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Who here is making money 3D printing? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
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I am a hobbyist, and my job will probably never require me to design and print anything for work.

I do really enjoy the process of conceptualizing, designing, and printing, and have done so for myself and some close acquaintances.

I've spent many hours/days learning the tools of the trade and was wondering if there was an opportunity to make some money as a side gig. Has anyone been successful doing this, and how did you go about it?

Here are a couple of my early designs, I plan to upload more once I clean things up a bit.

https://www.thingiverse.com/landon8848/designs

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[–] 12 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I haven't sold anything but I've been seriously considering it after creating some RGB LED lamps. My main reservation is putting myself at risk by selling something that uses electricity to the general public. I'm sure the first moron who jambs a screwdriver into the powered leads and starts a fire will try to sue me.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    If you’re just doing Etsy or eBay, don’t worry. Just put “at your own risk”

    It if you’re going to do a whole branding thing, just get an LLC, or whatever the equivalent is if you’re outside of the US.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 years ago

    Wow, yes that's definitely something to consider. Even if you put language in there like, "DO NOT PUT LEDS IN THIS OR GET IT NEAR ELECTRICITY, ONLY FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING" there's no way to prevent someone from suing you for any reason...

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