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MAKERBAK3D

I'm a artist, youtuber, and Mandalorian armor specialist who loves to talk about Star Wars and 3D Printing. Subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive discounts, new content notifications and early access to new designs.

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Your help: 1 surgery, 2 lives

Su'cuy Reader, I’m reaching out today with something deeply personal and urgent. My wife Jiana has been struggling with severe health issues that have worsened over the past few months, and we need your support to get her the help she urgently needs. After countless doctor visits, we discovered she has a fractured tooth that caused a serious infection. This infection has spread across the right side of her face and up into her sinus cavity, affecting the roots and gums in a way antibiotics...

Su'cuy Reader, Quick clarification about Etsy’s updated rules for 3D printed items: If you’re selling raw 3D prints of my designs on Etsy - as in, unmodified prints straight from the printer - those listings are not allowed under Etsy’s current Creativity Standard (as of June 10, 2025). Even if a previous copyright claim was retracted, that only clears your record; it does not give permission to relist raw prints. However, if you significantly modify the prints (such as sanding, painting, or...

Etsy 3D Print seller policy update June 2025

Su'cuy Reader, Etsy quietly revised its Creativity Standard on 10 June 2025. The new rule says every 3D printed product listed on Etsy “must be produced based on a seller’s original design.” In short: Files purchased from another designer - even with prior commercial rights - can no longer be used for items sold on Etsy. Listings that don’t meet the new rule risk DMCA takedowns and shop strikes. What this means for you...If you currently offer 3D prints based on my models (or any models that...