Selling your prints - 3D printing Business Vlog 2

[@cosmicmike_]

Just stumbled across your videos as im about dive into the world of 3d printing. Just waiting delivery on a Bambulab A1 mini, like a previous comment says its nice to see a fellow Englishman 3d printing. Keep up the great videos 👍

[@craftylabz]

Thank you, I bet you can't wait to get the printer. Just say good bye to any spare cash you might have as you'll be buying loads of filament :) . If you have any issues by all means get in touch

[@cosmicmike_]

@craftylabz haha I look forward to being poor! If I have any issues I'll get in touch. Cheers

[@davidtaylor6961]

I'm so glad i found this video. im in the uk myself, i have had my A1 mini for about a month and love it and have been thinking of starting a little side business, but dont know where to start really so thank for the honest information

[@craftylabz]

I'm thinking of getting an A1 mini as well very soon, no need for the AMS as I already have 2. If this is your first printer. I would suggest enjoying it and learning the ropes, such as fixes and just general tinkering before you start thinking of making money as it can take the enjoyment out of it. If you ever need any help though by all means drop me a message either on here, tiktok or instagram

[@davidtaylor6961]

@craftylabz thanks. I definitely would recommend one, im starting to learn tinkercad, and doing my own design which fun. If im being honest, I'm not planning on selling until I do a couple of little car boot stands in the summer. my kids make jewellery and have been dying to set a stall up at the boot, so i can have bit fun see what people like

[@craftylabz]

Sounds like fun and I'm sure the kids will love it, also gives them a taste of selling their own stuff. You might have a millionaire in the making if they enjoy it

[@believe-a-bubble]

Hi, some fantastic information in this video, thank you. Do you mind me asking what the light box and turntable items are that you use when taking photos of your items?

[@craftylabz]

Hi, sure to be honest if you search Lazy Susan on the 3D file platforms you might be able to print a turn table , if not this is the one I use - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09L87JHBH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 , this is the link for the lightbox not huge but ideal for small items - www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08XQC38FC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@believe-a-bubble]

@@craftylabz thank you :-)

[@WishingRose3D]

It's really nice to see someone in the UK making a success doing this 🙂 aren't many British KZbinrs doing 3D printing videos around 👍

[@craftylabz]

Thanks for the comment. That's true whenever I've looked for thing relating to 3D printing in general, I've always found that most channels are American and no one from the UK, I think this is partly to do with the stock being more available in stores like bestbuy and others like it. Where as in the UK I can't think of any store that would just have a 3D printer on a shelf ready to take.

[@speedytweedy123]

@@craftylabzwould agree with you totally , when starting my 3D printing I found the same and in the end had to just rely on markets at weekends and fairs.

[@speedytweedy123]

Agree, when looking at starting to do 3D printing all vids would Be American and I had to work everything out for selling on Etsy, Fairs etc.

[@ThePCPitChannel]

Really interesting info, thanks. Do you know if there’s a figure that the platforms will report to HMRC at?

[@craftylabz]

Good question I think it works out at 30 sales or €2,000 this is physical products, There's a lot more info on this at shorturl.at/pcFFc just so you get all the facts :)

[@ThePCPitChannel]

@ Thanks :)

[@jakob7251]

What is the name on that light box, you are using ? 😊

[@craftylabz]

Here's the link for it, its USB powered so ideal shorturl.at/uFDRS

[@MrBurnie8]

Hi bud what's the blow torch your using

[@craftylabz]

Hi, Sorry for the late response, here is the link to the blow torch I use - shorturl.at/dSauP

[@Whirlmanager]

Similar situation in the US with product safety testing requirements, although I suspect it is largely ignored in 3d printing /Etsy realm. Fortunately there is some testing exemptions for small businesses/startups. Guess some protections better than none.

[@craftylabz]

yeah I totally get why the law has been brought in, to protect buyers and some protection is certainly better than non, as we have a duty to protect the buyers not just ourselves and like you stated a lot of people in this sector will ignore it until its to late, but I'd certainly feel guilty if one of my products harmed someone especially a child

[@nukai81]

What racking do you use? My printers are on tables at the moment that are not stable enough and I’m looking for some solid racking.

[@craftylabz]

Hi, I got these on amazon from a company call "Big Dug" I think they were about £140 at the time and at present only using 3 of the 4 shelves, very sturdy and also come with ground ankers in case you want to be extra secure

[@nukai81]

@ thanks

[@craiggrant8600]

How is pla in the uk due to humidity? How do you cope? Can you leave it on the spools? Do you dry it etc? Thanks in advance!

[@chrisallan-lancashirereef5130]

It might be wet in the UK but the humidity isn’t that high. I’m in the UK and keep my spools on a rack with no issues.

[@craiggrant8600]

@chrisallan-lancashirereef5130 great to know got my first printer coming in next 2 days and was just wondering if I could keep the reels on the ams or have to keep taking them off n storing away :-)

[@chrisallan-lancashirereef5130]

@@craiggrant8600 I keep mine in the AMS or rack. You can print some desiccant boxes that fit in the AMS too…. I have one with a hygrometer build in to it. Maker World has plenty of models for these.

[@craiggrant8600]

@@chrisallan-lancashirereef5130mines the ams lite as getting the a1

[@craftylabz]

like @chrisallan-lancashirereef5130 I to keep all my filament on spools and not very often I have humidity, I also live in a seaside town. I do have a filament dryer but can honestly say I've probably used it less than 5 times. There is also a build you can get for the AMS lite to keeps it cover with desiccant beads in. Check these links out - makerworld.com/en/models/78116?from=search#profileId-82393 makerworld.com/en/models/62772?from=search#profileId-341956

[@jimbeckettplay]

Great information! 4/5 stars! (hehehe)

[@craftylabz]

Cheers, Love the comment actually got a real lol

[@attainableaudio4533]

Your talking about all the licenses, you might want to read the licenses for fusion 360 free version also...

[@craftylabz]

I mentioned that I have recent started using Fusion 360 and have a limited amount of models, I didn't go to much in to it, just that I had stated in the previous that I had been using Tinkercad. I am aware it personal use and it be honest it tells you this when you sign up.

[@attainableaudio4533]

@craftylabz ahh, I've always had the educational license so only heard about the personal use from my brother in-law, who has since upgraded to the paid version

[@buttsyburnbob]

Also new to this gt my daughter a kobra neo for xmas and on boxing day bought myself a kobra 3 combo 😅 .. from my little understanding many sell direct off ticktok Instagram ect ??

[@craftylabz]

You can sell on Instagram and Tiktok but I feel that would also require alot of additional work to get your product seen, it is an avenue I intend to look at providing I keep up with demand, there's also selling on Amazon, Etsy,Ebay. I do the latter 2 at the moment and hope to get my website rebuilt shortly so I can direct customers to their in the future and reduce the feels the platforms charge

[@drag0ndust]

do u also have problems with scam bots on etsy?

[@craftylabz]

The only thing I've ever seen on Etsy with regards to scam bots, is getting messages acting to be etsy staff to try and obtain login change details, however when an etsy staff member does get in touch it won't show in your normal etsy mail as they have a separate section for staff member messages so easy to identify a real staff member. Etsy also confirm that their messages will only ever show in one section and not everyday mail and will have a certain logo attached. Great question I never thought of addressing that thanks

[@Shr1mp2K]

Shopify only works when you're focused on good SEO

[@craftylabz]

Totally agree, also helps when you have the time and resources to actually do some marketing, one area I've not done anything with, but certainly more focused for 2025 and going to treat it more like a full business with set hours with marketing and lowing expenses being my main priority. Will certainly give shopify another go in the future for sure as all the back end stuff is done for you, unlike WordPress or WooCommerce where you have to keep plugins etc up to date and manage everything yourself, that's certainly one of the many plus side to shopify

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, four stars for me is a great product but only 1 in a hundred four stars for me is worth five stars because it is exceptional. If everything is five star nothing is five star.

[@craftylabz]

That makes total sense to be honest and your the first person I've ever know give an actual true answer, appreciate that :)

[@Tony29037]

thats good keep money in the uk