How to sell 3D prints on Etsy and at conventions
Updated 2026-10-19. Not legal advice. A merchant license in this directory covers physical prints only. It never allows sharing or selling the digital files. Prices and rules are taken from the linked source on each listing's last-verified date. "Unverified" means the source did not say.
People search for how to do this legally. This page is a checklist of what the merchant licenses in this directory actually say. It is not a substitute for the designer's current terms, for marketplace rules, or for advice from a lawyer. Etsy, conventions and local laws can restrict a product even when a designer allows the print.
Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Amazon Handmade and Vinted publish their own fees and handmade rules. Those pages are summarized, with links, in selling 3D prints on Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Amazon Handmade and Vinted. For a market table, best 3D prints to sell at craft shows separates booth ideas from the listings that actually allow in-person sales.
Check these before you list a physical print
- Are you on a tier whose source text grants commercial rights today, not a personal-use tier?
- Does that same text allow your channel? A yes is explicit. Unverified is not a yes.
- Do you owe credit, a shop registration, or a limit on using their photos?
- Does an IP note say the model is fan art or someone else's characters? The designer's tier cannot grant those rights.
- What happens when you cancel? In this directory, selling rights are tied to an active subscription unless a listing quotes a different rule.
- Are you selling the object, never the STL, 3MF or other file?
The longer version of how these licenses are structured is How merchant licenses work.
Listings whose stored source text names Etsy
9 listings name Etsy in a tier note, channel note or rule. 7 of those also have online marked yes. 1 restrict Etsy or the large marketplaces named beside it. A designer's own Etsy shop, mentioned only in the catalog description, is not counted here. Read the channel note on each row.
| Designer | Commercial tier | Online | In person | Wholesale | Credit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chichi.stl Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Commercial Membership and Early Bird name Etsy, marketplaces, your own website, local markets, commissions and small wholesale orders. Broader supply to shops, retailers and distributors is the Wholesale Commercial License, which requires prior approval. Factory-scale production is outside the lower tiers. IP: Fan art is not included in the commercial license. The creator says sellers are responsible for checking whether selling a fan-art print is allowed.
| [EARLY BIRD] COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $5/mo Same commercial license as Commercial Membership, at a limited price that lasts while this membership stays active. Patreon showed 1 of 100 spots remaining on 2026-10-19. COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $8.50/mo Commercial license for physical prints through Etsy, marketplaces, your own website, local markets, commissions and small wholesale orders, while the membership is active. WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL LICENSE — $58/mo Approval-only. Adds permission to supply finished prints to shops, retailers, distributors and other companies. Joining without written approval does not grant wholesale rights. | yes | yes | yes | requested When possible, credit the design as 'Design by Chichi.stl'. | Open |
| Foorbits 3D Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 Channels: Source names conventions, craft fairs, online shops, Etsy and other marketplaces. Wholesale: not stated.
| Foorbits Commercial License — $6.99/mo Sell unlimited physical prints of approved designs at conventions, craft fairs, online shops, Etsy or other marketplaces while subscribed. | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Layersake Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Welcome post names Etsy, local markets and conventions. Wholesale: not stated.
| Authorized Seller License — $10/mo Full commercial license to print and sell physical items while subscribed, for example Etsy, local markets and conventions. | yes | yes | unverified | requested Credit appreciated, not required. | Open |
| SEREV3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Terms list Etsy, markets, conventions and your own shop. Merchant tier is 'Not valid for factory production, wholesale, or retail distribution' (contact them for a wholesale license).
| Hobbyist Tier — $10/mo Tier text lists 'Authorization to sell 3D prints of Serev3D designs' while subscribed. Merchant Tier — $12.98/mo For small independent sellers only. | yes | yes | no | requested Use the provided format: seller badge plus 'designed by SEREV3D' in the product description. | Open |
| fifindr MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 Channels: The MakerWorld dialog does not name sales channels. Patreon, a separate offer, names small shops, Etsy, online stores and local sellers.
| Commercial Licence - standard — $15/mo Creator photos are not allowed. Also billed at $42/quarter and $156/year. Spelling "Licence" is as shown in the dialog. Commercial Licence - pro — $24/mo Same commercial terms as the standard tier, plus use of the designer's photos. Also billed at $66/quarter and $240/year. | unverified | unverified | unverified | unverified The MakerWorld dialog does not state an attribution rule. Patreon, a separate offer, requires "Design by fifindr". | Open |
| LayerLab3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Online examples: eBay, Amazon, Shopee, Lazada, Etsy, FB Marketplace. Bulk and retail store sales are on the Commercial Elite tier. In-person markets: not stated.
| Seller License (Starter) — $20/mo Sell physical prints while subscribed, for example eBay, Amazon, Shopee, Lazada, Etsy, FB Marketplace. Pro Seller License — $40/mo Sell physical prints while subscribed. Commercial Elite — Business License — $60/mo Unlimited production plus bulk and retail store sales. | yes | unverified | yes | unverified | Open |
| Propsmaker Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: SELLER terms forbid selling on Etsy, eBay and Amazon, 'regardless of your monthly sales volume,' because those platforms compete with the creator's official shops. The page summary mentions conventions and online platforms; the SELLER terms do not explicitly allow your own website, in-person sales or wholesale.
| SELLER — $25/mo Commercial license to sell 3D prints from the catalog while the SELLER subscription is active. Includes a 50% coupon for models on Cults and CGTrader. | no | unverified | unverified | unverified | Open |
| 3dflexseeds (FlexSeeds) Cults3D · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Source example: 'Sell 3D printed Flexi on Etsy, flea markets, etc.' Wholesale: not stated.
| Commercial Use Ver — Not stated Per-model license (CULTS CU-ND). Commercial-version prices not stated. Example of the stated use: 'Sell 3D printed Flexi on Etsy, flea markets, etc.' No derivatives. Free versions are non-commercial and must not be sold. | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| NakedPrint Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 Channels: Source says anywhere (Etsy, local markets, online stores). Wholesale: not stated.
| Commercial License (Authorized Seller) — CA$10/mo Sell physical prints of all original designs anywhere (Etsy, local markets, online stores) while subscribed. Includes promo renders. | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
Online selling explicitly allowed
27 listings mark online as yes: the source explicitly allowed selling through an online shop or marketplace. Confirm whether that sentence covers Etsy or only "your own store" before you open a listing. Cosplay and prop files are a special case: see the cosplay category.
| Designer | Commercial tier | Online | In person | Wholesale | Credit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printy Printables · verified 2026-10-20 | Free — no license fee — Free | yes | yes | unverified | required | Open |
| Toy Maker (toygamemaker) MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Starter Commercial License — $4.99/mo Professional Comm. License — $11.99/mo Business Commercial License — $24.99/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| chichi.stl Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | [EARLY BIRD] COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $5/mo COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $8.50/mo WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL LICENSE — $58/mo | yes | yes | yes | requested | Open |
| Foorbits 3D Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Foorbits Commercial License — $6.99/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Kekreations 3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Kekreations Flexi Seller — $8/mo Kekreations Boutique Seller — $8/mo Kekreations Deluxe Seller — $12/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Hollowmaker Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Limited Spots - Commercial License — $9/mo Commercial License — $14.50/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | unverified | Limited spots |
| WunschStück3D MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Starter Seller – 25 Sales — $9.99/mo Business Seller – 100 Sales — $14.99/mo Pro Seller – Unlimited — $24.99/mo | yes | yes | unverified | requested | Open |
| Cinderwing3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial License Access — $10/mo Distributor License Access — $100/mo | yes | unverified | yes | unverified | Open |
| Concept Bytes Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Maker and Merchant — $10/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | unverified | Open |
| enr (Zookis) MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Zookis comercial license — $10/mo Zoora Patron + — $150/mo Zoora guardian ++ — $300/mo | yes | yes | unverified | required | Open |
| Flexi Factory Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | All-access Patron/3d Print Seller — $10/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Kawaii Rogue Patreon, Cults3D · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial License — $10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Layersake Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Authorized Seller License — $10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | requested | Open |
| McGybeer Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License - Basic — $10/mo Commercial License - Medium — $49/mo Commercial License - Steel Supporter — $99/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| MysticMesh3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Authorized Merchant — $10/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Saber3D MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License — $10/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| SEREV3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Hobbyist Tier — $10/mo Merchant Tier — $12.98/mo | yes | yes | no | requested | Open |
| TORUA3D Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | SILVER - Commercial License — $10/mo GOLD - Commercial License — $40/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Galactic Armory Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Specialist — $15/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| LayerLab3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Seller License (Starter) — $20/mo Pro Seller License — $40/mo Commercial Elite — Business License — $60/mo | yes | unverified | yes | unverified | Open |
| Mini Monster Mayhem Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Dragon Handler — $30/mo | yes | unverified | no | required | Limited spots |
| Epic Miniatures Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Epic Merchant — $35/mo | yes | yes | no | required | Open |
| Papsikels Miniatures Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Legit Merchant — $50/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | required | Open |
| GHAMAK Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Ghamak Commercial Partner — $99/mo | yes | unverified | unverified | required | Limited spots |
| 3dflexseeds (FlexSeeds) Cults3D · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial Use Ver — Not stated | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| NakedPrint Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial License (Authorized Seller) — CA$10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Printaszek Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License — 40 zł (PLN)/mo Business License — B2B & Wholesale — 200 zł (PLN)/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
In-person selling explicitly allowed
17 listings mark in person as yes. That is the flag to read before a market, fair or convention booth. 5 listings also use the word "convention" somewhere in the stored text, which can mean wearing a prop rather than selling one. The channel flag is the stricter field.
| Designer | Commercial tier | Online | In person | Wholesale | Credit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printy Printables · verified 2026-10-20 | Free — no license fee — Free | yes | yes | unverified | required | Open |
| Toy Maker (toygamemaker) MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Starter Commercial License — $4.99/mo Professional Comm. License — $11.99/mo Business Commercial License — $24.99/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| chichi.stl Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | [EARLY BIRD] COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $5/mo COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP — $8.50/mo WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL LICENSE — $58/mo | yes | yes | yes | requested | Open |
| Foorbits 3D Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Foorbits Commercial License — $6.99/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| WunschStück3D MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Starter Seller – 25 Sales — $9.99/mo Business Seller – 100 Sales — $14.99/mo Pro Seller – Unlimited — $24.99/mo | yes | yes | unverified | requested | Open |
| enr (Zookis) MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Zookis comercial license — $10/mo Zoora Patron + — $150/mo Zoora guardian ++ — $300/mo | yes | yes | unverified | required | Open |
| Kawaii Rogue Patreon, Cults3D · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial License — $10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Layersake Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Authorized Seller License — $10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | requested | Open |
| McGybeer Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License - Basic — $10/mo Commercial License - Medium — $49/mo Commercial License - Steel Supporter — $99/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| Saber3D MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License — $10/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
| SEREV3D Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Hobbyist Tier — $10/mo Merchant Tier — $12.98/mo | yes | yes | no | requested | Open |
| TORUA3D Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | SILVER - Commercial License — $10/mo GOLD - Commercial License — $40/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Galactic Armory Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Specialist — $15/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Epic Miniatures Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Epic Merchant — $35/mo | yes | yes | no | required | Open |
| 3dflexseeds (FlexSeeds) Cults3D · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial Use Ver — Not stated | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| NakedPrint Patreon · verified 2026-10-19 | Commercial License (Authorized Seller) — CA$10/mo | yes | yes | unverified | unverified | Open |
| Printaszek Patreon, MakerWorld · verified 2026-10-20 | Commercial License — 40 zł (PLN)/mo Business License — B2B & Wholesale — 200 zł (PLN)/mo | yes | yes | yes | required | Open |
FAQ
Does a merchant license let me upload the STL to Etsy?
No. Merchant licenses in this directory cover the physical print. They do not allow sharing or selling the file.
If online is marked yes, is Etsy specifically allowed?
Online means the source explicitly allowed some kind of online selling, which in this directory includes shops and marketplaces. It does not mean every marketplace named the word Etsy. Use the "names Etsy" table when you need the source to have said Etsy.
If a channel is unverified, can I sell there?
The source did not say. Unverified is not permission. Read the linked terms or ask the designer before you list on Etsy or book a convention table.
Do convention sales count as in person?
When a listing marks in person as yes, the source explicitly allowed markets, fairs, conventions or a physical shop. If the source only says "conventions" in a sentence about wearing a prop, that is not recorded as permission to sell.