How I made $18K 3D Printing on Etsy - 4 Tips to get started

Explaining how I made over $18,000 by selling 3D Prints on Etsy and 4 tips on how you can get started.

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[UncleJessy]

I just wanted to say thanks for the overwhelming positive response/turnout for this video. I haven't been this nervous posting a video in a while. Already outlining some followup videos on this subject!

[XxHeManWomenHaterxX]

I was so relieved when I heard the original designer gets some royalties. Thank you for being a great example for the community!

[ViralKiller]

I made about 6k before the force awakens came out, selling kylo ren sabers before the Disney release...good times

[Donatellangelo]

Good idea. I personally make one good print, then use it as a mold for casting. I can reproduce the item much more quickly that way.

[offearthd]

You should make this it’s own series. Seriously great information, would love to get more information from a guy like you! Thanks for the video.

[jayjimenez]

im only 4 mins in this video and i already love this guys attitude hes not stuck up or anything like the other videos ive seen

[kevincantrell]

Uncle Jesse, I have been wanting to do this for a few years but there really wasn't anyone giving this type of information. I have learned tons. I am a 3D modeler and animator and this adds so much to an addition income stream off my designs. Very helpful. I have learned everything from you. Much appreciated.

[ManofOneGod]

That steering wheel idea is just absolute pure genius.

[DrekeXorn]

This video convinced me that this as a side gig is a legit good idea if I manufacture the right product, so yes PLEASE make more like this! Go into more details in your process:
How did you ship these? USPS, Fedex, UPS?
How did you determine the product's cost?
What was your profit margin?

[zhaetur]

Great video. Exactly mirrored my experience selling 3d prints online. I like that you emphasized the importance of finding efficient products to sell. Creating big items is fun but very impractical long term. Selling small functional items and then marketing them based on the value they provide rather than if a small plastic thing should be as expensive as you made it is key

[CaptainEggcellent]

This awesome! I bought a 3D printed VR lens protector off Etsy and it’s been so useful

[DonTimmons-khdz]

I've been on Etsy for 10 years. I'm a Maker/Hobbyist/Creator and am one of those real people behind the scenes of what makes Etsy a great place to shop for something unique.
I want to remain a hobbyist and share my creativity, but I don't want a job, and that's why Etsy works so well for me. So, that said, just be careful what wish for, and understand what you want, anything is possible with Etsy.
Thanks for the video, nicely done.

[alextatkin]

This is inspiring. Truly. Im grateful for youtube because of content like this.

[miniblaze]

You are right. We've had folks asking about their pricing for lithograph lamps on one of my fb printer groups.

If you don't know what that is, it is taking a picture and literally printing it w/ a 3d printer. Then building a light or when you make it you design it so it can be looked at w/ light. It is truly amazing to see and one guy came on. Showed us his end results and asked if 30 bucks was too much. What he had was something he created in fusion 360, added a light kit to, and some wonderfully printed lithographs which he showed us. We told him he was seriously undercutting himself. He needed to figure out how much time he spent designing this, the material costs, and his time cost. I pointed out while he could offer a discount after that it was his choice, but he should at least make it his time cost vs material costs so he at least made that money back. One more important thing, he needed to keep in mind not everyone can make these things. More people are, but it's not something you can buy at Walmart. This is a custom design made with a custom print from their photo which they asked him to do. So he has no copyright issues or licensing issues. He could also go on things like fiver and advertise his service and/or create a web page.

I told him that he could start w/ his first sale high enough to make his money and some time back, but if he got swamped w/ orders, he would need to consider raising the cost, because that would be a strong indication that he was way too cheap. To be honest we told him he was probably too cheap at $30.00. Again this is custom work. W/ the work he put in, I'm willing to bet that if he wanted, he could have designed it so they could swap at the lithograph prints if they wanted to.

[liltommy]

Great video! My wife already has an Etsy account, and we BOTH got really excited by watching this video! Now I’m subscribed to get more info as I start 3D printing!

[Lookadoo]

Got a sub here as im looking into getting a 3d printer myself. Always looking for certain things and can never find it so figured why not do it myself and maybe make a side hustle out of it

[DPrintedDebris]

So yeah, I have 60 3D printers, and I own all of my copyrights. I've brought in $325K, and I'm up to my eyeballs in work both D2C an B2B. It can be done.

[wittworks]

I’m watching this with my 8 year old. He is laughing at your censored funny sound effects, and I am grateful for your sensitivity and for doing that. 🥰

[pouncey]

Hey man don't worry if you think your videos aren't great if you have fun recording its worth watching, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[Antics]

I've been thinking of trying my hand at using my Ender printer for producing prints for sale, but my experience with 3D modeling is very limited, so I'm reliant on others' creations for my own use at home. Being a programmer myself, it resonated with me and I loved how you mentioned that even if its listed as fair use, to always contact the creator for approval before sale -- this encouraged me to look further into making my own models before ever selling others. Fantastic video and well informative for everyone, from a novice to a pro, all around Uncle. I've never seen your channel before, but this was a winner in my book.

Keep up the great work, be safe, and know you just pushed someone to learn a new skill that will hopefully better the lives of others in the process!