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From Etsy to Independence, My Journey as a Dragon Maker

by Yunsong Guo 04 Oct 2025

I uploaded my first dragon to Etsy with shaky hands and a loud printer humming beside me. I wanted to know if anyone out there loved dragons as much as I do. Orders began to trickle in. Then they poured in. Within a few months we crossed one thousand sales. Reviews came back again and again with five stars. I read every note. I saved many of them. That early trust from the Etsy community still means everything to me.

Etsy taught me the spirit of handmade. Every dragon is printed in my studio, cleaned, checked, and assembled by me. I glue the eyes by hand. I test the joints and adjust the tolerances. Some nights I stay up late to remake a part because a customer asked for a special color blend or a smoother wing edge. I feel tired in the morning and happy at the same time. The work is personal and it shows.

As more people joined our little world, I pushed the designs further. The classic V1 became the piece many collectors start with. Then I built V2, larger and sturdier, with a gemstone tail that catches the light. Recently, V2 also gained custom eye options. Buyers can now choose from more than ten eye designs, giving each dragon its own spirit. 

Articulated Flying Dragon V2 - 3D Printed Fantasy Dragon Figure with Gemstone Tail & Bold Wings | DND, Tabletop RPG, Display Model, or Gift - TimPrintDreams

Custom eyes followed because people wanted their dragon to look back at them with a certain mood. V3 is a Wyvern with two wings and two hind legs, and a stronger wing joint that loves to pose. The colors grew too. Deep black and red. Ocean blues. Gold that looks alive. I enjoy the experiments. Many of them began as customer requests.

Along the way I registered TimPrintDreams Inc. It felt like a promise to everyone who believed in me. A real company means better systems, clearer warranties, safer packaging, and faster answers. It also lets me keep prices fair as we grow beyond a single marketplace.

I have also had the chance to work with schools. We set up small showcases and hands-on sessions. Teachers smile when a dragon spreads its wings on their desk. Kids hold a model and ask how it moves without screws. Those moments are simple and bright. I go home feeling that making things can change a day for someone.

Our dragons now travel farther than I ever imagined — 788 cities across 20 countries. The United States, France, Germany, Australia, Romania, and many more have already welcomed them. Each time I print a label for a new city, I pause for a moment. A creature I once designed on a screen is about to cross oceans and mountains to reach someone’s home. I want that unboxing to feel like opening a story.

Statistics card showing TimPrintDreams dragons have reached 788 cities in 20 countries worldwide.

Etsy will always be my roots. I am grateful for the first thousand customers and the hundreds of five star reviews. At the same time, building an independent site lets me serve you better. I can offer lower prices, lower shipping, and special bundles. I can publish guides, care tips, and behind-the-scenes notes without limits. Most of all, I can keep the handmade pace and quality that started this journey.

If you found me through Etsy, thank you for being here. If you are new, welcome. Look through the classic V1, the larger V2 with the gemstone tail, and the V3 Wyvern that loves to pose. Pick the eyes that match your story. Choose a color that feels right. I will make it for you with care.

I build dragons to spread joy. Seeing them travel to classrooms, game tables, and shelves around the world makes me proud and very happy. This is more than a shop to me. It is a path I walk with you, one dragon at a time.

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Real Etsy Reviews

"My son and I absolutely love our dragons! Tim was wonderful to work with, cheers!"
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"Tim did amazing! i love my dragon, literally obsessed. i’m going to take him (yes, my dragon) to the ren faire and i can’t wait to tell everyone about tim’s work!! AND it arrived a week early. if you have any doubts i promise this is well worth it."
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"Amazing!!! The design of this dragon is so beautiful and unique. I spent days looking at these dragons and fell in love when I came across this particular one. Pictures do not do it justice!! Just spectacular. Thank you so much!"
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"Ordered this dragon because I liked its face/head better than other 3D printed dragons and I couldn’t be happier! It arrived on time (actually the earliest time possible)which was perfect. I zip tied the dragon to my corset for the ren fair and got tons of compliments! Highly recommend"
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"Ordered my new friend in matte black with artist's choice for eyes and I love it! Very unique design that definitely is giving western dragon vibes! Shipped quickly and securely and this cutie is going to be an amazing desk piece for me. Thank you!"
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"I love this dragon! It’s such good quality and looks so awesome on my bookshelf!"
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"Exactly as described. Perfect articulation, good quality."
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"Magically brilliant! Straight out of Hogwarts. Excellent end of the year gift for therapists and educators at my son’s elementary school. They all have amazing magic, their hearts and souls pour into each of their Autistic student’s academic and life success. Their charms and spells help them all bloom and grow into the best person they are destined to become. Each of these dragons will help hone their magical educational and therapy skills to succeed in this chaotic world of muggle education."
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"The dragons and stands are truly superb, but the customer service was above and beyond as I crafted a Harry Potter themed thank you gift for my son’s amazing village. His therapists and educators are true wizards as they continue to use their charms and spells on their Autistic pupils, helping them bloom and grow to their full potential. Only the best dragons for them! ;-)"
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"The dragon was super awesome! Bought it for my nephew for his birthday because he loves dragons. He named it Moonlight!"
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