The numbers
| Sells for | $12 to $25 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 0.8 to 2 h |
| Filament | 10 to 25 g |
| Cost per item | $4.20 |
| Marketplace fees | $2.21 |
| Left per sale | $12.09 |
| Per print hour | $8.64 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Medium |
| Evidence | Seen for sale |
Estimates for one item at the middle of the price range, after filament, power, machine wear, marketplace fees and your time at $15 an hour. Shipping not included. Not sales data.
How the score adds up
Profit per print hour26/30
Demand15/25
Low competition12/20
Low legal risk8/15
Evidence quality2/10
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Memorial photo ornaments.
Why it can work
- Estimated $8.64 profit per print hour
- Seasonal demand: November and December, anniversaries of a death, All Souls
Why it might fail
- Family photos can still be a studio's copyright, so confirm the customer may reproduce them
- Thin public evidence, so treat these numbers with care
Be aware before you sell
Check any ornament frame model's licence, and only use photos the customer has rights to or permission for. Family photos can still be a studio's copyright, so confirm the customer may reproduce them. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
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