Standing scrub brush holderDish brush stand that drains into the sinkSells for $8 to $15About 3.4 h, 72 g, leaves $4.14Try more per plateIdea to test
Score41RiskyPer print hour$1.22Low returnCompetitionSome sellersSpecific products to sell
Pick one of these, not the whole niche. Numbers are our estimates for one item.
Minimalist sponge holderSlim holder with drain slots, fits any sink cornerSells for $8 to $16About 3.9 h, 85 g, leaves $4.23Try more per plateSeen on Etsy
Score37RiskyPer print hour$1.10Low returnCompetitionCrowdedSink caddy with brush slotDraining caddy for sponge, brush and scrubberSells for $15 to $28About 7 h, 165 g, leaves $10.44Try more per plateIdea to test
Score34AvoidPer print hour$1.49Low returnCompetitionCrowdedSuction cup sponge holderSticks to the sink wall, no counter space neededSells for $5 to $10About 1.9 h, 38 g, leaves $1.60Try more per plateIdea to test
Score33AvoidPer print hour$0.87Low returnCompetitionCrowdedA typical product here: Minimalist sponge holder
Where each $16.50 sale goes
Filament, power, your time $6.18Marketplace fees $1.59Left from this sale $4.23
One sale ties up the printer for about 3.85 hours. $4.23 ÷ 3.85 h = $1.10 per print hour.
At the mid price, if it sells. Shipping not included.
Why it can work
- Limited positive evidence so far
Why it might fail
- Crowded market, so prices can fall fast
- Under $2 estimated profit per print hour
- Cute character sponge holders get copied widely on marketplaces, so a seller should use an original design and not clone a popular one
Be aware before you sell
Free sink caddy files exist on Printables and MakerWorld, but commercial terms were not checked. Cute character sponge holders get copied widely on marketplaces, so a seller should use an original design and not clone a popular one. Etsy asks for your own original design, so a licensed file may not qualify.
How to get a file you may sell
- Make your own. Tinkercad is free and enough for simple shapes.
- Buy a commercial licence. Many designers on Cults3D, MyMiniFactory and Etsy sell one. Read what it allows.
- Use open licences. CC0 and CC BY allow selling prints. NC does not. Filter by licence on Printables or MakerWorld and keep a screenshot.
Real 3D printed listings
Found on Etsy in November 2026. Prices may have changed.
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Our take
Etsy buyers pay $12 to $26 for clean design, but Walmart marketplace sellers undercut at under $10. It needs PETG rather than PLA, real drainage and a look that holds up in a kitchen, and it does not touch food directly, though constant wet use means residue and mould in the layer lines.
How the score adds up
Profit per print hour3/30
Demand15/25
Low competition5/20
Low legal risk8/15
Evidence quality6/10
The score is our estimate from public prices and signals, not sales data. Evidence confidence: medium.
Competition
Public signals suggest high competition.
Make it your own
- Solve one annoying problem for one type of pet or home
- Offer it with a name or a custom size
- Use durable materials and state care limits honestly
Where to find 3D files
Use these for research. Check each licence and never assume you may sell a print. Search links show live results.
- Kitchen Sink Organizer (Sink Caddy) & Soap Holder Licence: not checked
- Sink caddy Licence: not checked
Check your own numbersRead the pets and household guide
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