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Guides
Worked numbers, no hand-waving. Everything links into the free calculator so you can run your own.
Selling
Etsy fees for 3D print sellers: a worked example
What 3D printing actually costs per hour
How much to charge, by product niche
articulated dragons · dragon eggs · planters & vases · lithophanes · cable management & desk organizers · custom cookie cutters · tabletop miniatures & terrain · phone stands & tech accessories · keychains & name badges · made-to-measure home organizers · wall art & hex tile sets · fidget toys · plant drip & humidity trays · custom name signs & personalized gifts
Etsy fees by country
United Kingdom · Germany · France · Netherlands · Spain · Italy · Canada · Australia
Running costs by printer
| Printer | Cost per print-hour |
|---|---|
| Bambu Lab A1 mini | $0.14 |
| Bambu Lab A1 | $0.17 |
| Bambu Lab P1S | $0.15 |
| Bambu Lab P2S | $0.18 |
| Bambu Lab X1 Carbon | $0.19 |
| Bambu Lab X2D | $0.18 |
| Bambu Lab H2D | $0.34 |
| Prusa MK4S | $0.18 |
| Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) | $0.23 |
| Creality K1C | $0.17 |
| Creality K2 Plus Combo | $0.29 |
| Elegoo Centauri Carbon | $0.17 |
| Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | $0.21 |
| Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (resin) | $0.17 |
| Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro (resin) | $0.23 |
Figures use the 2026 US average electricity rate ($0.18/kWh) and a $0.07/print-hour maintenance estimate — every assumption is editable in the calculator. Estimates, not accounting advice.