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Break-even: $5.31
Typical new store: 10–50 units/mo
$5.00
50g · 4.0h
$18.98
75.9% margin
$190
at 10 units
PrintPort3D handles all printing & fulfillment — you keep the profit.
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$62B globally (home wall decor)
Retail: $30-120. Fulfillment: $10-35.
60-72% typical margin on wall art.
Etsy, Society6, Minted
Moving season (summer), holiday decorating (Nov-Dec)
3D topographic maps of beloved locations (mountains, lakes) sell for $150+ with 60% margins. Customization drives premium pricing.
Printing recommendations: PLA at 0.2mm layer height, 10-20% infill.
Design guidelines:
Design with keyhole hangers or French cleat systems
Keep weight under 2kg for standard wall hooks
Multi-panel designs ship flat, assemble on wall
Add depth with layered elements (2-3 layers)
Consider shadow box frames to elevate pieces
Trending styles: 3D topographic maps, Layered cityscapes, Typography art, Abstract sculptures
Custom City Skyline: Retail $59.99, Cost $18.00, Margin 70%
3D Topographic Map: Retail $89.99, Cost $28.00, Margin 69%
Layered Mountain Art: Retail $49.99, Cost $15.00, Margin 70%
Quality Assurance
Our team optimizes every print — you focus on selling.
Specialty filaments transform perceived value. Silk PLA has a metallic sheen, wood-fill sands like real wood, marble PLA creates stone textures — all at standard PLA cost.
Vase-mode prints are the art seller's secret weapon: 5x faster, beautiful organic shapes, and the spiral toolpath creates a unique surface texture.
Design with a flat, stable base. Art pieces displayed on shelves and mantels need to stand perfectly upright without wobbling.
Create collections/series rather than one-off pieces. "The Geometric Animals Collection" (5 pieces) locks in repeat buyers collecting the full set.
Sign your work — include your brand name or signature subtly in the base. Art buyers value provenance and authenticity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geometric Animal (15cm) | 50g Silk PLA, 4hr | $10.50 | $39.99 | $29.49 | 74% |
| Abstract Vase (20cm) | 40g PLA, 2.5hr vase mode | $7.00 | $34.99 | $27.99 | 80% |
| Lithophane Photo Panel | 30g white PLA, 3hr | $7.50 | $29.99 | $22.49 | 75% |
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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