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Holiday Deadlines 2026: Every Date a 3D Print Seller Needs
The ideal day to list Christmas stock has passed. Here's what you can still do, and the one Etsy deadline that lands next week.
Pranav Gharge
22 hours ago6 min read


Scary Prints, Spooky Prizes: The Hive Halloween Competition Is Open
Print a Halloween design from the Hive catalog, photograph it, and let the votes decide. Five winners, a lifetime plan for first place. Submissions close November 6.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 65 min read


How to Sell 3D Prints & Make Your First Dollar?
Most people quit before sale number one. Here is the whole path, start to finish, so you do not have to figure it out alone.
Pranav Gharge
Jul 174 min read


Hive Lens: You Made It Click. Here Are Your Winners.
Cubee's first ever photo competition is a wrap. 67 photos, 40 members, over 800 votes. Here's a snapshot of your top 10 winners.
Pranav Gharge
Jul 33 min read


Hive Lens: Submissions Closed. Now You Vote.
Hive Lens submissions are closed. 70+ photos from 40 members. Voting is open now -- browse the gallery, pick your favorites, and help decide who wins. 10 prizes, 10 winners. Results on July 1st.
Pranav Gharge
Jun 162 min read


How to Find Your Best Seller Before You Waste Time on the Wrong Product
Most sellers don't fail because of bad products. They fail because they committed too early. This is a recap of what the data, the real sellers, and a few hard pivots actually teach you about finding what moves.
Pranav Gharge
May 224 min read


Fresh Off the Print Bed: What's New on Hive 🐝
Designers have been busy. This round brings pendant lamps, a full chandelier, a traffic cone that glows, a flexi camel, an avocado planter, a 3D-printed purse, and more. Here's what's new.
Pranav Gharge
May 41 min read


The Hive Lens competition is here. Print it. Shoot it. Win.
Hive Lens is here. Pick a design from the Hive Catalog, print it, photograph it, and let the community vote. 10 prizes, 10 winners. Submissions open May 1.
Pranav Gharge
May 13 min read


Selling 3D Prints Locally: Markets, Pop-Ups, and Gift Shops Without the Awkward Pitch
Selling in person lets you test products, talk to real customers, and get feedback on the spot. This guide covers everything from picking the right product to setting up a booth that sells before you speak — and how to walk into a gift shop without the awkward pitch.
Pranav Gharge
Apr 296 min read


Hive Lens: Cubee's First Photo Competition Is Coming📸
Cubee's first photo competition is almost here. Pick a design, print it, photograph it, and let the community decide. Submissions open May 1st.
Pranav Gharge
Apr 241 min read


KishMake Is Now on Cubee Club ✨
Your Hive membership now includes free KishMake projects every month. Claim yours in Cubee Club.
Pranav Gharge
Apr 231 min read


The Easter Egg Hunt 2026 is Over. And We Have a Winner.
From $1,000 to $4,000 in prizes. One crazy easter egg hunt. Nine levels of egg hell. One winner. Here's everything that happened.
Pranav Gharge
Apr 142 min read


The Easter Egg Hunt 2026 is on! Win the Printer
Right now, the entire site is filled with Easter eggs—hunt them down, and if you find the winning egg, you’ll win a 3D printer! In addition, there are other eggs that contain thousands of $ in prizes!!! You can find more details about the competition Good luck and happy holidays!— The Cubee Team & Designers
Uriah Meadan
Apr 121 min read


Cubee's Annual Easter Hunt!
The Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt is Back! Win a Bambu Lab A1 and More! Are you ready to turn your 3D printing dreams into reality? At Cubee, we believe Easter should be about more than just chocolate—it should be about the thrill of the chase and the joy of upgrading your maker space! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is officially live, and this year, we’ve hidden over $4,000 in prizes across our site. From free software access to the grandest prize of them all, there’s a lot to find.
Uriah Meadan
Apr 112 min read


The History of 3D Printing
The history of 3D printing—or additive manufacturing—is a transformation from a niche industrial prototyping tool into a pillar of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution." Spanning over forty years, this evolution is marked by the shift from subtractive methods (cutting material away) to additive methods (building layer by layer). The Early Pioneers (1980–1988) While the public often associates 3D printing with the 21st century, the groundwork was laid in the 1980s. In 1981, Dr. H
Uriah Meadan
Apr 114 min read


Welcome to the Hive, Karim Rashid 🐝
We built Hive to bridge world-class design with local makers. Today, that vision just got a whole lot bigger.
Pranav Gharge
Mar 310 min read


Where to Sell 3D Prints: Etsy vs Shopify vs Facebook (2026)
You've got 3D prints coming off your print bed. Now you need to sell them. The problem isn't that there are too few platforms — it's that everyone online has a strong opinion about which one is "best," and most of that advice ignores your actual situation. This guide breaks down Etsy, Shopify, Facebook Marketplace, and local sales with fee math, honest trade-offs, and a clear framework for deciding where to start.
Pranav Gharge
Feb 246 min read


How to Price 3D Printed Products Without Feeling Like You’re Guessing
If you've ever been confused and priced yourself lower than you should have just to "stay competitive," this post is for you. We're breaking down why cost-plus pricing is the wrong starting point, and what to use instead.
Pranav Gharge
Feb 178 min read


Love Is In The Print : Valentine's Designs You'll Love ❤️
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we've pulled together some of our favorite heart-themed designs for you. Whether you're printing gifts for customers or stocking up for the season, these pieces are ready to spread some love.
Pranav Gharge
Jan 280 min read


Lightning Infill and the Profit Margin Story You're Ignoring
Lightning infill is the underdog in 3D printing! It's often overlooked, undermined yet has a lot of potential. In this piece, we inspect the benefits of lightning infill and how you can use it in your 3D printing workflow as a Cubee seller!
Pranav Gharge
Jan 135 min read
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