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Break-even: $4.31
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$4.00
40g · 3.2h
$15.12
75.6% margin
$151
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$5.2B globally
Retail: $35-90. Fulfillment: $12-30.
58-68% typical margin on lamp shades.
Etsy, Wayfair, Houzz
Fall peak (cozy season), home renovation spring
Voronoi-pattern lampshades create stunning shadow effects and command 50% price premiums. Video demos increase conversion by 80%.
Printing recommendations: PETG/PLA at 0.2mm layer height, 10-15% infill.
Design guidelines:
Use heat-resistant materials (PETG) near bulbs
Design for LED bulbs only (max 60W equivalent)
Standard lamp harp sizes: 7", 8", 9", 10" height
Perforated designs create beautiful light patterns
Include E26/E27 socket compatibility info
Trending styles: Voronoi patterns, Geometric cutouts, Scandinavian minimal, Nature-inspired
Voronoi Pendant Shade: Retail $54.99, Cost $18.00, Margin 67%
Geometric Desk Lamp Shade: Retail $39.99, Cost $13.00, Margin 67%
Minimalist Cone Shade: Retail $44.99, Cost $15.00, Margin 67%
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Our team optimizes every print — you focus on selling.
Choose material based on function: PLA for display items, PETG for functional parts that need durability, TPU for flexible items.
Prototype before listing. Print 2–3 iterations to optimize wall thickness, infill, and support placement. Each iteration costs $2–$5 — worthwhile investment.
Design for your print bed size. Standard beds are 220x220mm or 256x256mm. Models that fit a single bed cost less to produce than multi-part assemblies.
Post-processing adds value: sanding (100-400 grit progression), priming, and painting turn a $15 product into a $40+ product.
Use the 2.5x pricing rule to start: Retail Price = Production Cost x 2.5. This gives 60% profit margins with room for promotions.
Pricing
Based on actual PrintPort3D production costs. Retail prices based on competitive market research. You set your own prices — these are starting points.
| Product | Details | Cost | Retail | Profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Item (under 50g) | 30g PLA, 2hr | $6.00 | $18.99 | $12.99 | 68% |
| Medium Item (50–150g) | 80g PLA, 5hr | $12.00 | $34.99 | $22.99 | 66% |
| Large Item (150g+) | 200g PLA, 12hr | $22.00 | $59.99 | $37.99 | 63% |
Production costs include material + print time. Shipping not included — configured via your Shippo account at discounted carrier rates.
We don't charge monthly fees, listing fees, or platform commissions. You pay only the production cost per order. We absorb 100% of Stripe payment processing fees. Your full margin is yours to keep.
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