The fall of 2015 had me frustrated. I was working on my Alki Point dollhouse, my first "modern" type build, and I just couldn't find good contemporary/modern looking mini furniture or décor. Not ones that I could afford, anyway. At the same time, I heard about a free 3D modeling program called TinkerCad. I took a tutorial, started designing minis, had my designs printed through Shapeways and never looked back. Since then I have expanded my skills and my equipment. I now own two 3D printers and can't imagine my mini projects without them.
Last fall I endeavored to create an entire kitchen with 3D printed minis for my Willowcrest build. The feedback I received from my friends and followers encouraged me to make them available to other makers and 3D enthusiasts. After much prodding from a certain reader who shall remain unnamed, I finally opened an Etsy shop with all the 3D stl files that I have ready to share.
If you are also intrigued by 3D printing and need to expand your products, come by the shop and have a look around. Prices start at $2.99 and if you order $50 worth, you'll get a 15% discount using the code THANKSFRIENDS.
For now, I have 39 stl files in the shop. I hope soon to offer all of the svg furniture and kitchen cabinet files I've created in Design Space, as well. This will take a bit longer, as I will need to cut the files again, taking in process photos to create instructions before I can offer them in the shop. I'll keep you posted.
I can't thank my readers enough for making this journey feel as though we are all on it together! Your support means the world to me, truly!
xo xo,
Jodi
Oh Jodi, hurray! That’s fantastic news! Many congratulations! I’m thrilled that miniaturists everywhere can now have access to your stunning 3d printed miniatures! wish you the best of luck with your new Etsy store!
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Julia
P.S. For some reason Blogger won’t let me sign in to comment on blogs, but I’ve been reading every post and the trunkhouse is looking fabulous!
Thanks so much, Julia! More and more folks are beginning to see a 3D printer as a common tool like what happened to paper printers in the 90's. I hope the mini files in my store find folks that need them!
DeleteI have heard this problem pop up a lot for Blogger members. I read several threads and can only conclude from them that it has something to do with the security settings. I hope you find clearer answers and a solution. Until then, thanks for your extra efforts to encourage and support me! đ
That’s awesome Jodi! Congratulations! I hope the shop is a huge success (I am sure it will be!) and it’s generous of you to allow the use of the designs too. So many people will find it useful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon! I really appreciate your encouragement! And if anything I do helps and/or encourages other creators, it will be my priviledge! There is no greater joy that the feeling you get when you've made a wonderful mini thing!
DeleteCongratulations Jodi! I've already taken a peek and noticed you can scale up or down which is great news, but I don't own a 3D printer . . . yet. All the best, I hope you receive heaps of sales (actually I'm sure your will).
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
X
Thanks X! I think your getting a 3D printer would be a total game changer for you. No more frustration about the limited goods for 1:6 scale! When you're ready, I am happy to guide you with my own experiences.
DeleteCongratulations on your new shop, Jodi! Everything is so cute! Now I wish I had a 3D printer - I don't know a thing about them, but to be able to print these dollhouse minis would be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle! A 3D printer is a rabbit hole I know you would enjoy falling into! You are so creative and talented naturally, so this would be a whole new creative vein to explore!
DeleteEnhorabuena Jodi,te deseo mucho Ă©xito en tu nuevo proyecto, estoy segura que lo tendrĂĄs con esas mini maravillas!! Lamento no tener impresora 3D porque veo todo y me encanta!!
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¡Gracias Pilar! Por ahora, ofrecer los archivos es lo Ășnico para lo que tengo tiempo, pero espero que algĂșn dĂa puedas explorar la diversiĂłn y la libertad de la impresiĂłn 3D por ti mismo. Cuando eso sucede, estoy feliz de compartir archivos y cualquier conocimiento que haya adquirido al aprender de la manera mĂĄs difĂcil, ¡jajaja!
DeleteOh Wow, Jodi! That is amazing news!! (You are so brave to tackle all the technical stuff And the marketing stuff!) Congratulations on your new shop!!! I hope you have a wonderful time with it and continue to create and share your great designs! A lot of us are so far behind the curve on 3D printing..... not likely to ever catch up! :):):)
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy! I think we could drive ourselves crazy trying to stay with the curve on all the new techniques and technologies. I think the key to happiness is finding your joy and then being completely at peace with it. I you ever want anything I have, I will do what us old fogies do and mail them to you, lol!
DeleteFelicidades por este nuevo comienzo. Espero que sea todo un Ă©xito.
ReplyDeleteGracias Isabel! El Ă©xito es compartir cosas con almas afines, ¡asĂ que ya me siento bendecida! ¡Muchas gracias por tu amable aliento!
DeleteThis is really a big announcement! Congratulations!!! And my best wishes for many sales and many satisfied, happy customers!
ReplyDeleteSadly I will not become one of them so soon as I'm still reluctant to buy me a 3D printer. And even more sadly my cousin Olaf is still refusing to buy one for the graphic agency he runs... Damn, this would be so perfect... he buys the machine and I would drop by from time to time to use it, but noooooo... so far he refuses to understand that this would really be a perfect thing. *LOL*
Anyhow, I hearted your shop as this is the least I can do to "support" you. And I still think it's a very good decision to offer your files and no physical goods, this will save you so much time, work and worries about delivery and customs. My fingers are crossed for many, many sales! Oh, and it was great to see so many familiar items in your shop! Just like meeting old friends! ;O)
Hugs
Birgit
Thanks Birgit! The happy customer part is the ultimate goal! So far, so good!
DeleteOh I wish Olaf would listen to your good advice! I think you would have so much fun with the 3D printing!!! Keep noodling him and maybe he will finally give in!
Thanks so much for supporting the shop with your love! Hugs!
Felicidades Jody por esta nueva iniciativa.
ReplyDeleteEstoy segura que este nuevo proyecto te traerĂĄ muchas alegrias de ver que tu trabajo es provechoso.
Un saludo
Gracias mariana! ¡Cualquier mini dinero siempre es muy apreciado! Espero que aquellos que buscan archivos para sus proyectos los encuentren Ăștiles y asequibles.
DeleteAn excellent idea, dear Jodi. So much better than dealing with packaging and shipments. Certainly people who own or have access to a 3d printer will be happy to save themselves the time and expertism it take to design beautiful items such as shown in the photos, when they can purchase the plans you offer.. Sadly. I still barely operate my paper printer, but who knows surprises happen.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and good luck!
Hugs, Drora
Thanks so much, Drora! If you ever gave 3D printing a try, I know you'd have it mastered in no time!
DeleteCongratulations on opening an Etsy shop!
ReplyDeleteThanks Millimari! It feels great to have finally figured things out!
DeleteCongratulations and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Faby!
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