experience to the Grammy's. We thought we'd seen everything... until we were asked to produce the official Cringe Glasses for Rhett & Link's “Good Mythical Evening: Sloshed in Space”.

Yes, you heard that right. We essentially created thousands of tiny, fashionable blindfolds so the audience could actively opt-out of reality whenever the show got too awkward. We're proud to say we helped the Mythical Beasts keep their eyeballs safe from second-hand embarrassment. Honestly, we've never been prouder to make a pair of glasses designed to not be looked through. Keep the weird orders coming—we live for this stuff!

https://x.com/Mythical/status/1979310305034244564

09/17/2025

This Halloween, ditch the sugary overload and offer Spooky Specs 3D glasses as a unique treat for trick-or-treaters! Kids will love discovering the hidden 3D effects in lights, turning every illuminated display into a magical, spooky spectacle. It's a fun, memorable, and sugar-free alternative that parents will appreciate and kids will rave about.

https://holidayspecs.com/collections/spooky-specs

08/14/2025

Check out these 9 amazing places to take in the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse. Less than a year away!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/08/12/9-places-to-experience-the-next-total-solar-eclipse-a-year-from-today/

08/13/2025

https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/1-year-until-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-heres-what-you-need-to-know

Where to go, how to see it, and why the 2026 eclipse is worth the journey.

08/06/2025

We made it!

Holiday Specs 3D Christmas Glasses are officially a Top 16 finalist in the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest!

We’re honored to be recognized among so many amazing TN-made products — and now we need your help to move on to the next round!

Voting this round runs August 5–12

Vote daily at: https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/vote/

07/29/2025

Here is a direct link that allows you to vote for our Holiday Specs 3D Christmas Glasses as the "Coolest Thing Made in TN"! We love you and would love your vote. Let's go!

https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/vote-search/eyJyZXN1bHRfcGFnZSI6Ilwvdm90ZS1zZWFyY2hcLyIsImtleXdvcmRzIjoiYW1lcmljYW4gcGFwZXIifQ

07/25/2025

Once again, we need your vote to help us in the popular voting cycle and show the world just how cool our "Holiday Specs 3D Glasses" really are. Visit to cast your vote!

https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/

07/24/2025

Greeting! Hope everyone is well.

A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. That's obviously not going to happen, but a massive record-breaking total solar eclipse is coming in 2027. Our guy (Jamie Carter) breaks some of that down here. Very interesting stuff! Check it out. Space.com

https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/no-the-whole-world-wont-go-dark-on-aug-2-but-a-once-in-a-century-eclipse-is-coming

A viral claim says the world will go dark on Aug. 2. It won't — but a record-breaking solar eclipse is coming in 2027.

07/16/2025

Big news! Our Holiday Specs Christmas 3D Glasses have been selected as one of the nominees in the "Coolest Thing Made in
Tennessee" contest!

We need your vote to help us in the popular voting cycle and show the world just how cool our Holiday Specs really are. Visit to cast your vote!

https://coolestthingmadeintn.com/

06/25/2025

Fred Espenak, the renowned NASA astrophysicist and eclipse expert affectionately known as “Mr. Eclipse,” passed away on June 1st. A prolific researcher and passionate educator, Espenak dedicated his career to calculating and predicting solar and lunar eclipses with unparalleled precision. His meticulously compiled eclipse tables and detailed guides became an indispensable resource for scientists, amateur astronomers, and eclipse chasers worldwide. Through his tireless work, he brought the awe-inspiring beauty of these celestial events to millions, fostering a global appreciation for astronomy. His legacy as “Mr. Eclipse” will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations to look up and marvel at the wonders of our universe.

We were incredibly fortunate to have collaborated with Fred Espenak on several pivotal eclipse guides for the 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2027 events. We learned immeasurably from him and will fondly remember all of his wonderful celestial stories. He truly stood alone.

Farewell, Mr. Eclipse. May your journey through the cosmos be serene.