About Creators First 3D
A directory that puts the designer first and the file second.
What this site does
Designers publish across many sites, including MakerWorld, Thangs, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, Printables, and Patreon. This directory brings creator information into one place so you can search by what a designer makes and see how they license their work. It does not host, sell, or share any creator's files.
How entries are built
Each profile comes from pages the creator publishes themselves, such as their website, Patreon, or store terms. Every record carries a last verified date and a research confidence level. Third-party lists help find names but never serve as a source for license terms.
License status labels
- Verified available
- The creator's own public page states a commercial route, and the research confidence is high.
- Needs re-verification
- A commercial route appears to exist, but a price, term, source, or the catalog it covers needs a second check before you rely on it.
- Not offered
- The creator's own page says prints made from these files are for personal use only.
- Unknown
- No commercial license terms could be confirmed from an official source.
A paid subscription alone never counts as a license. A tier counts only when the creator's own page says it includes commercial rights.
Fan art and brand items
A creator's license covers that creator's original designs. It cannot grant rights to characters, logos, or brands owned by someone else. Where a creator also posts fan art or brand items, the profile says so.
Money and independence
This site has no sponsored listings, ads, or affiliate links today. If that changes, paid placements will carry a clear label. The site is independent and not affiliated with any platform or creator listed.
Corrections
A form for corrections and creator submissions is planned. Until then, this directory does not accept claimed profiles.