What I Wish I Knew Before Resin Printing
Ten lessons from resin printing miniatures: workspace, temperature, hidden costs, the indie scene, and the mindset shift that surprises everyone.
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8 articles tagged Setup.
How to Start Resin Printing Miniatures
The gear and workflow I would pick for a first resin printer in 2026, with hindsight, not the recycled beginner shopping list.
How to Choose the Right Resin 3D Printer
How to pick a resin 3D printer in 2026. What actually matters, what is marketing noise, and how to match a printer to your real use case and budget.
Chitubox vs Lychee vs Manufacturer Slicers
Lychee Free is the best starting point for miniatures. Chitubox is the dominant alternative, manufacturer slicers range from competent to hostile.
Home Resin Printing Safety and Ventilation
A practical guide to ventilation, respirators, and safe handling for home resin 3D printing, without the scare tactics or the overconfidence.
How to Use Resin Printer Calibration Tools
Why borrowing exposure settings from forums does not work, what actually needs calibrating, and which calibration tool to start with for minis.
Unboxing and Levelling a New Resin Printer
The unboxing inspection that catches faults while the return window is open, then the paper levelling method that gets your build plate set correctly.
Resin 3D Printing for Miniatures
Everything a miniature hobbyist needs to start resin printing well: the right gear, safe setup, and the mistakes that waste most people's first month.