I’ve spent 6 years helping people build cookie cutter businesses with 3D printing. Here’s what I learned
Hey everyone,
I’ve been quietly working in the 3D printing space for about 6 years now, mostly behind the scenes.
Instead of running a public brand, I was designing cookie cutters and helping some of the bigger shops grow, especially on the production side. A lot of those stores you see doing serious volume today actually started very small… sometimes with just a single printer.
And honestly, when I first got into this, I didn’t even realize how big this niche could become.
Over time, I’ve seen people go from:
- 1 printer in a corner to
- full home setups producing 100+ cookies a day and actually building a real business out of it
What surprised me the most is this:
There are still so many untouched markets out there. Different countries, local trends, seasonal demand… it’s far from saturated if you approach it right.
Until recently, everything I did was private... custom work for specific clients.
But after years of designing, I ended up with a pretty massive library.
So I finally decided to open it up.
I built a site where:
- You can get STL files
- You can use them with commercial rights
- Print and sell physical products freely
- Basically start your own cookie cutter business from day one
I’m not here to promise “easy money” or throw crazy numbers around.
You’ve probably seen enough of that already.
What I can say is this:
I’ve personally seen people turn this into a real, consistent income starting very small.
If you’re already in 3D printing and looking for something practical to sell, this niche is worth paying attention to.
If anyone’s curious or wants to ask how this works, happy to share what I know 👍
(And yeah, if you want to check what I’ve built, it’s here: lionscookieshop.com)
Posted Apr 28, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC