Amazon Toy Authorization Rejected + New Elemental Dragons | 3D Print Farm Weekly Vlog #43

Week 43 brought major highs and lows! From Snapmaker failures to a shocking Amazon toy authorization quote, plus launching beautiful new elemental dragons. Here's the real behind-the-scenes of running a home print farm. ❓ QUESTION: Has anyone sold 3D printed animals/fidgets on Amazon? Did you go through toy authentication? Share your experience below! 🔗 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 | Shrink Wrap Bags: https://amzn.to/47OzPW1 | AlgoLaser Pixie: https://algolaser.com/?ref=xjbtuphk | Uleey Nippers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Sunday: Intro and Snapmaker Issue 01:59 – Monday: New Models and Old 07:02 – Tuesday: New Elemental Dragons 11:00 – Wednesday: Printing Mushroom Dragon 14:59 – Thursday: Amazon Product Failure 18:32 – Friday: Model Post Processing 21:56 – Saturday: End of the Week Recap 📌 THIS WEEK: - Snapmaker U1 front cover snapped during print (everything snapped back in!) - Discontinuing slow-selling products to optimize shelf space - Higher failure rates on mini batches - BIQU Cryogrip plate ordered to fix adhesion issues - P1S filament snap caused PTFE tube jam - full tube replacement - NEW: Elemental dragon minis added to shop (Mushroom, Sunflower, Cherry Blossom) - Planning mini bundle packs: Dino pack, Water pack, and more - Printed 5 color combinations per dragon to showcase options - Amazon toy authorization quote too high - pivoting to utility items instead - Butane torch post-processing tutorial for string removal - Shelf restock: All minis complete, moving to full-size items - 6 Etsy orders this week! 🛒 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/ Running a family 3D print farm means constant problem-solving and pivoting. This week showed both the challenges (Amazon barriers, print failures) and rewards (new products, happy customers) of small business life! 💬 What mini bundles would YOU buy? Let me know in the comments! #3DPrinting #PrintFarm #SmallBusiness #EtsySeller #DayInTheLife