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Beginner Guide

6 articles tagged Beginner Guide.

14 April 2026

How I Would Start Resin Printing in 2026

The specific gear, printer, resin, and workflow I would choose if I were starting miniature resin printing in 2026 with 27 years of hobby hindsight.

The honest version of what I would pick if I were starting today. Not the gear list on every beginner page. The actual decisions I would make with hindsight.

24 March 2026

Why the Most Expensive Resin Is Not the Best for Miniatures

Why the most expensive resin on the shelf is almost never the best choice for miniature printing, what actually matters, and the three bottles I trust instead.

The most expensive resin on the shelf is almost never the best bottle for miniature printing. Here is what actually matters, and the three resins I reach for instead.

10 March 2026

What to Print First on a New Resin Printer

The best first prints for a new resin 3D printer, why they matter, and what each one teaches you about your machine and workflow.

Your first print is a systems check, not a trophy. Here is what to put on the plate on day one and why.

24 February 2026

7 Common Resin Printing Mistakes That Ruin Miniatures

The most common beginner mistakes in miniature resin printing, and what to change so your prints come out cleaner and more reliable.

A few predictable workflow mistakes cause most failed miniature prints, and each one is easier to fix than it first appears.

17 February 2026

Resin Printing Starter Kit: Everything You Need in 2026

A no nonsense guide to the gear you actually need to start resin printing miniatures in 2026, with honest recommendations and realistic budgets.

A practical starter kit for miniature resin printing in 2026. Only what you need, priced honestly, with the upgrades that can wait clearly flagged.

10 February 2026

Resin 3D Printing for Miniatures: A Clean Beginner Setup

A practical beginner guide to starting resin 3D printing for miniatures without overspending or making avoidable setup mistakes.

Start with the safest, simplest setup that gets you printing miniatures well instead of getting buried in gear decisions.