$150 Suspicious Order Dilemma + St. Patrick's Festival Prep | 3D Print Farm Weekly Vlog #51

Week 51 brought some interesting challenges! I reorganized my TikTok display based on YOUR feedback from the live stream, had to deal with a very strange $150 order, and I'm getting ready for St. Patrick's Day festival in two weeks. Plus, next week marks my 1 YEAR on YouTube! QUESTIONS FOR YOU: 1. Any thoughts on adding lights to retractable sword blades? How would you do it? 2. Do you think I should have shipped that strange TikTok order? Was it too risky? 🔗 AFFILIATE LINKS - Filaments & Gear: **SILK Filaments:** Rock Rainbow: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Rainbow: https://amzn.to/3VYY3Xd Shimmer: https://amzn.to/470qj1Y Earth Tone: https://amzn.to/47kxIrO Galaxy: https://amzn.to/499DGhw Burnt Titanium: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Blue/Green: https://amzn.to/478JYeZ Gradient Green: https://amzn.to/3J5kAyt Pink/Gold: https://amzn.to/47lqogD Red/Blue: https://amzn.to/490oDGV Blue/Silver: https://amzn.to/3KJF6Fr **MATTE Filaments:** Pastel Pink: https://amzn.to/47l5m1I Yellow: https://amzn.to/4nMDh9p Purple Sunset: https://amzn.to/3KK7MhC Afterglow: https://amzn.to/4h3R2hi Rosy Cloud: https://amzn.to/3KMOZ5c Peachy Sunrise: https://amzn.to/42yyLTp Maple Forest: https://amzn.to/3IEYYsQ Rose Quartz: https://amzn.to/42CJ0pT Malachite: https://amzn.to/4q5blPp **Equipment & Supplies:** Bambu A1 Mini: https://amzn.to/492YsiG Bambu P1S: https://amzn.to/4qxuZmE Wood PLA: https://amzn.to/4nQ9Pzp PETG Grey: https://amzn.to/3KO7rKM BIQU Cryogrip Plate: https://amzn.to/470h4xh BIQU Cryogrip for Snapmaker: https://amzn.to/4rv9bsm Shrink Wrap Bags: https://amzn.to/47OzPW1 Snapmaker U1: https://snapmaker.sjv.io/Dy90Dd Uleey Model Nippers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Tuesday: Intro and Plans for Week 04:34 – Wednesday: Minis and Strange Order 08:30 – Thursday: Risky Order 12:30 – Friday: New Products 15:19 – Saturday: End of the Week Recap 📌 THIS WEEK: - FOCUS: St. Patrick's Day festival prep (2 weeks away) + TikTok Lives Mon-Thursday - 📱 MAJOR CHANGE: Shifted tables to display TikTok products on table instead of bins (thanks to YouTube live feedback!) - Showed new table layout for TikTok live streaming - Planned TikTok lives Monday through Thursday - 📦 TIKTOK ORDER: Squirrel - 📦 ETSY ORDERS: Cat dragon, marker holder - 🔧 ISSUE: Dino minis not adhering to build plate - Showed various minis being printed for stock - 💡 ANSWERED: Comment question about flush ball (Jasa design on MakerWorld) - Focus shifted to printing minis to build up inventory - Printing cow and cookie dragon - 🤔 STRANGE ORDER #1: Someone ordered build boxes on TikTok - 🔧 EQUIPMENT ISSUE: Filament assembly hub cracked, had to swap it out - 🚩 STRANGE ORDER #2: Same person from yesterday ordering but refusing to pick items - Told them I'd refund unless they picked - they finally joined TikTok live and chose - 💰 BIG RISK: They ordered $150 worth of TikTok credit - taking a chance it works out! - 🆕 NEW PRODUCT: Customizable clicker someone mentioned in livestream - testing at next market - 📦 ANOTHER BOX SALE: TikTok order - 📦 6 BIGFOOTS ORDER - 📦 Large clover dragon order - Showed 3DGob celestial dragon - ⚔️ BROUGHT BACK: Retractable swords for festivals - 2 orders to ship out - 🎉 NEXT WEEK: 1 YEAR ON YOUTUBE milestone! - Showed retractable swords - looking for ideas on how to light up the blades - 📊 WEEK SALES: ~$200 TikTok + ~$100 Etsy = ~$300 total - decent week! - NEXT WEEK: St. Patrick's Day festival preparation begins! 💰 SALES BREAKDOWN: - TikTok Sales: ~$200 - Etsy Sales: ~$100 - Total: ~$300 - Notable: $150 risky order - will it work out? 📱 TIKTOK STRATEGY UPDATE: Changed display setup based on community feedback - products now on table for better visibility during lives. Running Mon-Thu schedule for consistent engagement. ⚔️ NEW PRODUCT TESTING: - Customizable clicker (viewer suggestion) - Retractable swords returning for festivals - Looking into LED lighting for sword blades 🛒 SHOP OUR 3D PRINTED CREATIONS: Website: https://www.initiativedesign.shop/ Etsy: https://initiativedesignshop.etsy.com 📱 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@initiativedesign_shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/initiativedesignshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Initiative-Design/61574415612403/ This week showed the reality of selling online - sometimes you have to make tough calls on questionable orders. The table reorganization based on your feedback is already showing promise! Can't believe it's almost been a year on YouTube - thank you all for being part of this journey! #3DPrinting #PrintFarm #TikTokLive #StPatricksDay #SmallBusiness