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How Many Holiday Orders Can Your 3D Printer Handle?
Before you think about how many orders you could get, work out how many you can finish before the last posting date. Here's the simple sum.
Pranav Gharge
2 hours ago6 min read
Free Shipping, Your Time and the Real Price of a 3D Print
The price on the listing isn't what you keep. How to price free shipping into your 3D prints, and how to count your own time as a cost.
Pranav Gharge
5 days ago6 min read
3D Printed Gifts That Sell in December (and the Ones That Don't)
The holiday prints that sell best usually aren't Christmas prints. What sells, what to skip, and why late December still has room for you.
Pranav Gharge
Nov 35 min read
Announcements
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
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
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
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
Creator Spotlights
Designing for Zero Inventory: How Paul Couderc’s 3D Printed Home Decor Became a Commercial Licensing Success on Cubee
Discover how Paul, the designer behind Cornichon Design, built a successful 3D printed home decor business using Cubee’s zero inventory model. His sculptural lamps are not only beautiful and printable on consumer-grade machines — they’re optimised for commercial licensing, fast fulfilment, and premium materials. Learn how his design strategy enables sellers to scale sustainable, on-demand product businesses with ease.
Benoit Valin
Apr 25, 20255 min read
Paul Couderc: Crafting Functional Elegance for the Made-On-Demand Era
Discover how Paul, the designer behind Cornichon Design, built a successful 3D printed home decor business using Cubee’s zero inventory model. His sculptural lamps are not only beautiful and printable on consumer-grade machines — they’re optimised for commercial licensing, fast fulfilment, and premium materials. Learn how his design strategy enables sellers to scale sustainable, on-demand product businesses with ease.
Benoit Valin
Apr 25, 20256 min read
Crafting Meaning and Form: The Vision and Innovation of Charles Regaud
Charles Regaud’s 3D-printed designs combine purpose, beauty, and brand identity—reshaping how we think about independent product design.
Benoit Valin
Apr 16, 20256 min read
A Glimpse into the Mind of Javier Serra, of Creaserra Studio
In this Webinar we explored Creaserra's world, uncovering the motivations, inspirations, and visions that drive his exceptional designs.
Benoit Valin
Jul 2, 20246 min read
3D Printing Guides
How to Open STL and 3MF Files in Bambu Studio: Your First Print, Step by Step
You downloaded a design. Now what? A calm, step-by-step walk from the zip file to your first print in Bambu Studio, with real screenshots.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 298 min read
Black Friday 3D Printing Deals: What's Actually Worth Buying in 2026
Printers, filament, spares, upgrades. A practical Black Friday list for anyone who prints, whether it's for fun or for a shop.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 276 min read
Three Filaments Your Competitors Aren't Using Yet: PCTG, Foaming TPU, and CF Nylon
Everyone prints PLA. Here's what the material shelf looks like right now, what each new filament costs next to PLA, and what it lets you sell.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 236 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
Marketing Guides
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
Design Releases
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
Pranav Gharge
Nov 18, 20250 min read
Latest Hive Releases: Must-Print Designs from Top Creators
What do a fried egg lamp, a geometric Christmas tree, and Michelangelo's David have in common? They're all part of Hive's exciting collection. Explore 11 unique designs ready to print and sell today.
Pranav Gharge
Nov 4, 20251 min read
11 Things to 3D Print this Halloween 🎃
Get your 3D printer ready for the spooky season! 🎃
Explore everything from cookie cutters and creepy coasters to glowing pumpkins, all perfect for your next weekend project.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 28, 20250 min read
Events & Webinars
Halloween Photo Competition Update: Any Hive Design Counts Now
No Halloween design? No problem. Any print from the Hive catalog counts now, as long as you shoot it in a spooky or fall setup.
Pranav Gharge
Oct 302 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
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
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
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