📘 Design Guides
A practical path you can copy‑paste for most models.
💡 1. Concept & References
Collect 3–6 reference images. Define size, joints, and target audience.
🧱 2. Modeling
- Block out shapes → refine → add details → check tolerances.
- For articulated models: hinge gaps 0.3–0.5 mm, test slices early.
📤 3. Export
- Export STL for geometry; 3MF for profile; ensure manifold meshes.
- Name files clearly:
model_v1_200mm.stl.
🧪 4. Test Prints
- Draft print at 0.28 mm to validate size and joints.
- Final print at 0.2 mm; confirm no supports or minimal supports.
📷 5. Photos
Follow the listing photos guide: hero, detail, functional, scale, backside.
📝 6. Listing
- Title = core concept + key attribute (e.g., “Articulated Dragon – No Supports”).
- Use 8–15 focused keywords (see Keywords page).
- Include print settings and recommended materials.
🚀 7. Publish & Iterate
Post to marketplaces, collect feedback, and ship a v2 with improvements.