Resin
IntermediateUV-Curable Photopolymer Resin
A liquid photopolymer cured by UV light in resin (SLA/MSLA/DLP) printers. Resin produces the highest detail resolution of any 3D printing material — perfect for miniatures, jewelry, and dental models. Requires gloves, ventilation, and UV post-curing.
Printing Tips
- ALWAYS wear nitrile gloves when handling uncured resin — it causes skin sensitization with repeated exposure.
- Print in a ventilated area or use a carbon filter. Resin fumes are irritating and potentially harmful.
- Wash prints in 95%+ IPA for 3-5 minutes, then UV cure for 5-10 minutes for full mechanical properties.
- Use a 0.05mm layer height for miniatures and 0.1mm for functional parts. Thinner layers = longer print times.
- Shake the resin bottle thoroughly before pouring — pigments settle and cause color inconsistencies.
- FEP film on the vat wears out every 10-20 prints. Keep spares on hand and replace when prints start failing.
Use Cases
Tabletop miniatures and figurinesJewelry masters and casting patternsDental models and surgical guidesHigh-detail prototypesMiniature terrain and dioramasWatch cases and small mechanical partsCosplay detail pieces and gemsArchitectural scale models
Compatible Printers
- Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
- Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
- Anycubic Photon Mono M7
- Creality Halot Mage Pro
- Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K
- Formlabs Form 4
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