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Dumpling Clicker V2 – MakerWorld (Evaria Designs)
Two-part FDM desk fidget toy with MX mechanical keyboard switch. Beginner-friendly, 3–5 hrs print time, PLA. V2 updated May 20, 2026. Free download; commercial license via Patreon.
Dumpling Clicker V2 – Today's DTC 3D Print Pick (May 22)
Today's pick is the Dumpling Clicker V2 by Evaria Designs — a two-part desk fidget toy with a cartoon dumpling body that clicks via a press-fit MX keyboard switch, updated May 20 with 5 quality fixes. Beginner-friendly PLA print (3–5 hrs), commercial license via Patreon. Etsy comps $12–$15, ~78–83% gross margin. Targets keyboard fans, ADHD/stress relief buyers, kawaii gift shoppers, and desk toy collectors.
Today's pick is a mechanical-switch stress toy shaped like a cartoon dumpling in a bamboo steamer — updated two days ago by designer Evaria Designs (Amy, UK) with a cleaner print profile and a unified AMS/non-AMS file.1 Two parts, no supports on the main body, about 3–5 hours total, and one MX mechanical keyboard switch you probably have in a parts drawer.
What it is
Dumpling Clicker V2 (MakerWorld model #2764007) is a two-part desk fidget toy: a smiling dumpling body with a recessed MX-switch slot, and a removable bamboo-steamer lid.1 Press the dumpling, get the click. That's the whole product — and it works.
Amy describes it as: "A tiny dumpling friend with a satisfyingly clicky surprise hidden inside its bamboo steamer!"1
The V2 update (released May 20, 2026) made five targeted fixes over V1:1
- Removed the inner rim on the lid (was causing fit issues)
- Thicker container walls to eliminate stringing
- Switched lid supports to tree slim full (remove after cooling)
- Reduced dumpling infill to 10% for more consistent click feel
- Merged AMS and non-AMS variants into a single file, with separate eye/blush pieces included
If you printed V1 and had stringing or a loose lid, V2 addresses both.
The community numbers back it up: 2.4k likes, 4.7k downloads, 3.5k successful prints on MakerWorld as of today.2 The V1 version independently logged 1,792 downloads and 874 likes before V2 replaced it.3 Amy has earned MakerWorld's Popular Model badge (single model over 5,000 total successful prints across both versions) and the Guardian badge (active 20+ days in any 30-day window).2
License — commercial rights through Patreon
The model downloads free on MakerWorld for personal use. Selling printed units requires joining Evaria Designs' Patreon: "By joining, you'll gain access to commercial licenses, along with occasional sneak peeks and updates."4
What to know before you subscribe:
- The Patreon covers Amy's full design catalog, not just this one model — one subscription unlocks commercial rights across everything she's published
- Exact tier pricing requires logging into Patreon to view; industry comparable for 3D print design Patreons typically runs $5–10/month (author estimate — verify before committing)
- Commercial rights are tied to an active subscription; they lapse if you cancel
- Amy also operates an active Etsy shop selling her own physical prints (100+ sales), so she's set the precedent herself that this is a viable sell-through product2
The honest flag: this isn't a perpetual CULTS CU-style license. Rights are month-to-month. For a low-volume hobby seller that's a non-issue; for anyone running a high batch, screenshot your active tier status before each production run.
Print settings
The main body prints without supports. The lid needs tree slim full supports, removed after the bed cools.1
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer height | 0.20 mm |
| Infill — dumpling body | 10% (reduces resistance for consistent click) |
| Infill — steamer container | 15% Gyroid |
| Wall count | 3 perimeters |
| Supports — dumpling body | None |
| Supports — steamer lid | Tree slim full; remove after cooling |
| Material | PLA (recommended) |
| Estimated print time | 3–5 hours total (two separate plates) |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Extra hardware | 1× MX-type mechanical keyboard switch (press-fit) |
If the switch slot is tight, a brief pass with a heat gun or hair dryer softens the PLA enough to seat it cleanly. Over-forcing it cold risks cracking the dumpling.1
Amy's note on the blush dots: "Tweezers help unless you enjoy chasing tiny blush dots across the floor at Mach 3."1 Keep that in mind for non-AMS builds.
Filament suggestions
With AMS, the model handles four-color printing out of the box (dumpling body, steamer, eye dots, blush dots). Without AMS, print in one color and glue the separate eye/blush pieces, or hand-paint with a detail brush.
Recommended colorways:
- White/cream dumpling + brown steamer (classic): clean product photography, reads immediately as a food toy, sells the concept without explanation
- Pastel pink + warm beige: targets the cute-aesthetic buyer; performs well in Etsy search thumbnail against white backgrounds
- Blue-purple gradient + natural brown: higher perceived value, photograph it against dark backgrounds for a premium look
- Silk or shimmery PLA for the dumpling: catches light noticeably in flat-lay shots, adds a "special edition" feel with no extra effort
For the steamer container, stick to matte browns and tans — the contrast between a matte container and a glossy/silk dumpling reads well in photos.
Margin math
MX keyboard switches run about $0.10–$0.30 each at bulk from AliExpress (Cherry MX Blues are at the higher end of that; generic tactile switches come in cheaper). The cost model below uses Cherry MX Blue at $0.25 — use your actual supplier cost.
| Cost item | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filament (~20 g PLA at $0.02/g) | $0.40 | Author estimate; two-part print, including supports waste |
| Electricity (4 hr at 150 W, $0.12/kWh) | $0.07 | Author estimate |
| MX keyboard switch (Cherry MX Blue) | $0.25 | AliExpress bulk; author estimate |
| Patreon license pro-rated | $0.25–$0.50 | Assumes $5–$10/month Patreon tier ÷ 20 units/month; author estimate |
| Total per-unit cost | ~$0.97–$1.22 | Before platform fees and shipping |
| Etsy fees (~12% of sale price + $0.20 listing) | ~$1.40–$2.20 | Based on $11–$18 sale price |
| Net at $11.00 | ~$8.58–$8.83 | ~78–80% gross margin (pre-shipping) |
| Net at $14.00 | ~$11.38–$11.63 | ~81–83% gross margin (pre-shipping) |
Shipping and packaging not included — factor your own rates. Patreon pro-rate improves as unit volume rises; at 50 units/month on a $10/month tier, the license cost per unit drops to $0.20.
Etsy comps for 3D-printed mechanical-switch fidget toys run $3.99 to $18.31, with the bulk of listings landing in the $10–$14 range.5 The dumpling food-aesthetic wrapping distinguishes this from generic switch clickers, which supports pricing toward $12–$15 rather than racing to the $4–$6 floor. A Reddit seller in Bangalore was moving a keychain variant at ₹199 (~$2.40) locally,6 which is a useful data point for in-person markets but not a target for Etsy international pricing.
Who buys it
Four buyer segments worth targeting in listing copy:
Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts — MX switches are a known quantity in this community. A desk toy that uses the same switch as their keyboard is a natural impulse buy. Tag with "Cherry MX," "tactile clicker," "keyboard switch fidget."
ADHD and stress relief buyers — one Reddit reviewer noted they click it "in meetings, click it while thinking, click it for no reason"6 and found it notably more durable than mass-market fidget toys. Tags: "fidget toy for ADHD," "desk stress reliever," "clicky fidget."
Asian food aesthetic / kawaii gift buyers — dumplings read universally in the gift market. Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year, and "foodie gift" searches are year-round on Etsy. The bamboo steamer container makes this a two-part photo prop, not just a toy.
Desk toy collectors — pair with other printed food characters if you want to build a themed shop. The steamer container is a natural display piece.
Listing photography tip: shoot with the lid on and the lid off in the same frame. Showing the hidden switch mechanism gives the thumbnail a reveal quality that stops the scroll.
Where to get it
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Commercial license: Evaria Designs on Patreon
Cover image from: Dumpling Clicker V2 – MakerWorld
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