Notes for people who sell personalised prints

Pricing, custom orders, bulk orders and selling channels. Practical, short and written for small makers.

Personalised Christmas ornaments to 3D print and sell

Named ornaments are the easiest Christmas order to take and the easiest to get wrong late. A plan for designs, cut-off dates and the December rush. Occasions, 5 min read

Personalised Diwali gifts to 3D print and sell

Family name plates, keepsake trays and office gift sets: what to print for Diwali, how to take orders on WhatsApp and how to handle corporate lists. Occasions, 5 min read

How to start selling personalised 3D printed keychains

You already own a printer. Here is how to turn it into a small personalised-gift business, from the first product to the first repeat customer. Getting started, 3 min read

QR code keychains: how to 3D print ones that scan

A 3D printed QR code keychain only sells if it scans first time. Colours, link length, error correction and print settings that make it work. Printing, 5 min read

How to avoid misspelled names on personalised orders

A wrong letter turns a profitable order into a free reprint. A simple approval process that catches spelling mistakes before they reach the printer. Running the business, 5 min read

How to price personalised 3D prints

Filament is the cheapest part of a personalised print. A simple way to price that covers your time, your machine and a margin worth the effort. Running the business, 3 min read

Two-colour name prints in Bambu Studio

Raised lettering in a second colour makes a name print look finished. How to set up two-colour prints from a 3MF, with an AMS or a single filament change. Printing, 5 min read

Taking custom name orders on Instagram and WhatsApp without the back-and-forth

Custom orders through messages can swallow your day. A short order template and an approval picture cut most of the chat. Selling channels, 3 min read

How to sell personalised 3D prints on Etsy

Etsy buyers search for custom name gifts every day. How to set up personalised 3D print listings, collect names cleanly and turn orders round fast. Selling channels, 5 min read

School name tags in bulk: quoting, printing and delivering a class order

One teacher or parents' group can order thirty tags at once. How to quote it, collect the names cleanly and print the whole class without retyping. Bulk orders, 3 min read

Printing small text on 3D printed name keychains

Fuzzy letters and broken script are the main reasons a name keychain looks cheap. Nozzle, layer height, lettering and slicer settings that keep small text sharp. Printing, 5 min read

Selling personalised prints at craft fairs and markets

A printer running at your stall draws a crowd. How to set up, take orders on the spot and turn one market day into weeks of follow-up orders. Selling channels, 2 min read

15 personalised 3D prints that sell, and who buys them

Name keychains are only the start. Fifteen personalised 3D printed products, who buys each one and why, so you can pick a range that fits your market. Getting started, 5 min read

3D printed desk name plates for offices: a seller's guide

Offices order name plates in batches when teams move, grow or hire. How to find office buyers, quote a team order and deliver a matching set. Bulk orders, 5 min read

3D printed key tags for hotels, guest houses and Airbnbs

Room and key tags are a steady bulk order from small hotels, guest houses and holiday rentals. What to offer, how to number a run and how to price it. Bulk orders, 4 min read

Batch printing custom orders on one 3D printer

Printing one order at a time wastes printer hours and your evenings. A daily routine for batching personalised orders into full beds on one or two printers. Running the business, 5 min read

How to pack and post small 3D prints

Small personalised prints are cheap to post if you pack them right. Envelopes, protection, presentation and how to stop postage eating your margin. Running the business, 4 min read

How to photograph 3D prints with your phone

Good product photos sell personalised prints, and a phone is all you need. Light, backgrounds, angles and the shots every listing and post should have. Selling channels, 5 min read

3D printed wedding place cards and favours

A wedding can be a hundred named pieces with a fixed date. How to sell place cards and favours to couples and planners, collect guest lists and deliver on time. Occasions, 5 min read

Personalised pet name charms to 3D print and sell

Pet owners love anything with their pet's name on it. How to sell decorative pet name charms and gifts safely, who buys them and what to print. Occasions, 4 min read

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