Sharing your make
This step is optional but highly recommended!
Most 3D models are available for free, and it's nice to say thanks! Model creators learn from feedback by people like you who print their models. Sharing a model you've printed is called sharing or posting a make.
Tip
If you are not an adult, ask a parent or guardian for permission and to help you with these steps.
Where to share
Usually there is a link on a 3D model page for sharing or posting a make.
There are several web sites where creators share 3D models. This guide used Cali Cat which was published on Thingiverse. Thingiverse includes a button labeled Post a make underneath a model's pictures.
Sign up or log in
To post a make, you will need an account on the model web site (in this case, Thingiverse). There is a Sign Up menu on the top right side of the page, where you can create an account or log in.
Tip
If you are not an adult, your parent or guardian will need to include their e-mail address in your account sign up information.
After you sign up or log in, you can return to the model page to share your make.
Take a picture
Take a picture of your newly 3D printed model! Since the picture will be shared on the internet, don't include other things in the picture that you don't want the world to see.
A picture that focuses on the printed model is best.
Compose your make
Click the Post a make button on the Cali Cat model page to open the make form.
Upload your picture
Either drag and drop the picture you took from your computer's file manager onto the photo upload box, or click My Computer to select the file manually.
After uploading your picture, it will appear as a thumbnail:
Say thanks
In the Description box, enter a message and say thanks to the model creator. Your message will be posted on the model page for everyone to see, so make it a good one!
Add make details
On Thingiverse, makes require a few details to be posted, such as the printer brand and model. Thingiverse's web site is a little bit out of date and doesn't have an entry for the Sovol SV06 Plus, so I like to select the Sovol SV06 which is a similar printer:
The other two required fields are Rafts and Supports. These are special features in the slicer to help print more complicated models. Cali Cat didn't need either of these, so select No for both Rafts and Supports.
The remaining make settings fields are optional.
Publish your make
Proofread your message and the print settings you chose to make sure everything looks good.
When you are ready, click Save & View at the top of the page to publish your make!
Finished!
Your make is now published!
Your make is also accessible from the Makes tab on the model page.
