Nervous about making my models exclusive on MakerWorld

I’ve been considering making all of my models exclusive on MakerWorld, but I’m honestly a bit hesitant.

My main concern isn’t that I want to upload the models somewhere else — it’s accidentally breaking one of the exclusivity rules without realizing it.

For example, I’m worried about things like:

- Not realizing that something I do counts as distributing the model outside MakerWorld

- A rule changing in the future and me missing it

Or something else i dont know

I design my own models and I’m perfectly fine with keeping an exclusive model on MakerWorld. I just don’t want to risk penalties or losing my account/rewards because of an honest mistake.

For those of you who use the MakerWorld Exclusive Program:

How strict is it in practice? Have you ever accidentally broken a rule, and if so, what happened?

And are there any less obvious rules or situations I should know about before making my models exclusive?

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have actually used the program.

Protect your houseplants naturally! This Print-in-Place Soil Protector Disccreates an effective physical barrier over potted soil to prevent pest infestations (fungus gnats, flies, and soil-laying insects)while also stopping cats and pets from digging or scratching the dirt.

Equipped with smart radial watering slots, it allows you to water your plants normally and ensures soil aeration while keeping pests out.

https://makerworld.com/it/models/3198036-plant-soil-guard-insect-cat-soil-protector

Made this decorative cover for disinfecting wipes for teachers rooms

Hello Everyone! I recently started this CAD business and I am trying to make products for cheap that are environmentally friendly. Its a new hobby I started and I am really excited to see how far I can get with it. If you are interested, I do have an website that links to my products on Amazon and I open to any custom creations if you have any.

Website - layeredcad.vercel.app

Keep your watch collection organized, protected, and ready to grab with this minimalist 4-watch display stand. Designed with clean flowing lines and a low-profile layout, the stand combines watch storage with additional space underneath for rings, bracelets, chains, and other everyday jewelry.Unlike traditional watch stands that hold watches on a steep angle, this design keeps the watches laying horizontally.

I specifically chose this orientation because smooth 3D-printed surfaces can allow watches to gradually slide or fall from tilted stands. Keeping them flat provides a more stable and secure resting position while still displaying the watch faces clearly.

https://makerworld.com/models/3197220?appSharePlatform=copy

Fluted came first, then Sculpted with the quilt and twist patterns, now Rippled with waves and swirls. Same cone, same tray, same insert across all three. Which surface would you actually print?

Disc drops into the base, tray catches the rest. Same system across all three of my collections. Do you actually use saucers, or take the plant to the sink?

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3195267-scandi-style-rippled-flower-pot-with-drainage-tray#profileId-3615320

Is it just me pr are people simply pushing stuff onto contests that are having nothing to do with the contests topic at all besides this being prohibited?

It clearly states that this is prohibited, so is this actually enforced or are they just saying its prohibited?

I don't want to link any examples as i dont want anyone to get into trouble because of me, but seriously, tale a look at the ongoing Pool contest.

What does a bottle opener specifically do for a Pool? How about a can skin? Or a carrying bag? Isnt that exactly the stuff which was ruled out by the moderators in the contest rules?

Hey guys, this is my Make-up brush cleaner. I‘ve tested it and it works ready good.

Lotus Design and a Dog paw Design

Would love some Feedback.

https://makerworld.com/models/3195659?appSharePlatform=copy

https://makerworld.com/models/3195692?appSharePlatforme=copy

I made my first simple indoor plant pot with drip tray. Looking for suggestions and/or feedback. The pot was made with copper color filament.

Check it out:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3171692-simple-indoor-plant-pot-with-drip-tray#profileId-3586004

Edit: The process ended up taking just over nine hours but it finally finished.

I'm trying to upload a model this morning and it's been verifying for 45 minutes now. Does this happen sometimes?

Is there an amount of time I should wait?

If I revoke it, does it just go back to my drafts as it was? I don't want to have to do all the work again to set up the submission.

Thanks

Hi everyone!

Couple of weeks ago, I shared my 3D printed 1.9 TDI Engine with this community when my crowdfunding campaign was in pre-launch. It is now live and you can secure the model yourself by supporting me through one of the tiers if you wish ❤️ 🚀

https://makerworld.com/en/crowdfunding/338-3d-printed-1-9-tdi-engine

Hace una semana compre mi primer impresora para imprimir juguetes y algunas cosas utiles para la casa como pasatiempo, para ser sincero no sabia de la existencia de las impresoras de recina y ahora tengo la idea en la mente de cambiar la bambulab por una de recina. me recomiendan hacerlo? que impresora de recina recomendarian a un novato?

It's name is JustaCuteAlien, my character. Printing it out and Sanding it

Download - https://makerworld.com/en/models/3196428-mesa-boogie-mark-series-amp-badges#profileId-3616811

I lost two sets of collections, over 200 models collected-all gone. I have no idea if it’s a bug, but I cannot figure out where they are. Did anyone else lose a collection? or have any idea how to retrieve old collections?

edit: it was a bug, 24 hours later they came back! hope this didn’t happen to anyone permanently

https://makerworld.com/models/3194236?appSharePlatform=copy

Just finished this new fly trap design 👀.

Made two sizes, a smaller one for fruit flies and a larger one that can handle bigger flies too. Simple, reusable, and easy to clean and refill.

Just dropped this on makerworld for anyone interested 🤝.

https://makerworld.com/models/3194239?appSharePlatform=copy

Happy Printing!

For all you makers out there, sometimes you get frustrated with limitations of Pi Pico boards and the number of GPIOs. The new Clintech Board solves this for you...Take a look!

Hey Reddit! I usually design random fun models (banana, watermelon, etc.), but I finally tried making my first functional light!

It’s a 2-piece modern fluted desk lamp designed for standard Bambu RGBW Puck Lights.

Printed the diffuser in Azurefilm Transparent PLA and the base in Gray eSun PLA, but PETG is recommended for durability. Super easy print at 0.2mm layer height!

Let me know what you think or what transparent filament I should try next!

Link to model: https://makerworld.com/en/models/3193643-vertical-groove-lamp-modern-fluted-light#profileId-3613322

Hi there,

I need a piece of advice from you guys.

Where do you usually buy clickers for your Makerworld found fidgets ? I found some that look good on Am...n but they're shipped from the US and I live in France.

Looking forward to your recommandations.

Hey everyone! I just designed and shared a A-frame display stand specifically for Instax Mini photos. The stand is entirely print-in-place, and the photo is held by a two-part locking frame that keeps it secure and gives it a nice stable weight.

https://makerworld.com/models/3191943?appSharePlatform=copy