FAQ

The MakerWorld Commercial License Membership allows creators to offer their fans and followers commercial membership subscriptions. These subscriptions allow users to purchase commercial licenses and sell physical prints for the creator's models.

All creators who meet the following criteria can set up Commercial License Membership sales on MakerWorld.

• Followers reach 200
• Account print reaches 600
• All models have adhered to platform guidelines, with no removals due to rule violations in the past 90 days, except in cases where designers or models were incorrectly reported.

This Membership enables creators to sell commercial licenses for their models or utilize it as a donation feature. It is worth mentioning that all of MakerWorld's models are free and not behind paywalls.

Please note that the sales of commercial licenses is strictly limited to your original 3D models. Selling licenses for models you did not create will lead to immediate termination from the program. For more details, please refer to our Commercial License Membership Agreement

1. Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner of MakerWorld, or go to your home page to access the Creator Center
2. On the left, you will see a tab called Commercial License Membership
3. To receive payments for your commercial license, connect your PayPal account to your MakerWorld account beforehand. This can be done in the Creator Center, under "Wallet" and then "Payout information"
4. You're now ready to create your commercial license. Click "Add Membership Level" on the right to begin. Here, you can customize the level's name, monthly price, details of the commercial license itself, and the welcome message for new subscribers
5. If you're unsure about which rights to grant your subscribers, use the commercial license helper. It simplifies the process of creating a template that outlines all the rights and restrictions of your commercial license

No, the subscription fees paid by users will be directly credited to the creator's PayPal account. However, this income is subject to a 31 - day hold period. This is to ensure the authenticity of the subscriptions, verify that neither the creator nor the subscriber has engaged in any fraudulent activities or violations of this agreement in relation to the subscription, and confirm that the subscription fees have been paid and properly settled.

Funds are transferred directly from subscribers to creators, with a 10% platform fee applied to support our development and service expenses. It is important to note that the payment transaction will be subject to additional transaction fees imposed by the current payment service provider (PayPal), which are out of MakerWorld's control. Click on (https://www.paypal.com/business/paypal-business-fees) for more details.

For instance, if your subscription is set at $10, and if PayPal issues a 2% transaction fee, the amount you are able to collect after the hold period is $10-$1(platform fee)-$0.2(transaction fee)=$8.8

Membership pricing is set by individual designers and creators, ranging from $3-$300 per month. The cost varies based on the creator's offerings and selected subscription plans. Higher-tier plans typically provide enhanced benefits and personalized experiences tailored to each membership level.

1. Go to Creator Center > Wallet > Payout Information > Payment Method.
2. Click the three dot icon and choose "Delete" from the pop-up menu. This will redirect you to the PayPal website.
3. You will see a PayPal page for managing permissions to MakerWorld. Click the "remove" button on the page to revoke the permission (link) to MakerWorld.
4. Return to Creator Center > Wallet > Payout Information > Payment Method and refresh the page.
5. Click "Go to link" to link another PayPal account.

Subsequent subscription/renewal fees will be charged to this new PayPal account.

To avoid potential fee collection failures, it is recommended:

• After unlinking from the old PayPal account, please link the new PayPal account as soon as possible.
• Change the PayPal account on a date when no renewals are taking place.

Note: Since we currently offer PayPal as our sole payment system, creators and subscribers need a PayPal account to set up our creator membership sales and purchases. Click here to find out whether PayPal is available in your region.

1. Click on your avatar in the upper right corner of MakerWorld. Click on Commercial Membership to see all the active and expired memberships you've subscribed to. You can also check for recommended creators to subscribe to under “Discover More Creators”.
2. Go to the homepage of the designer you wish to subscribe to, click on the "Join Commercial Membership" icon on the left, under the creator's avatar.
3. Under the license section on a model page, you can also find the “Get Commercial License” click

You may terminate your membership and subscription at any time, and continue to have access to your benefits until the end of your billing cycle, but any subscription already paid will not be refunded. 

If you have issues regarding the subscriptions,  please contact the creator directly. For more details, please refer to MakerWorld Commercial Membership Agreement.

MakerWorld will send you a system notification if a creator changes their membership terms. The notification will include a side-by-side comparison of the old and new terms for easy review.

1. Go to Account Settings > Payment Tab
2. Click the three dots icon and choose "Delete" on the popup menu. It will bring you to PayPal website and locate in automatic payments setting. On PayPal, please follow these steps to unlink your PayPal account with MakerWorld.
   1. Click MAKERWORLD SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. on the left side bar. The right part of the page will show your payment information on MakerWorld
   2. Click the "Cancel" button on the status row and confirm in the popup dialog. In this way, your PayPal account is unlinked with MakerWorld. No payment will happen on this account.
3. Go back to MakerWorld website > Account Settings > Payment Tab
4. Click "Go to link" to link another PayPal account. Subsequent renewal fees will be automatically charged from the newly linked PayPal account.

To avoid potential renewal failures, it is recommended to：

• After unlink from the old PayPal account, please link the new PayPal account as soon as possible.
• Change the PayPal account on a date when no renewals happen.

Note: Since we currently offer PayPal as our sole payment system, creators and subscribers need a PayPal account to set up our creator membership sales and purchases. Click here to find out whether PayPal is available in your region.

Maker’s Supply offers a comprehensive "library" of non-printed parts for both designers and makers, featuring physical and digital twins. The library contains fasteners, magnets, bearings, hardware, electronics, and tools, allows easy purchase and reference to prevent mismatches. It provides detailed dimensions and digital models, eliminating the need for manual measurements. Additionally, we offer instructions and design guidelines for specific components, streamlining the design process and saving time for creative efforts.

Please visit our Maker's Supply Store at: https://us.store.bambulab.com/collections/makers-supply

Please configure the appropriate parts for the model in the Bill of Materials (BOM) feature by referring to the following methods. There are three options: 

• Search by product name
• Use the drop-down list to select parts 
• Enter the product ID.

To enhance creators' efficiency in design, we have provided comprehensive documentation including Specifications, 3D Models, and Application Instructions for each part on the product page in the Bambu Lab store.

Models that use parts and accessories from Maker’s Supply will receive a default badge. Once the model has been verified and tested, we will manually upgrade the badge to a golden version. Meanwhile, the golden badge also indicates the model’s reliability to users who wish to purchase Maker’s Supply kits and parts through the model.

We have initiated individual threads for each Maker’s Supply product category to enable more effective integration of questions and answers and to make it more convenient for our users to access the appropriate section. 
The product categories will be allocated as follows:

• Hardware Kits & Maker Combo Kits
  • Hardware Kits & Maker Combo Kits Product Information Update
• Hardware Parts & Electronics
  • Hardware Parts & Electronics Product Information Update
• Tools & Others
  • Tools & Others Product Information Update

Welcome to the Maker's Supply Forum: https://forum.bambulab.com/c/makerworld/makers-supply/164

Crowdfunding feature enables creators to launch projects and seek financial support from the MakerWorld community. It helps turn ideas into reality and opens up thrilling possibilities for both backers and creators.

A project is a creative idea/concept that creators want to bring to life with designing skills in the form of 3D models.

The funding goal is the total amount of money a creator needs to successfully complete their project. MakerWorld operates on an All-or-Nothing funding model: backers are only charged if the project reaches its full funding goal. This ensures creators to have the necessary budget to fulfill their projects.

A creator is an individual or team responsible for developing and executing the project idea. Backers are people who financially support creators to help bring their projects to fruition. Crowdfunding isn't turning MakerWorld into a model store, it's a feature that allow backers to support an idea that they are actually interested in.

Creators show appreciation for their backers' support by offering rewards. These often include unique benefits like a limited number of 3D model files, custom-designed items, or special perks such as commercial licenses or entry to exclusive private groups.

We believe that the All-or-Nothing model is the most ideal funding method on the market designed to safeguard creators and reduce risk for everyone involved. By only releasing funds if a project reaches its goal, we ensure creators have the resources needed to deliver on their promises—preventing them from being stuck with insufficient funding. This approach also gives backers confidence that they’re supporting viable projects.

Having a clear goal fosters urgency, motivating early supporters to spread the word and build momentum. It turns backers into a collaborative community working toward a shared success. This model also keeps the process fair—backers must collectively meet the creator’s funding target for any charges to go through.

If a project reaches its set funding goals and are successful, MakerWorld collects 10% of the total funds raised as platform fee to cover development and service expenses. Our payment service provider, Stripe, will collect a payment processing fee (roughly 3-8%). For specific details on Stripe's processing fee, click here. It’s important to note that Stripe’s fees differ by country, so be sure to check the rates applicable to your region for precise calculations.

• Provide all project information, such as the title, a description, images, and associated videos. Keep in mind that a strong project begins with an eye-catching, compelling banner, paired with a clear, well-structured video that showcases the entire project.
• Set your funding target, how long the project will run, and the reward levels for supporters. You can also include add-on options for those who want to offer extra. Additionally, ensure that higher-tier rewards include something special or exclusive.
• Review and submit your project for platform approval.
• After MakerWorld approves all your submitted content, click on the ‘Go to activate my pre-launch page’ button to start promoting your project in advance. Share the news with your current network, post about it in active 3D printing forums and communities, and make full use of social media to expand its reach.
• When you feel the excitement has built up and all preparations are complete, you can launch the project whenever you like!

When projects launch on MakerWorld, we consistently see that most of the initial funding comes from the creator's existing connections, including friends, family, fans, and colleagues. If these initial supporters like the project, they'll naturally share it within their own networks, creating a ripple effect.

Beyond personal connections, significant traffic and pledges also originate from press coverage, blogs, online communities like forums, Reddit, and Facebook groups, as well as MakerWorld's platform itself. Social media is another crucial tool for promoting projects; we've seen numerous MakerWorld models gain substantial traction and appear on trending lists by creators sharing their model links across various social media platforms and 3D printing communities.

Creators set their own funding goal（$500~$50,000) and project duration, which can range from 7 days to 60 (though 30 days tends to work best for maintaining momentum). Once launched, the goal and deadline are fixed.

While projects can’t be paused, creators can cancel and relaunch later if needed—a common strategy in many situations. If you choose this path, you’ll need to re-engage your original backers, but MakerWorld doesn’t penalize relaunched projects. Sometimes, a fresh start is the best move.

For creators, setting the appropriate funding target involves balancing ambition with realism. Here are some key tips to help you determine the right goal:

1. Calculate Your Costs Thoroughly: Include all expenses such as production, materials, taxes, platform fees, marketing, and any unforeseen costs.
2. Set a Goal You Can Confidently Reach: A goal that’s too high may discourage backers if it feels unattainable. Setting a realistic and achievable target encourages support.
3. Consider Your Audience Size and Engagement: Estimate how many people are likely to back your project and how much they might pledge on average.
4. Test Your Design: Before launch, get feedback from trusted friends, community members, or experts to validate your funding goal.

If your project doesn’t reach its funding goal, backers won’t be charged, and you won’t receive any funds. This helps avoid the hassle of repeated charges and refunds, protecting both creators and backers from the risks of underfunded projects.

Yes, MakerWorld supports the feature of late pledge. However, please note that only projects that successfully reach their funding goals can enter the late pledge phase.

The late pledge option must be configured before the crowdfunding project ends. Once it’s set in advance, the system will automatically transition your project into the late pledge phase after the main funding period concludes. You can turn on the Late Pledge switch under the Basics tab in your project page.

If you don’t configure it before the deadline, the project will automatically close at the end of the project, and you won’t be able to edit it later.

It depends. AI-assisted work must include significant human creative input. For instance, if you used AI to generate a model of your project character and only manually polished small details like the eyes, it will not be allowed. However, if AI was only used for small enhancements, such as tweaking the eyebrows or nose, while the majority was handmade, you must clearly and honestly disclose this in your project description.

With that being said, we strongly encourage creators to craft their models entirely by hand.

Using AI-generated images for project visuals or promotional content is allowed, but we also strongly encourage creators to include photos of the actual physical models alongside them to demonstrate printability of the models.

Basic information such as the funding goal and project duration cannot be changed once confirmed. However, you can still make updates to your project during the crowdfunding period. These include:

• Posting updates to share progress or news
• Adding stretch goals
• Uploading new images or videos
• Making adjustments to FAQs based on community feedback.

Absolutely. You can use the Add-ons feature to offer optional rewards beyond your main tiers. Backers can choose based on their requirements. You can also introduce stretch goals—bonus rewards unlocked when the project reaches certain funding milestones.

Crowdfunding projects focus primarily on securing funding and fulfilling backer rewards. Because of this specialized nature, crowdfunding projects do not take part in platform features like the points reward system, boost reward or participating in contests.

By default, creators can have one crowdfunding project at a time. Creators with a good track record—those who have successfully fulfilled four or more projects — will be recognized as Trusted Creators and can run up to three projects simultaneously.

Unfortunately, yes. There are regional restrictions for launching a crowdfunding project on MakerWorld. Due to current payment service limitations, we currently support creators from the following countries:

Asia Pacific: Australia, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore

Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

North America: Canada, United States

Middle East: United Arab Emirates

We understand this may be disappointing for creators in other regions. We're always looking to expand our services and hope to support more countries in the future.

For creators, you can visit Stripe's Dashboard (https://dashboard.stripe.com/) and create an invoice for each individual backer.

Please do not change the Stripe account linked to your MakerWorld account if you have any active projects or late pledges. You are free to change your linked Stripe account only when all of your projects have concluded and are no longer in late pledge.

If you've found a project on MakerWorld you'd like to support, you'll first need a MakerWorld account. You can sign up here.

To pledge, simply follow these steps:

• Navigate to the project page. You can either click the "Back this project" button directly or open the "Reward" tab to browse the available options. Please note that MakerWorld currently doesn't support pledging without receiving a reward (donations).
• Select your desired reward. If your chosen reward includes non-printed parts, make sure to understand how the creator plans to deliver all necessary components before confirming your pledge.
• On the next page, you can add any available add-ons the creator has offered by clicking “Add.”
• Click "Continue" to review your Pledge summary, ensuring all details, including add-ons, are correct.
• Finally, enter your payment details and check the box acknowledging that rewards aren't guaranteed. Click "Pledge" to complete your contribution.

Important: Each pledge requires a single debit or credit card; you cannot split a pledge across multiple cards.

Once your pledge is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email indicating you're now a backer. If the project successfully reaches its funding goal, your card will be charged when the project deadline is met.

Your payment for a project is processed only if the project successfully reaches its funding goal and concludes. If a project doesn't meet its target or is canceled early, you won't be charged, and no further action is needed by you.

For late pledges made after a project has been successfully funded, your card will be charged immediately.

You might see a temporary authorization on your card when you initially pledge, even before the project is fully funded. This is a common practice by payment processors to confirm card validity. These authorizations typically expire within a few days, but the exact timing depends on your bank. If an authorization persists, we advise contacting your bank or card issuer for clarification on their procedures.

Model files will be released to your backers after your project reaches the funding goals and concludes successfully. If the project you backed failed to reach its funding goals, you won't be able to get access to the rewards.

Most pledging problems are related to card issues. To resolve them, follow these steps:

• Verify that all card details (number, cardholder name, expiration date, security code, and ZIP code) are entered correctly.
• Check with your bank to ensure:
  • There are no holds on your card.
  • No extra authorization is needed.
  • Your card allows international transactions (if pledging to a foreign project).
  • Your prepaid or debit card has sufficient funds.
  • For large pledges, confirm that your bank is aware we may authorize a partial hold before the full charge (if the project succeeds).

Some banks may not be familiar with MakerWorld's funding process. We authorize your card at pledge time but only charge it later if the project succeeds. Explain this to your bank if needed.

If errors persist, try using a different card. If the issue continues, submit a ticket for assistance.

When you pledge to a project, your card won't be charged until the project successfully concludes. However, our payment processor might temporarily authorize your card to confirm it's valid. This authorization usually disappears within a few days, but the exact timing depends on your bank. If the authorization remains a week after the project's deadline, please contact your bank for more information on their authorization process.

Visit our crowdfunding main page any time to explore live and upcoming projects. You can also find Late Pledge projects to support here. Access here to keep track of all the projects you've backed or followed.

If you weren’t able to pledge to a project before it reached its project deadline, or you’ve come across an interesting project whose project has already ended, it’s no longer possible to pledge to the project through MakerWorld unless the project is offering Late Pledges.

For projects that have ended successfully and are using MakerWorld’s Late Pledge feature, instructions for how to pledge can be found in the next section.

If a project has entered late pledge, you'll see a "Late Pledge" label right under its title.

The process for making a late pledge is much like supporting an ongoing project:

• Go to the project page. You can click the "Back this project" button or open the "Reward" tab to see available options.
• Choose your desired reward. If it includes non-printed parts, confirm the creator's delivery plan for all components before pledging.
• On the next screen, you can add any available add-ons by clicking “Add.”
• Click "Continue" to review your "Pledge summary" and ensure all details are correct.
• Finally, enter your payment details and check the box confirming you understand rewards aren't guaranteed. Click "Pledge" to complete your contribution.

In most cases, you'll get immediate access to the model files after successfully making a late pledge.

Unlike pledging to an ongoing project, when you make a late pledge to a project that has already successfully concluded, payment is processed right away, and the funds are sent to the creator through a new payout.

Creators often offer their rewards at a reduced "early bird" or introductory price during the initial crowdfunding campaign. 
After the project successfully concludes, they may choose to increase these prices for late pledges to better reflect their post-campaign plans. 
When setting up reward tiers, we provide creators with the flexibility to adjust reward pricing for the late pledge phase if they wish.

Absolutely. By making a late pledge, you become a full participant in the project. You'll gain the same access to the project page as all other backers, including the ability to view exclusive updates and post comments alongside the community that helped fund the project.

MakerWorld only allows backers to pledge to a project once. After a project concludes, you cannot edit your initial pledge. Therefore, if you already supported a project during its live campaign, you will not be able to make an additional pledge or change your reward selection via the Late Pledging feature.

Unfortunately, no. Late pledges cannot be modified or canceled. Funds for late pledges are processed and sent to the creator immediately. If you need to discuss a solution, please contact the creator directly.

We evaluate multiple criteria. If you meet any of the following, the system will automatically enable your commission revenue-sharing access:

1. MakerWorld followers ≥ 500

2. Successfully uploaded at least 1 CyberBrick model

3. In the past 12 months, the cumulative sales amount generated via BOM across all your models is ≥ 100 USD

4. In the past 12 months, the cumulative number of orders generated via BOM across all your models is ≥ 20 orders

Notes:
1. Access is not enabled in real time: once you meet any condition, the system typically enables it within 1–2 business days. Orders generated during this delay will not be eligible for retroactive commissions. 
2. Before access is granted, you are not be able to view the progress toward your cumulative sales amount and number of orders. MakerWorld will automatically track the relevant data and unlock this access for you once the conditions are met. We will consider adding a progress tracking feature in a future update.

Learn more about the rules:
MakerWorld Creator Commission Incentives Rules

You can view more details in Creator Center > Commission Incentives, located in the top-right corner of the MakerWorld homepage on PC.