How Much I Made Selling 3D Prints (2.5 years)

[@Redo3D]

Nice results! I almost exactly match what you experienced but I did not sell on etsy, only DTC on my shopify store. I just recently got on amazon and hope to double my 2024 sales! I run a print farm that I have also automated, but using Qidi Q1 Pros and exclusively print in ABS. ABS is half the cost, and the prints use less material compared to PLA. Its just a much better material for consumer products. For 3 years I used PLA, and im glad i finally made the switch. PLA warps, has creep, and even internal pressure of the plastic after printing is enough force to cause dimmensional changes days or weeks after printing. the Q1 Pro is an amazing machine because im able to vent all of the fumes directly out of the machine to the outside, while still maintaining 60c chamber temp. The result are perfect ABS prints.

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks for sharing these valuable insights! Would be great to have you in our discord for some exchanges!

[@Redo3D]

​@@3DFarmerswould love to join!

[@svenrohner3623]

Thanks for the Update, great to see that it's going well. Wish you all the best for 2025!👍

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks Sven ;)

[@rickrose9307]

Good video, good luck on the new goal!

[@3DFarmers]

Thank you! The journey continues!

[@JG-zw8jb]

Keep up the great work! Love your videos!

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them.

[@iosgamingshorts247]

Awesome video. So quick question- the products you sell are all of YOUR designs? I just wondered because I don’t know how to 3d model yet

[@3DFarmers]

Thank you! Yes all our products were designed by us. 3D design is a crucial skill if you want to start a 3D print business and want to be successful in the long-term. That's why we will teach it in our Patreon community. If you want to learn, then I would recommend you to join us :)

[@iosgamingshorts247]

@ thanks

[@Lifeisnotshort]

I believe your business and channel both will grow very big due to the kind of person you are best of luck

[@3DFarmers]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@AshesNey1]

Great insights and thanks for the transparency!

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks, it's all about sharing the journey!

[@sym7137]

Congrats. I have just started my 3D business and hope to be just as successful

[@3DFarmers]

You already overcame the biggest hurdle, now push on and stay curious and creative.

[@shizzm1990]

Leaving a comment for the algo, Ty mate and keep on going 🎉

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks! I hope the algo chooses people with such a positive attitude like you!

[@Sttreg]

Damn. I always thought there would be no market in Switzerland. I should definitely give it a try

[@3DFarmers]

Yes, go for it. The future of 3D printing is bright no matter where you are. If I can make it work, you can as well!

[@PrinityID]

Nice, thank you for sharing!

[@3DFarmers]

Thanks for watching!

[@UnCoolDad]

Tell us about your "automatic printing system" 👍

[@3DFarmers]

Coming very soon. Still finalising it for the public release.

[@MRX-ff4vy]

How do you see the current market getting almost flooded with people that want to 3D print for a profit? Whats your outlook on 2025 and what (in your opinion) are the most important things to do to stand out of the masses? e.g. is research, marketing, efficiency..? Great content, subscribed to you patreon in Dec :)

[@3DFarmers]

First of all, thank you and welcome onboard! Yes, with the rise of BambuLab printers, the entry into the 3D print business world has never been this easy. That's why the following skills are crucial to survival in the mid/long-term: 1. Learn CAD to design unique and innovative products. Subscriptions alone is not enough. 2. Increase automation, be it maintenance or print automation to lower cost of production. This way you can still make a profit where others cannot. 3. Listen to your customers. Customer support is important for either further improve your products or get a good review. Of course there are more points, but we can continue the discussion in Discord :).

[@unzensiert-ungeschnitten3990]

Do you ship all orders yourself ?

[@3DFarmers]

In the first year yes, but when it ramped up we outsourced fulfillment to a foundation for people with disabilities.

[@short__videos__1]

Hey isch sehr inspirierend das mer mit guetem Englisch vo überall en guete KZbin Kanal mache chan. I welne Länder verchaufscheig dini produkt?

[@3DFarmers]

Ja es gaht tatsächtlich nöd schlecht. Aber es brucht recht vil vorbereitig zum Skript schribe. Mir verchaufet sehr international. Gröschteteils uf Amerika, dann EU. Langfristig wärs super uf jedem Kontinend e Farm zha.

[@DWIT3D]

Amazing... thank you for sharing. Phenomenal growth. How do you market yourself on Shopify? Or, do you recommend getting started on Etsy to make a name for yourself before going to Shopify?

[@3DFarmers]

I would start with Etsy to test your product first before doing all the work to setup Shopify and use ads or social media to drive traffic. Yes, the fees are high, but the traffic the platform can generate is a great test for your product.

[@thomashamery8970]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. So all your stores are coffee-themed?

[@3DFarmers]

No, we have two different brands with tools for coffee and holders for bicycles. It's important to diversify.

[@Ootrick3D]

Where are your Etsy and shop links?

[@3DFarmers]

@@Ootrick3D Here you go: cremaloop.com and mountloop.com. If you add etsy.com to the end you get the stores on Etsy.

[@AndreyDraganov]

Good job! I want to start my 3D printing journey. Do you provide some kind of coaching?

[@3DFarmers]

That's exactly what we are doing through our Patreon. We are also planning to do some webinars this year.

[@AndreyDraganov]

@@3DFarmers count me in