Gothic skull soap dishSpooky gift for goth and Halloween bathroomsSells for $14 to $20About 4.5 h, 90 g, leaves $8.53Try more per plateIdea to test
Score43RiskyPer print hour$1.89Low returnCompetitionSome sellersSpecific products to sell
Pick one of these, not the whole niche. Numbers are our estimates for one item.
Wall soap saver hookSmall holder that keeps a bar drySells for $6 to $10About 1.4 h, 28 g, leaves $2.36Try more per plateIdea to test
Score42RiskyPer print hour$1.69Low returnCompetitionSome sellersRibbed soap dishClean modern look that matches any bathroomSells for $8 to $14About 2.8 h, 58 g, leaves $4.15Try more per plateSeen on Etsy
Score39RiskyPer print hour$1.51Low returnCompetitionCrowdedWave draining soap trayCurved channels let water run off the soapSells for $9 to $15About 3.2 h, 65 g, leaves $4.80Try more per plateSeen for sale
Score38RiskyPer print hour$1.48Low returnCompetitionCrowdedA typical product here: Ribbed soap dish
Where each $13.00 sale goes
Filament, power, your time $5.35Marketplace fees $1.50Left from this sale $4.15
One sale ties up the printer for about 2.75 hours. $4.15 ÷ 2.75 h = $1.51 per print hour.
At the mid price, if it sells. Shipping not included.
Why it can work
- Seasonal demand: Halloween for gothic designs
Why it might fail
- Crowded market, so prices can fall fast
- Under $2 estimated profit per print hour
- Some sellers target 'Bath and Body Works' style holders, and that brand name is a trademark risk beyond a plain fit statement
Be aware before you sell
Digital soap dish files sell for about $5 to $13, so confirm a purchased file permits selling physical prints. Some sellers target 'Bath and Body Works' style holders, and that brand name is a trademark risk beyond a plain fit statement. 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
Prints are cheap and simple dishes hold $7 to $14, with seasonal and gothic designs reaching $15 to $18. Design is the whole product, and PETG plus free-draining channels matter because standing water makes residue and mould an issue.
How the score adds up
Profit per print hour5/30
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.
- Succulent Soap Holder STL and 3MF Licence: not checked
- 8in1 Luxury Bathroom Organiser Plate Licence: not checked
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