Hi, Atomm creators!
Turning an idea into something others can make often takes designing, testing, refining, and carefully organizing your files and instructions. We want more people to discover the work you put in, and we want that work to bring you greater rewards.
We will soon update the publishing process and review standards for Exclusive Projects, and increase Coin rewards for completed makes, giving more support to Projects that are original, well crafted, and tested through actual making. This article will walk you through the updates and how to earn Coins with Exclusive Projects.
Prepare a Project others can make
We will raise the review standards for Exclusive Projects. We want to welcome more original designs with careful craftsmanship, complete files, and proven results into the Exclusive Projects program, where they can receive more rewards and opportunities to be seen.
Your Project's distinctive qualities might come from an original pattern, a thoughtfully designed structure, layered forms, or a creative combination of materials and techniques. Reviews will consider these four areas together:
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Your own design choices
Your work shows the thought you have put into its structure, form, or patterns. You hold the appropriate rights to the core design and have the necessary permissions for any third-party assets you use.
- 2
Careful craftsmanship and a cohesive finish
Cutting, engraving, coloring, and assembly are carefully executed. Colors and materials work well together, and the finished piece has no obvious misalignment, loose parts, or severe charring.
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Tested through actual making
The files match the finished piece, and dimensions, settings, and how parts fit together have been checked through a test build. Any opening, storage, or moving mechanisms have also been tested for their intended function.
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Clear enough for others to follow
Files are complete and usable, with clear information about equipment, materials, settings, and steps. Complex Projects include the assembly instructions and functional demonstrations needed to make them.
Complexity should contribute to a Project's appearance, structure, or function. Adding parts, layers, or processing time alone will not qualify a Project for selection. Projects that use existing assets or default generator outputs without further design work generally need more development to meet the Exclusive Projects requirements.
We hope every Exclusive Project offers new ideas and practical inspiration, and we encourage you to spend time refining and exploring your designs. Projects that differ only in color, size, mirroring, minor decorative details, or text will be treated as duplicates. We discourage publishing large batches of these similar Projects, so that each contribution brings something fresh to the community.
Illustration of design and craftsmanship details. AI-generated illustration, not a photo of an actual Project or an example of an approved Exclusive Project. Image from the Atomm Exclusive Project Guidelines.
Submit for review, then publish after approval
Once the new process launches, Projects submitted as exclusive will need to be reviewed first. They can be published as Exclusive Projects only after approval. If your Project is not approved, you can revise it based on the feedback and resubmit, or cancel your exclusive submission.
Under the existing rules for Exclusive Projects, an approved Project cannot be edited or deleted. Before submitting, check that your files, images, settings, and instructions are accurate and complete, and that you are uploading the final version you want to share.
Try reviewing this checklist from the perspective of someone who wants to make your Project:
- Photos of your finished pieceInclude at least 3 photos of the actual finished piece, showing the overall result and key details. For complex Projects, add photos of the structure and craftsmanship.
- Usable filesUpload complete files that match the finished piece in your photos. For xTool Projects, provide the corresponding .xs or .xcs Project files. For Projects made with other equipment, provide usable files and settings.
- Materials and settingsSpecify the equipment, materials, thickness, dimensions, processing settings, and any necessary supplies and accessories.
- Steps and demonstrationsExplain the key processes, how parts fit together, and the assembly order. For moving features, use a video or GIF to demonstrate them working.
- AI disclosureAccurately disclose AI-assisted content as required when publishing. Use photos of the actual finished piece to show your results. AI images cannot replace these photos.
Before submitting, make a complete test piece using the files you plan to upload. This can help you catch details in the settings, assembly, or instructions that are easy to overlook. Adding what you learned to your Project can also give others more confidence to start making.
Illustration comparing precision and craftsmanship. The left shows alignment, edge finishing, and engraving details, while the right shows areas for improvement. AI-generated illustration rather than photos of actual Projects. From the same guidelines linked above.
Earn more Coins through real makes
When someone uses your files to create a physical piece, the design and experience you shared take on new value.
As part of this update, we will increase Coin rewards for completed makes. Actual makes of your Project that meet the reward requirements will help you earn more Coins. We encourage you to share Projects you have tested through making, so others can successfully make them too.
An accurate file or a clear assembly tip can make a meaningful difference to someone working on your Project. The care you put in before submitting can continue to reward your creativity as more people use what you share.
Reward calculations and eligibility will follow the updated creator reward rules.
After publishing, share your Project with people who could use it
Once your Exclusive Project is published, keep sharing it. Show people what it does, where it can be used, and which details are worth trying. This can help an interested maker take the first step toward making it.
More real use will help your Project build up usage data. Actual makes that meet the reward requirements will also help you earn more Coins. Sharing your Project can be a way to keep earning from your creative work.
Keep learning for your next Project
From preparing your Project to earning rewards
For more detail on review standards and submission requirements, start with the Exclusive Project Guidelines. For practical tips on sharing your Projects and earning Coins as more people use them, explore the Atomm Creator’s Guide to Earning.
Thank you for bringing your ideas, skills, and making experience to Atomm. We look forward to seeing more thoughtfully crafted Projects travel from your workbench to other creators' workbenches.
The Atomm Team
