SLA Resin Handling Guide for 3D Printing - 11 Tips for Containing the Mess and Keeping Things Safe

Resin printers create amazing prints but the uncured liquid resin is a pain and can get all over everything. Here are some of my tips for containing the mess and keeping things safe. This is my SLA Resin Management Guide or Resin Handling Guide. Most of the stuff I mention in here is pretty cheap. In the $5 - $15 range.
Regarding my mask. I know it's probably not a good enough mask but it's easy to wear and it's better than nothing. Also with the ventilation system I added the fumes are very minimal. But feel free to leave your suggestions in the commets.
Here's where to get all the stuff from the video. These are affiliate links which help support my channel.
Rubber Mats - the ones I use in this video are no longer available on amazon. But these look better cause they are very large: amzn.to/3pmhfws
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Tea Strainer for Recycling IPA - amzn.to/3c7ZJFr
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[@xxxnamkhaxxx]

Part 11... instead of throwing out the blob after purifying the IPA, place the blob into a mold to create a shape or model you wish to recreate. I create hexagons for my war game with the blob which solidifies in the sun. This way I recycle the IPA and upcycle the blob into a desirable items essentially saving money and creating less rubbish.

[@UOUOssas]

awesome idea

[@IaidokaNC]

how do you put the hardened resin blob in a mold? isn't it too late by then?

[@tommywright]

@@IaidokaNC He's talking about the wet blob.. before it cures.

[@ModelCarHobbyist]

This is a great idea. I'm going to be building a diaroma soon. Maybe I can print a mold of trees, lumber, or blocks for the diaroma and press it in.

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

Same, the blob is almost like epoxy putty.

[@saltyscorpion2151]

As a newbie to resin printing, I found the warnings about how toxic the resin is overwhelming. You helped make sense of all the noise and save me a few dollars in the process. I can now print as much as I want, without worrying about my family's health or the impact that I'm having on the environment. Thanks for the great video.

[@Zeriel00]

5:00 If you make the Stuff too difficult you'll start skipping it....DAMN this is a life changing tip right here! :O

[@Nerdtronic]

Haha. One person defines something as laziness. Another person defines it as optimization or efficiency.

[@tsriftsal3581]

They are usually old or willfully ignorant.

[@sienihemmo]

Ive found that the same applies to a lot of things in life. Like if you buy a fancy new panini toaster and stick it in the back of a cupboard as well as choose a hard to clean model, you'll end up never using it because even taking it out is a hassle, nevermind cleaning it.

[@chrisuzelac2105]

Early in my career I worked with a guy whose motto was "Make the right thing the easiest thing and you'll never have to correct anybody".

[@weeecando7532]

This be freakin' legit. 💯🤣

[@GoobertownHobbies]

You've got a really nice system here, lots of great ideas! All my toys are sticky...

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks! The system has some flaws. The longer I print the stickier things get also :)

[@mr702s]

I LOVE your video on this man. So rare to find a Ph.D. chemist talking about safety concerns with printer resins.

[@Nerdtronic]

@@mr702s Well Goobertown Hobbies is the PhD not me. So go check out his channel.

[@RamblesWorkshop]

Goooooobs!

[@con_boy]

It's true, I did genetics (and I never had a cross contamination), and pretty much everything you do is lab grade, except not having a fume hood, which tbh is overkill at home.. I haven't bought a 3d printer yet but I estimate it would take me perhaps 12 to 15 print goes before I wasn't really conscious of the steps..

[@rastan49]

For Aussies, I am using the Silcon Pet Feeding mats from Kmart. The large is 60cm x 40cm, so covers a large area. I have a few of them across my work bench and they work great. They are 10 bucks at the time of writing this. They also sell a smaller version for 5 bucks. IPA is expensive and hard to come by especially with Covid. Alternative is Mythelated Spirits, it's way cheaper. However can make clear resin milky colour and can leave white blotches on cured items if not washed off correctly. Resinaway from Monocure is great as well and locally sourced.

[@pedgarcia]

Excellent tips! Thnaks

[@garylane6227]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@AmmoniteDragon]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@dietalarmclock2607]

the best! thx for needing

[@Przylga]

Amazing tips! Thank You!

[@euroriderdk]

This is one of the more informative channel out here regarding resin printing, you need a tons more of subscribers. People need to get this info.

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow thanks. It’ll happen. Just takes time.

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

Amazing tips! Thank you :)

[@thesundaycarpenter2514]

Thanks for this video. It's awesome!

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

This is fantastic, thank you!

[@Fahnder99]

oh this is great, thank you !

[@ReaperAP]

Super helpful, Thanks for posting this!

[@frapaschal6594]

This was so helpful. Thank you!!!

[@Luv2ripFPV]

Great video and tips!! Thank you!

[@fuzzyvibes6156]

Seriously so helpful

[@siberia21]

Perfekt! Thank you!

[@jarabito001]

thanks for sharing these tips really appreciated

[@davidbowyer6897]

Fantastic practical video, thankyou.

[@pierre-emmanuelfieschi1009]

Very helpful tips!

[@fragmentrecord2785]

This is an extremely helpful video. Thanks!

[@ohpk90]

There's a lot of information I wanted. Thank you.

[@njcivicwagon1]

Wow! Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@TBetter]

I love your videos, very helpful!

[@nitrorrat8190]

Awesome information

[@SvenHeitland]

great routine and instructions

[@RagingWyvern]

Very detailed Mr White thanks

[@michaelyelverton1194]

Great vids man.

[@florianbecke3076]

This video is pure gold!

[@quantummandavid]

This video is extremely helpful thanks for sharing.

[@warrencann3824]

Really helpful video! Thanks

[@jerimiahmilton78727]

Best video I've seen on this so far. Thank you!

[@weeecando7532]

This is really helpful and informative. Thank you so much.

[@nunucello]

Great Job 👏🏻

[@Sildegar_]

nice infos, good ideas to organize. thanks!

[@richardalonzo2879]

This was an excellent video !! Can’t wait to see more of your videos !

[@Merrexz]

Excellent!

[@thinge27]

Absolute fantastic. Thanks a lot.

[@dea6492]

Thank you!

[@sagarholkar8325]

very helpful information, saved lot of time and experiments

[@Alquanole]

Clear exposition, well structured, lots of good informations and food for thought. Thank you.

[@robbiefogarty98]

Really excellent video with lots of great advice.

[@ketri9055]

Liked and saved

[@aWOLtrooper]

Thanks for this, I really appreciated your straight forward, thorough discussion.

[@marksworkshop8724]

This was really helpful for me...thank you for taking the time to share this info.

[@sidequestplays4768]

Amazing video! Im adopting these practices ASAP!

[@RadioCaledon]

So much good information and well presented, I had to watch it twice.

[@dangercat8919]

Really good video! Wish I had seen this sooner.

[@chroniclesoftinybattles]

Excellent content, thank you ! It is well worth going in details through each step !

[@NFU2K]

Using this as my guide for my process thank you for taking the time to make this 👍🙂

[@bigsasquatch7099]

such a concise and well explained video. Thanks so much

[@TheMiniJunkie]

Superb video - very helpful.

[@moonbeand]

thanks a lot, Im starting at this and this vid helps me a lot to get things organized!!!!

[@markferrick10]

Great tips for the resin noob. Thanks.

[@jakeelston3391]

so helpful thank you!

[@Nerdtronic]

You're so welcome!

[@syllync.e]

Awesome tips sir. Thank you so much.

[@Nerdtronic]

My pleasure!

[@pgabrieli]

truly great video. thanks!

[@Nerdtronic]

Wow thanks.

[@3DSweatshop]

Great channel man thank you! Getting into resin printing and this really helps. Subscribed

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

This was cool thank you.

[@itsjayflowyo]

this video is a fantastic how to, literally everything you need to know. thank you so much for this

[@pascallongpre7797]

Thanks for this! Super usefull!

[@Nerdtronic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dollymix5]

Deam this video is everything I needed. Great content. Subscribed for more

[@reverse_engineered]

Excellent video! Your list was very well structured and easy to follow, the explanations were clear, and the visual demonstrations of every part really sold it.

[@ja-no6fx]

so much common sense in this video! well done

[@drewgrgich]

Fabulous guide!! Gives me the confidence to try the world of resin printing again!

[@KaitoKaze]

you need more view, this is super helpful!

[@Monkykungphu]

Great video, new to Resin printing, but this info is still very relevant and helpful, thank you!

[@BenaresMusic]

I think it is one of the most complete and useful videos on resin printing, thank you very much.

[@germanjungbluth]

This might be one of the best channels I’ve ever seen. Amazing job making everything super clear 👌

[@shaunhooper6082]

100% Helpful and thank you for the links!

[@Nerdtronic]

You bet!

[@retrogamingnmore2513]

Excellent video love it. i am brand new to this so i will be watching many of your videos

[@algotrash]

You are the real deal man! Thank you for the insights.

[@Nerdtronic]

I appreciate that!

[@patrickwinterbourne8516]

Love your videos. Highly informative

[@Nerdtronic]

I appreciate that!

[@pascalr.9836]

I bought an Anycubic Photon S and I find your Tips very handy. Thank you very much :)

[@Magnuson24]

Thank you so much for this video. I am just starting printing and you covered a ton of concepts about post production clean up that was very detail oriented and had a lot of great considerations. Well done.!!

[@HN-qc8io]

This was excellent

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks

[@chrisfisk]

Thank you! This is an excellent primer for best practices in preparation and handling. I’m new to resin 3D printing so this is very helpful.

[@tylerlamb4108]

Very detailed and helpful, thank you !

[@Nerdtronic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@schoert09]

Really appreciate your content, its very well done, thanks for looking out!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks!

[@Mark19895]

These are by far the best tips and tricks for resin and you answered a lot of questions and even recycling the IPA which was one of my main ones. I appreciate the content and looking forward to learning more things before I go and get my resin printer.

[@actedtester9482]

This mans editing game is on point

[@deanm375]

Thank you for this video. I'm just about to dive into resin printing and your video has gone a long way towards educating me on the do's and dont's.

[@axelpit987]

Very informative, thanks for this :)

[@anthonycarden3534]

Super helpful video. I’m just starting with this hobby and the inclusion of links to purchase the same stuff is fantastic

[@Ricko65]

I am getting my first resin printer and am learning lots from your content. Very professional - thank you!

[@fotomakr]

Another newb taking notes on setting up my "factory" and I like the clear, concise and easy to follow video.

[@Virtual_Production]

Just what I needed. Thanks for all the helpful tips, sir.

[@Nerdtronic]

Oh good.. Glad to help.

[@Green__Man]

This is one of those videos that you don't think you need to watch until you've watched it, great tips! Nice Grand Theft Auto font too

[@chandlermiller3944]

Just got a 3d resin printer for Christmas. This channel is a godsend for beginner guidance. Thanks for producing these!

[@ModelCarHobbyist]

At 2 yrs old this video is still super informative, useful, and for the most part the info up to date.

[@volleygirl1013]

Your video was easily one of the best intro guides. I was trying to watch a bunch of videos and was getting lost on what I needed to do. This was a perfect combination of important information. Really appreciate the break down at the end too.

[@robsonribeiro7552]

Thanks a lot for the tips, they helped me out sooo much about how to organize stuff on my first few printing attempts =). Cheers!

[@JulioCesarHegedus]

Very well explained, well scripted and just like your system laid out, the video is also very well organized. Thank you for the tips, this will help to build the correct mindset.

[@kensaiix]

very nice. thank you.

[@Lycius84]

Great guide

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks

[@liggel04]

Well done video! Keep these coming!

[@Nerdtronic]

Thanks, will do! Some of them take a while to make.

[@ozzman39]

love your videos thanks

[@Nerdtronic]

Glad you like them!