What is a Printables Club?
Printables Clubs is a subscription service that allows you to support your favorite creators. By subscribing to a Creator's Club, you help creators build sustainable income sources. This, in turn, provides them with more resources to create exclusive models for their supporters!
What does supporting a creator mean in Printables Clubs?
Supporting a creator in Printables Clubs doesn't necessarily involve purchasing access to the exclusive models. It's a gesture that encourages creators to continue their work.
Can I sell or buy individual models?
Yes, but not in Printables Clubs. Please activate your Printables Store in the settings, specifically designed for selling 3D models.
How much does it cost to create a Club?
Creating and running your Club is completely free and there is no monthly fee.
Can I get any extra advantage if I start building my Club supporters immediately?
Yes! Reach at least 50 supporters in your Club by the end of October 2023 and we’ll double your earnings on Printables since your Club started! The maximum bonus is limited to $10,000 USD.
Note: Every Club eligible for the bonus will undergo a review process. In case of suspicious activities, we reserve the right not to grant the bonus to the creator.
What are the fees?
The money goes directly from the supporter to the creator, with a 10% Printables fee which will be used to help cover the costs of servers and development. The payment from the supporter to the creator is also subject to fees outside of our control, such as currency conversions or the Stripe payment fee based on Stripe rates.
Who can set up a Club?
Printables Clubs work globally in 46 countries (
list of countries). Users have to reach level 18 and 150 followers to be able to set up their Club. User can skip this requirement by submitting portfolio together with application, e.g. if the creator have an established profile on another platform.
What advantages does Printables Clubs offer compared to other available platforms?
- Intuitive and continuously improved environment for creating and sharing 3D models.
- Direct payments from supporters to creators without unnecessary withholding of funds.
- Motivational benefits for your supporters.
- Ability to interact with your supporters through mass messages, community posts, or community polls.
- Printables has a high user traffic of 3D printing and model-focused enthusiasts, increasing your chances of gaining new supporters.
What are Exclusive models?
Exclusive models are optional benefits creators may offer to supporters. They appear on a separate tab on the creator's profile and are accessible to all supporters.
Can Exclusive models be assigned only to selected tiers?
No, all Exclusive models are accessible to all your supporters, regardless of their subscription tier. However, creators can assign different licenses to a model based on the tier a user has purchased. The purpose of Clubs is to financially support creators. Assigning models to specific tiers would shift the focus towards a marketplace model.
I am a creator, where can you find the Clubs setup?
In the top menu bar, choose "Settings" below your avatar, then select "Set up my Club." You'll go through a four-step wizard where you need to enter your basic information, create 1-5 tiers for your supporters, and set up your payout method.
I have subscribed to a tier, where can I find the Exclusive content?
The variety and type of Exclusive content available depends on the creator. In general, Exclusive content can include:
- Exclusive models (accessible through "My Memberships" by selecting the creator and navigating to the "Exclusive models" tab)
- Community posts and polls (found in the "Community" section under "My Clubs")
How can I support a creator?
To support a creator, purchase a membership in their Club at your chosen tier. Each tier offers different benefits based on the price.
How do I discover creators offering Clubs?
You can find creators through freely available models in the Printables 3D model database or in the "Discover creators" section of the
Printables Clubs page.
Where can I manage my subscriptions?
To manage your subscriptions, click on your profile picture or avatar and choose the "
My Memberships" option.
Can I use exclusive models for commercial purposes?
Some creators may provide commercial usage licenses for exclusive models to specific membership tiers, allowing you to use them for commercial projects.
Is there a minimal tier price limit?
The minimal tier price is $3 USD, the maximum price is $100.
What payment methods are supported?
Payment can be made using credit/debit cards or through Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Is it possible to change the currency for tier prices?
No, the prices are always in USD, and it's not possible to set a different currency. Of course, you can also pay in a different currency, and the bank will perform a currency conversion.