Pricing

Pricing & Licensing

I aim to keep pricing fair, transparent, and easy to understand.

Every project is a little different, so costs depend on the amount of printing, design work, and finishing involved.

Quick note on licensing:

Many 3D models online are free for personal use but require a commercial license to sell printed versions. I always honor designer licensing — and if you’re interested in using their design, I can reach out to the designer on your behalf to explore licensing options.  Supporting creators keeps the whole community strong 🙂

Quick note on A.I. and options:

Click 'Here' to see thoughts on A.I. and impacts to the process.

Print‑and‑Play vs. Custom Work

Most projects fall into one of two categories:

Print‑and‑Play

These are designs that need little or no post‑processing and what comes off the printer is basically ready to go.

Great for: simple models, toys, organizers, fidgets, and anything that doesn’t require sanding or painting.

Pricing factors:

• Material cost

• Service fee (Reasonable markup: setup, time, electrical, machine wear)

• Licensing fee (if required)

• Shipping (if needed)

Custom Work

Custom Work ranges from “I have a file, please print it” all the way to “I have an idea, can you design it from scratch?”

Each level includes everything from the levels below it.

Level 1 — Print‑Ready File

You provide the file, I print it cleanly and reliably.

Includes:

• Print on a calibrated machine

• Choice of base colors (AMS up to 4 colors)

• Choice of filament (PLA, PETG, TPU)

• Choice of nozzle size (0.2–0.8 mm)

• Basic quality check

• Design changes (based on requirements and licensing)

Pricing factors:

• Material cost

• Service fee (Reasonable markup: setup, time, electrical, machine wear)

• Licensing fee (if applicable)

• Optional AMS multi‑color setup

• Optional stronger materials

• Shipping (if required)

Level 2 — Touch‑Up & Color‑Mapping (Optional Add‑On)

If you have a model that’s almost ready — maybe you’ve colored it yourself, or you’ve made small edits — I can clean up those tricky areas that don’t slice well, fix color boundaries, and make sure the print comes out right the first time.

Perfect for:

• Color‑mapped models

• Minor mesh fixes

• “Gotcha” areas that need smoothing or separation

• Ensuring multi‑color prints slice cleanly

Pricing:  

• A small add‑on fee based on the amount of cleanup needed.

Level 3 — Full Custom Design Work

For projects that require serious design time — from small tweaks to full modeling.

Includes:

• Research and 3D modeling

• Iterative design with customer signoff

• Measurement and fit‑testing

• Optional “100% A.I. Free” design via local art students

• Printing + post‑processing (supports removed, assembly, sanding, priming, painting)

Pricing factors:

• Design time (billed in small blocks)

Material cost:

• Service fee

• Optional finishing

• Shipping (if required)

Getting a Quote:

• Once you send your idea or file, I’ll follow up with a few clarifying questions and some quick insight.

• From there, I can give you a clear estimate — including cost, timeline, and any licensing considerations.

My goal is always the same: Make sure you get exactly what you want, at a fair price, with no surprises.