1) Build your cost baseline
Use calculators to capture material, electricity, labor, packaging, and failure allowance.
Start with Main Calculator and Profit Calculator.
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Who this is for
- Makers launching an Etsy or marketplace shop
- Freelancers quoting custom prototypes and functional parts
- Small print farms improving consistency and margins
2) Choose a niche
Focus on one buyer problem first: replacement parts, jigs, miniatures, or custom decor. Niche clarity improves pricing power.
3) Price for margin
Use markup bands by complexity and market. Avoid quoting by grams only.
Reference: Pricing Guide.
4) Scale with systems
Standardize slicer presets, quote templates, and QC checks before adding more printers.
Next actions
Pick 3 products in one niche, calculate real cost, set margin targets, and publish listings with clear photos and lead times.
Continue with How to Price 3D Prints and Pricing Guide.