Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, genuine frequently asked questions!

The 3D Printy Theme was created just for the channel by my brother.

To the best of our knowledge, it isn't from anything. I hummed a few notes and he riffed on it from there.

The instrumentation reminds many people of the British comedy series Look Around You. If it sounds familiar, you might be thinking of that.

Most of my models have been shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

The CC BY license grants you permission to download, distribute, print, alter, or even sell copies of those models!

The license also requires that use of the material (like selling copies) includes proper attribution so that people will know where the model came from.

Some models I've created are posed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license.

As the name suggests, these models cannot be used commercially. These models are more restricted because they are fan art of existing works (books/games/shows/movies) by other people. So I cannot permit commercial use of those items.

If you are unsure if a model can be sold or not, check the "License Details" section posted on every project page. You are also welcome to contact me for clarification.

Attribution can be as simple as a few lines of text to help people understand where a model came from and under what conditions it is shared.

If you are selling copies of a model online, the attribution text should be included with the product description.

If you are selling prints in person, attribution can be displayed on a sign or included as a note with the sold model.

Proper attribution does not have a rigid format, but it should include the following elements:

• The title of the work that is being used
• A link to that work's source - such as a project page or file download
• The name/username of the original creator of the work being used
• An indication that the work is shared under a particular license
• A link to that license
• A notice of any changes that have been made to the original design.

To make things easy, I provide recommended attribution text on the project page of every model I've shared, regardless of whether they allow commercial use.

This format is merely a recommendation. Any attribution that fulfills the requirements of the license is acceptable to me.

Last but not least, I can't guarantee that this recommended format will be acceptable to other authors sharing work under a Creative Commons license. If in doubt, ask an author how they would like their works to be attributed.

Sorry, I do not accept commissions.

If you have a request to improve an existing model that I've designed, let me know. I often fulfill such requests for free.

Sorry, I do not review products.

Sorry, but you cannot use my photos. The licenses posted with my models only cover the model files (STL, 3MF, STEP, F3D).

This restriction may seem unusual, since the model files are shared with very few restrictions. So I'll explain my reasons below:

1. In the past, people have used my photos to impersonate me or to pretend the model designs were their original work. Rather than policing who is using the photos legitimately, it's much easier to restrict their use entirely.
2. I believe it's important for people selling prints to show what the final product will look like to a potential buyer.
3. While this does put additional work on the seller to print at least one copy, this rule ultimately benefits the seller as well. Printing an example copy will give you a realistic understanding of material and production costs.
4. Finally, It will help differentiate you from other makers printing my models - especially if your prints use interesting filament and colors.