How to Sell 3D Printed Products in the Thangs Print Store

If you’re looking to expand your brand beyond digital files and start selling physical versions of your work, the Thangs Print Store is for you! In this article we’ll discuss the details of the Thangs Print Store and show you exactly how to make your designs available as high-quality physical prints.

What is the Thangs Print Store?

The Print Store offers print-on-demand products to customers in premium materials. Offering your designs for sale in the print store allows you to diversify your offerings and expand your market far beyond the maker community by selling physical versions of your designs. It enables you to reach customers who do not have access to a 3D printer, and offer your products in a wider range of materials.

Why sell on the Print Store?

One of the biggest advantages is that Thangs handles the heavy lifting: printing, packaging, shipping, and customer service. All you need to do is select your design, parts, and materials and we take care of the rest. This leaves you free to focus on what you do best: design.

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By leveraging our industrial expertise and vast range of technologies, you gain access to premium materials that aren't available for home printing. This includes high-performance options like SLS and MJF nylons, and even cast metals, giving your products a professional, high-end finish.

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Importantly, there is no requirement to share or sell your digital files to use this service. You can combine the Print Store with any of our other monetization methods, or use it as your sole selling tool. Whatever fits your business model best, we’re here to support you.

How to get started selling on the Thangs Print Store

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Every printing technology has specific geometric limitations. Before selecting which materials to offer, it is important to familiarize yourself with the available options to ensure they align with your model’s design and intended application. We offer detailed information on all our available technologies & materials, as well as design guidelines. Once you've chosen your ideal material, you can get an instant quote to see just how easy it is to bring your digital models into the physical world.

To set up your designs for physical sale, navigate to My Thangs, select your model, and choose “Print on Demand -> Make Print Available for Sale”. This will open the Print Setup tool, where you can quote different materials, select your offerings, and finalize the technical details for your prints. For a deep dive into how to use these tools effectively, check out our full guide on the Thangs blog.