3D printing guides
Short, practical answers with real numbers — each one links to the calculator that does the maths for your own prints.
- How Much Does It Cost to 3D Print Something?Filament is usually the smallest part of what a print really costs. Here are the numbers for three typical prints.6 min read
- How to Price 3D Prints: A Simple Formula That Covers Your CostsPrice from your full cost and a margin, not from the plastic. Worked examples inside.7 min read
- Etsy Fees for 3D Printed Items, Explained With Real NumbersWhat Etsy takes from a $25 print, and how to price so the fees don’t eat your profit.6 min read
- How Much Electricity Does a 3D Printer Use?Around 100 W on average for a modern desktop printer — about two cents an hour in the US.5 min read
- How Many Meters of Filament Are in a 1 kg Spool?About 335 m of 1.75 mm PLA — but ABS gives you 20% more. The full table by material.4 min read
- How Much Filament Does Multi-Color 3D Printing Waste?Every color change flushes plastic. Here’s how fast it adds up — and how to waste less.6 min read
- Resin vs Filament: Which Costs Less per Print?Resin plastic costs more per gram, and the extras add up. A worked comparison for a small model.6 min read
- How to Calibrate E-Steps (Marlin and Klipper)Ten minutes, a ruler and a marker: the standard extruder calibration, step by step.6 min read