TPU Shoe Project Failed + Amazon FBA Launch Coming! | Vlog #41

Christmas week - slow on orders but BIG on Amazon FBA prep! Plus TPU shoe challenges and family gifts 🎄📦 Interested in ordering a Snapmaker U1, Affiliate link below https://snapmaker.sjv.io/Dy90Dd Not expecting many orders during Christmas, so focusing on Amazon FBA product prep (5 products ready!) and attempting TPU shoes. Spoiler: TPU didn't cooperate, but Amazon FBA is moving forward! 🔗 AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS - Filaments & Supplies That Made This Possible: **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 (Silk): https://amzn.to/3J5kAyt - Pink/Gold (Silk): https://amzn.to/47lqogD - Red/Blue (Silk): https://amzn.to/490oDGV - Blue/Silver (Silk): https://amzn.to/3KJF6Fr **MATTE:** - 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 (Matte): https://amzn.to/42CJ0pT - Malachite: https://amzn.to/4q5blPp **MISC:** - 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 AlgoLaserPixie : https://algolaser.com/?ref=xjbtuphk Uleey Model Nippers - Black: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFGQ2PN6?maas=maas_adg_524D299B8474D755E113A30AE0D89E6C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Tuesday: Intro & TPU Shoe Progress 04:54 - Wednesday: Amazon FBA Update 06:35 - Christmas: TPU Shoe Issues 07:51 - Friday: Additional Products Update 10:31 - Saturday: End of Week Recap 🛒 SHOP: https://www.initiativedesign.shop/ 📱 FOLLOW EVERYWHERE: - Facebook: @InitiativeDesignShop - Instagram: @InitiativeDesignShop - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@initiativedesign_shop - YouTube: @InitiativeDesignShop **TUESDAY - TPU SHOE UPDATE:** First shoe mostly finished BUT white TPU stopped at the end of print! Still usable but not perfect. Going to remake it. **AMAZON FBA PROGRESS:** Preparing to ship 5 products: ✅ Baby Cows (5 colors) ✅ Cat Dragons (5 colors) ✅ Posca Marker Holders ✅ Brick Pencil Holders ✅ Mystery Eggs **GOAL:** Finish one of every product for photos, then start Amazon FBA process! **TIKTOK LIVE:** Planning for next week! **SNAPMAKER ISSUE:** One object in batch had problems. Couldn't figure out how to skip objects - need to learn this feature! **WEDNESDAY - CHRISTMAS EVE:** Two additional cat dragon colors finished! All Amazon FBA color options complete. **THURSDAY - CHRISTMAS DAY:** Update on Christmas presents I've been printing for family. Second TPU shoe attempted BUT experiencing ghost printing issues. Something's not right with this TPU. **FRIDAY - ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS:** Panthers can koozie printed! Plus a sign for family. Corrected nozzle clog on Snapmaker. Progress on TPU shoe continues. **SATURDAY - TPU PROJECT HALTED:** **DECISION MADE:** Stopping TPU shoe project for now. Will try different TPU brand to see if it works better. Current brand isn't cooperating. **AMAZON FBA FOCUS:** Filling stock for Amazon FBA to ship out next week! **ORDERS THIS WEEK:** - 1 TikTok order - 3 Etsy orders - Slow week as expected (Christmas!) **AMAZON FBA PRODUCTS READY:** All products photographed and prepped: - Baby Cows in 5 colors - Cat Dragons in 5 colors - Posca Marker Holders - Brick Pencil Holders - Mystery Eggs **TPU LESSONS LEARNED:** ❌ White TPU stopping mid-print ❌ Ghost printing issues ❌ Current brand not reliable ✅ Will try different brand ✅ Learned what NOT to do **SNAPMAKER LEARNING:** Need to figure out object skipping in batches - would have saved the failed batch! **CHRISTMAS GIFTS:** Printed various items for family throughout the week. 3D printing makes personal, meaningful gifts! #3DPrinting #AmazonFBA #ChristmasWeek #TPUFail #PrinterChallenges #ProductPrep #FBAPrep #SlowWeek #ChristmasGifts #SnapmakerIssues #TPUPrinting #BusinessStrategy #Vlog41 #SeasonalBusiness #ProductLaunch 💬 WHAT'S NEXT: - Amazon FBA shipping out next week! - TikTok Live event coming! - Testing new TPU brand - Back to full production after holidays **USING SLOW WEEKS WISELY:** Christmas week = slow orders BUT perfect time to prep new sales channels! Amazon FBA groundwork done during downtime = smart business strategy. **2024 ALMOST DONE:** What a year! From growing the print farm to expanding to TikTok Shop to preparing Amazon FBA. 2025 is going to be even bigger! Thanks for following along through successes AND failures (looking at you, TPU!). Learning what doesn't work is just as valuable! Subscribe for Amazon FBA launch next week! 🚀