The numbers
| Sells for | $20 to $35 |
|---|---|
| Print time | 5 to 6.5 h |
| Filament | 110 to 150 g |
| Cost per item | $7.54 |
| Marketplace fees | $3.06 |
| Left per sale | $16.89 |
| Per print hour | $2.94 |
| Demand (niche) | Medium |
| Competition | Medium |
| Legal and licence risk | Low |
| 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
Demand and legal risk come from the niche Mushroom lamps.
Why it can work
- Low brand or licence risk if the design is your own
- Seasonal demand: Christmas gifting
Why it might fail
- Thin public evidence, so treat these numbers with care
Be aware before you sell
Check each file's commercial terms, including whether a required LED kit or electronics design is covered. Generic mushrooms are low risk unless styled after a game franchise's character or power-up. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
Check your versionRun your own numbers
What Etsy shows for this
Etsy tags that match this product, with how many listings in our sample use them, their median price and views. Many listings means crowded; high views at a low price means a busy but cheap market.
| Etsy tag | Listings using it | Median price | Views / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| glow in the dark | 8 | $30 | 749 |
| 3d printed lamp | 39 | $86 | 847 |
| table lamp | 15 | $89 | 902 |
| bedside lamp | 13 | $118 | 847 |
| desk lamp | 9 | $86 | 546 |
| sculptural lamp | 8 | $120 | 875 |
From a sample of 3,213 Etsy listings tagged as 3D printed, exported 10 and 11 November 2026 with a third-party Etsy research tool. Medians from that sample, so estimates, not sales data. All tags