What are FDM and SLA 3D Printing Technologies: A Quick Summary FDM vs SLA 3D Printing Summary: SLA and FDM are two of the most common 3D printing technologies. SLA stands for Stereolithography Apparatus, while FDM stands for Fused Deposition Modeling. SLA uses a laser to cure liquid resin, while FDM uses a heated nozzle…
3D Printing Resolution Basics What is 3D printer resolution? 3D printer resolution refers to the level of detail and precision with which a 3D printer can produce objects. It is typically measured in microns (one millionth of a meter) and represents the smallest layer height the printer can achieve. A higher resolution means finer and…
The goal of a primer is to give you a solid foundation that allows paint to stick well. This prevents it from chipping or warping off the 3D print or whatever you’re painting. A clean, smooth prime should be a part of any painting process. Unless you’re using colored filament or resin, you’ll usually want…
I started out in the miniature painting world before getting into 3D printing. It turns out they both have a lot in common. I frequently have to paint my 3D prints and it was great to already have the skills and tools to do it. These techniques are not just for miniatures, they apply to…
If you just got a new 3D printer or are considering one, you probably have a big list of things you’re looking to create. Toys for the kids (or yourself!), figurines to display, miniatures for your D&D game, a cool Star Wars Mandalorian statue or X-Wing model. Once they’re printed, you’ll have a grey resin…
3D Printing technology has been a revolution for miniatures and tabletop gaming. The ability for creators to make and share their miniatures, figurines, models and accessories with others has definitely gotten the attention of hobbyists everywhere. The dominant technologies in 3D printing are Resin (SLA) and Plastic (FDM). Resin is the superior choice for tabletop…
3D Printing Your First Miniature – Quick Start Guide How to 3D Print Miniatures: 3D printers for miniatures use either resin (SLA) or plastics (FDM) to print items. To print your first model you will need access to a printer, a computer to run slicer software, and the appropriate material to print with (resin or…
What is a Resin 3D Printer? The two most common Resin 3D printers use either stereolithography (SLA) or digital light processing (DLP) technology. The two are similar, and generally speaking SLA is considered better for smaller prints, DLP is better for larger prints. Each version uses a vat of liquid resin. The resin is cured…
FDM Printers: What are they, how they work, and what you can do with them. You’ll learn all you need in this simple guide.
3D printing is booming. Every year brings us better print quality and vastly improving ease of use. Even looking back 5 years it’s come such a long way. The performance for the best 3D printers is amazing and prices are very affordable now. If you’ve recently gotten into 3D printing, you’re jumping in at a…
