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Best 3D Printing Liquids

Updated December 2018
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Best of the Best
Sparkmaker
SLA 3D Printer Resin LCD-C 500g(Casting)/Suit for LCD-SLA 3D Printer
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This no-ash resin is great for printing projects where you need high precision, like jewelry and other craft projects. It's designed for use in SLA UV printers between 355 and 420nm.

Pros

Clear photosensitive resin. Low-odor. Use with PEFT film or FEP film resin tank. Cures between 355 and 420 nm. Good for lost-wax casting objects where high precision and low heating value are needed. Mix with colored pigments for jewelry and crafing uses. Good burnout performance. No ash.

Cons

Pricey compared to other formulations.

Best Bang for the Buck
Anycubic
LCD UV 405nm Rapid Resin for 3D Printer
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This smooth, rapid-cure resin is designed for use printers with a 405nm wavelength. It works especially well with the Anycubic Photon printer.

Pros

500g bottle. Designed for use with an LED light source. Specifically developed to reduce forming time. Cures hard and tough. Strong adhesion. Very stable, even in moist and corrosive environments. Clean finished models with high concentration alcohol to increase hardness.

Cons

Cannot choose color. Must store in cool, dark place away from sunlight.

Sparkmaker
3D Printer SLA Resin LCD-T
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This clear resin cures to a similar finish and tensile strength to ABS plastic. It's designed for use in SLA UV printers between 355 and 420nm.

Pros

Clear photosensitive resin. Low-odor. Tough and clear. Can be used for engineering components. Use with PEFT film or FEP film resin tank. Cures between 355 and 420 nm. Can be used with color pigments.

Cons

Longer-term exposure to ultraviolet rays may yellow this clear resin.

Monocure 3D
Rapid Resin for Low Power UV 3D printers
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This high-quality, low-odor resin is designed specifically for use with low-powered LED/DLP printers.

Pros

Designed for low-powered LED DLP type printers. Cures up to four times faster than standard resin. High-quality with low odor. Works great with Anycubic Photon and Wanhao D7. Comes in a variety of colors and sizes.

Cons

May not work well with SLA printers. Dye can settle at the bottom during long print jobs and produce inconsistent color.

Wanhao
UV Cure 3D Printer Resin
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This versatile resin can be used with DLP printers, UV lasers and UV LEDs, although it was designed for use with the Wanhao Duplicator 7.

Pros

A good fit for cure machines on the 405nm wavelength. Works well with the Wanhao Duplicator 7, DLP printers, UV lasers, and UV LEDs. Safe to use in water once cured. Cure rate may vary by machine. High-quality. Choice of colors and sizes.

Cons

Be aware that this resin cures very quickly when used UV lasers and LEDs. Will not work with filament printers.

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  • 121 Consumers Consulted
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    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Spools of PLA and ABS plastic are common with 3D printers, but some people prefer the versatility of liquid resins. Compared to plastics, resins can have a higher print resolution for the finer details common on toys, jewelry, and other small items. Resins are compatible with certain types of printers that have the ability to emit UV light for cooling and curing. Beyond color, your choices range from low-odor resins to professional-quality, rapid-cure formulas. For best results, think about the final product you aim to create before investing in 3D printing liquid. Some options are easy to paint or finish with chemicals or sandpaper when dry.

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    Anycubic

    LCD UV 405nm Rapid Resin for 3D Printer

    Anycubic

    LCD UV 405nm Rapid Resin for 3D Printer

    This smooth, rapid-cure resin is designed for use printers with a 405nm wavelength. It works especially well with the Anycubic Photon printer.

    $0
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    Sparkmaker

    3D Printer SLA Resin LCD-T

    Sparkmaker

    3D Printer SLA Resin LCD-T

    This clear resin cures to a similar finish and tensile strength to ABS plastic. It's designed for use in SLA UV printers between 355 and 420nm.

    $64
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    Sparkmaker

    SLA 3D Printer Resin LCD-C 500g(Casting)/Suit for LCD-SLA 3D Printer

    Sparkmaker

    SLA 3D Printer Resin LCD-C 500g(Casting)/Suit for LCD-SLA 3D Printer

    This no-ash resin is great for printing projects where you need high precision, like jewelry and other craft projects. It's designed for use in SLA UV printers between 355 and 420nm.

    $98
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    Monocure 3D

    Rapid Resin for Low Power UV 3D printers

    Monocure 3D

    Rapid Resin for Low Power UV 3D printers

    This high-quality, low-odor resin is designed specifically for use with low-powered LED/DLP printers.

    $0
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    Wanhao

    UV Cure 3D Printer Resin

    Wanhao

    UV Cure 3D Printer Resin

    This versatile resin can be used with DLP printers, UV lasers and UV LEDs, although it was designed for use with the Wanhao Duplicator 7.

    $0

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