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How it works, and what it costs.

One order, start to finish: a price you can see the reason for, a free printer on our farm in Elwood, Indiana, every layer while it prints, then a box on its way to you. Tap a step to jump to it, or skip to pricing.

How an order travels
PRINT LABELFILAMENT0.0 gPRINT TIME0h 00mPRICE$—.——P05PRINTING55%P06PRINTING30%P07IDLEP08PRINTING75%

Each step, in more detail

What happens to your order at every stage, and what you see while it does.

  1. Quote: the price shows its working.

    Pick a model from the catalog, upload your own STL, OBJ or 3MF file, or paste a link from MakerWorld, Thingiverse or Printables. We slice it the way a printer would, which tells us how many grams of filament it uses and how long it runs.

    The price is the filament plus the printer time plus packing, and every quote shows all three lines. Not sure which material to pick? Each model comes with a recommendation and a plain reason.

    See the rates and try the calculator
    Quote · a small ornamentFor example
    Filament
    30g
    Print time
    1h 10m
    Price
    $7.65
    30 g × $0.03/g + 1h 10m × $1.50/h + packing, in PLA Basic at current rates.

  2. Dispatch: the next free printer, or a place in line.

    When you order, we check every printer on our farm in Elwood, Indiana. Your job goes to one that’s idle, has your material and color loaded, and has a bed big enough for the part. The print starts and your order page switches to the live view.

    When every printer is busy, your order waits its turn in a first-in queue. Your order page shows your place in line, and the first order in line starts as soon as a printer frees up.

    See the farm
    Queue · every printer busyExample
    1. 1stAn order ahead of youWaiting
    2. 2ndAn order ahead of youWaiting
    3. 3rdYour orderWaiting
    First in, first printed. A printer coming free takes the order at the top.

  3. Print: layer by layer, and you can watch.

    The nozzle traces each layer’s outline, then the bed drops one layer and the next begins. Your order page shows which printer has your job, when it started, the current layer and percent done, and the time left from the printer’s own estimate.

    Your print is yours alone: the public farm board only ever shows that a printer is busy.

    Print · layer by layerIllustration
    One layer at a time. On your order page the view follows the real printer.

  4. Pack and deliver: off the plate and onto your doorstep.

    When the last layer is down, one of us takes the part off the plate, checks it by hand and boxes it. Your order page moves through each stage as it happens, with tracking once it ships.

    Checkout shows where we ship to, the shipping cost and the delivery estimate before you pay. Shipping and returns

    Order page · statusExample
    1. Queued
    2. Printing
    3. Printed
    4. Packed (current)
    5. Shipped
    6. Delivered
    The same steps every order passes through, shown on your order page as they happen.

Pricing: the plastic plus the printer time.

Every quote is built from two measured numbers: the grams of filament your model uses and the hours it spends on a printer. Each has a fixed rate. Add one packing fee and that’s the price.

Filamentgrams × $0.02/g and up+Printer timehours × $1.50+Packing$5.00 once per order
Price calculatorCurrent rates
Calculator settings
Shape · size example
180 mm tall. Up to 256 mm, the size of one print bed.
Material
Quantity
1
Filament185.0g
Printer time5h 11m
Filament 185.0 g × $0.03
$5.55
Printer time 5h 11m × $1.50/h
$7.78
Packing once per order
$5.00
Price$18.33
Price my own file

The rates

The rates in force since October 12, 2026. Every quote uses these numbers.

MaterialBest forPer gramSpeed
PLA BasicCrisp detail, easy to print. Best for decor, figures and models that live indoors.$0.03Standard
PETG BasicTough, slightly flexible and water-resistant. For outdoor and functional parts.$0.0271%
ABSHeat-resistant and tough. For car parts, enclosures and hot spots.$0.0276%
TPU 90AExtra-soft, rubbery flex for grips and cushioning.$0.0420%
Printer timeEvery material. Covers the machine, power and our time watching it.$1.50/h—
PackingOnce per order, however many prints are in the box.$5.00—

What real models come to

A few from the catalog, each at its recommended material and a single print.

  1. Annoying Gift Box206 g5h 58m$20.12
  2. Realistic Skull Candy Bowl | Halloween Skull Decoration178 g4h 59m$17.81
  3. Modern Organizer251 g6h 57m$22.96
  4. Decorative Pumpkin Collection - Autumn/Halloween115 g3h 34m$13.81
  5. Cobra Tealight Holder - Snake Candle Holder116 g3h 21m$13.52
  6. Pattern Texture Rollers – Halloween | Multiple Designs | Raised & Recessed40 g1h 20m$8.21

Pricing questions

Do small parts cost a lot?
No. The price is built from what your print actually uses. A small part uses a few grams and a few minutes, so it costs a few dollars, plus one packing fee.
Does support material cost extra?
Support filament is weighed like the rest of the print, so it is already counted in the grams on your quote.
Is the quote the final price?
That's the intent: a locked quote is the price of the print. Shipping is shown separately at checkout, before you pay.
Why do some materials cost more?
Specialty filaments cost more per gram, and many print slower, so they also use more printer time. Both show up as separate lines.

Got a model in mind? See what it costs.

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