What to 3D print and sell for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is on May 9, 2027. Sellers who do well list about eight weeks before, so aim for March 14, 2027. Every product below is scored on profit per print hour, demand, competition and legal risk.

The best Mother's Day products to print

Ribbed vase with glass insertWaterproof vase for real flowers, glass tube hidden inside$28 to $40About 8 h, 230 gSeen on Etsy

66Score$2.51per hourSomesellers

Ribbed pleat vasePleated vase mode print for dried flowers and stems$18 to $32About 4.8 h, 150 gSeen on Etsy

60Score$3.02per hourManysellers

Photo night lightPlug-in light that shows a family photo$15 to $35About 6 h, 75 gSeen for sale

59Score$2.64per hourSomesellers

Spiral wall planterSpiral hanging pot that looks sculptural with trailing plants$20 to $34About 5.8 h, 120 gSeen on Etsy

57Score$2.90per hourSomesellers

Wall planter with drip trayScrew-on pot with a removable tray to protect the wall$22 to $36About 6.5 h, 145 gSeen on Etsy

56Score$2.73per hourSomesellers

Botanical earring standLeaf-shaped stand that suits handmade jewellery$20 to $35About 7 h, 135 gSeen for sale

55Score$2.36per hourSomesellers

Self watering pot with indicatorModern pot with a float so you know when to refill$18 to $30About 8.5 h, 210 gSeen on Etsy

55Score$1.34per hourManysellers

Floating tealight holderOptical trick that makes the LED tealight hover$10 to $18About 2.6 h, 60 gSeen on Etsy

52Score$2.63per hourSomesellers

Smiley face plant potHappy face pot on little legs, two parts snap together$12 to $20About 4.8 h, 110 gSeen for sale

46Score$1.50per hourSomesellers

Modern tealight holder setThree matching holders for a mantel or tray$14 to $25About 5.2 h, 120 gSeen on Etsy

43Score$1.90per hourManysellers

Mini moon lithophane lampPalm-size moon lamp for gifts under thirty dollars$20 to $32About 6 h, 72 gSeen on Etsy

42Score$2.80per hourManysellers

Four-photo cube lampHolds four photos around one LED$35 to $65About 24 h, 285 gSeen on Etsy

41Score$1.27per hourSomesellers

Coffee cup planterMug-shaped pot for desks, a popular coworker gift$10 to $18About 3.4 h, 75 gSeen for sale

40Score$1.87per hourManysellers

Custom photo moon lampMoon globe with the buyer's photo, glowing on a stand$28 to $50About 14 h, 170 gSeen on Etsy

39Score$1.78per hourManysellers

Self watering wick insertDrop-in reservoir insert that turns any pot into one$8 to $14About 2.7 h, 60 gIdea to test

67Score$1.52per hourFewsellers

Piercing jewelry traySlotted tray for studs at a piercing counter$18 to $30About 4.5 h, 90 gIdea to test

62Score$3.30per hourFewsellers

Plug-in lithophane lampWall socket light with a framed photo$20 to $40About 7 h, 85 gIdea to test

56Score$2.85per hourSomesellers

Kids LED tealight menorahSafe menorah using battery tealights, for small children$25 to $45About 6.5 h, 155 gIdea to test

55Score$3.53per hourSomesellers

Hexagon photo lampSix photo panels in a taller lamp$40 to $80About 26 h, 325 gIdea to test

49Score$1.47per hourFewsellers

Small ring dishLittle dish for rings and earrings, prints in two hours$8 to $14About 2 h, 38 gIdea to test

44Score$2.37per hourManysellers

Still time: prints under two hours

44Small ring dish

Before you list

• Check your carrier's holiday cut-off dates and put the last order date in your listing.
• Characters and brand names are the fastest way to lose a listing. Use your own theme.
• Print one, photograph it in real light, then decide how many to make.

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