3D Resin Printing ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS guide - how to 3d resin print!

[@BunkerSquirrel]

I completed my first resin print yesterday. It was a mess, smelled awful, and was a lot of work, but the results are more than worth it. The issue I’ve always had with FDM printers was the quality; you can immediately tell that an object was 3D printed. With resin, the piece comes off the bed looking better than many injection molded parts. I’ve started ordering parts to build a proper fume hood going forward because I’m absolutely going to be resin printing for a long time.

[@tudesomer-chu1219]

You're a big reason why I was able to jump into 3d printing and even lost wax casting, this video just puts everything together. Thank you for all your help down the years.

[@vogman]

Thanks very much buddy. That means a lot to me 😁😁😁

[@DragonclawMakerStudio]

Totally. Love his explanations.

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

I've jumped headfirst into 3D printing, and watch tons of 'beginner' videos. But i'm gonna be honest here, most of those are not as informative or as beginner friendly as they make out. One claimed to be a 'beginner' video and all I got from that was that HE was the beginner. But your video was exactly what i was looking for. Informative and super helpful. so thank you for taking the time to research and then inform, so people like me can have a more informed dive into this amazing hobby.

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

OMG I have watched what seems like 1000 videos on this topic but THIS video, is the best! Well laid out, logically progressive, fully explanatory, and overall very informative. Thank you sir! You deserve far more views and subs but you gained one more today

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timstoth4271]

Clearly the best all round video I've "Ever" seen - keep up the great work.....

[@vogman]

Wow, thanks! 😁😁😁

[@jann.5099]

I ordered my first Resin Printer yesterday and I’ve watched your videos for a long time. But now you released this, as if you were reading my mind. 😂 Thank you very much! Can’t wait to start!

[@vogman]

That's great to hear. My advice is go slow and stick with it. Begin with known resins and known profiles. Print basic, easy stuff, like my orcs. There's lots of companies taking monthly payments for what are great looking models, but many are in such a rush they never print their own designs. So you'll pay a monthly fee for gorgeous presupported models, but they don't always print... That's why it's important to start slow. Test your settings and your printer on models that SHOULD print before you upgrade to those gorgeous offerings which often don't 😁

[@ThePerizzo]

As a beginer i start with fdm instead of resin. I buy a BL A1 a couple of week ago, and i'am very happy with it ! Now that i know i love this hobbie, Next year i'll buy a resin printer for sure ! Thanks for your vidéo 👍🏻

[@ResinForge]

Comparing community profiles like that in Lychee when purchasing resin is Genius! Great video as always VogMan!

[@vogman]

I was trying to think of the easiest way for a complete newbie to get started, and using an established library of user profiles just made sense 😁

[@OldSkullSoldier]

Let's not forget also that resin manufacturers also sometimes share settings. I found Anycubic being better than Elegoo. To be fair, Elegoo is losing resin battle with Anycubic, since Anycubic has so many more types, which are great, e.g. Tough, Tough 2.0, High Clear. I'm looking forward to trying Rigid 100 also. Elegoo had great choice of colours, but availability is bad, so it is no longer great.

[@stardustwarrior7256]

Just got my 3D printer and your video was perfect, it explained everything I had questions for. Great job and keep up the great work, excited to start 3D printing.

[@davidmartin6265]

Thank you so much for this helpful explanation. I want to put together a 15mm Crusader Army and to get miniatures made from 3D resin. Then, I thought how much easier to make them myself rather than sending the files for printing elsewhere. But was then worried about the printer next steps. I ha e subscribed to learn more. Thank you again.

[@ausfoodgarden]

What a great resin printer primer. I've got old-school tiny resin printers up to new medium-sized ones (10 inches). Good on you!

[@vogman]

Thanks for the kind words 😁👍👍👍

[@Valandor_Celestial_Warlock]

I bought my first resin printer (I've had an Anycubic Kobra Max for nearly a year now) a couple of months ago, the ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra for around $300, which I thought was a pretty good deal, especially for the new features it has. It's definitely been a learning experience that has encompassed situations that are simply not covered by YT videos anywhere. There's nothing like hands-on experience to teach us. That said, I truly appreciate your videos. Well done!

[@MichaelCassidy1973]

This is a great guide, I sent it to friends who were considering picking a resin printer up.

[@vogman]

That's great to hear. I hope it covers everything that's needed. This video took quite a bit of thinking about 😁😁😁

[@Nigel1969]

Fantastic explaination......Thankyou so much and this puts you at number one in my opinion for a simple way to print for new users and you didnt go off on a tangent like other youtubers lol. This is what i think most of us want👍👍👍

[@vogman]

Thank you very much. It's appreciated 😁😁😁

[@aungyethu6560]

Your videos has been very helpful for me to get started with Resin printing! And this video tie em all together. Thank you!

[@vogman]

Thanks very much 😁😁😁

[@BeyondtheSelf0]

Great help thank you 🙂

[@mark4cele7]

i love this channel. I have printed for a while now so i dont need this video. But your videos are so good i still watch! keep up the outstanding work love it!!

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching! 😁😁😁

[@georgemichailidis139]

Damn, this is the best video I have found. You explained so many things that took me the last week's to find out on my own (and even simple things that no one else bothered to make a video or reference about, like "buy a lot of gloves, because you will need them" and "how to buy new resin"). Soo Thanks a lot. I wish I had found your video earlier. (I am going to watch your other videos to learn about supports)

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@vogman]

I try to sneak in tips where I can. Even this weeks video... a wash and cure station... it contains a useful tip on extending the life if your cleaning solutions and saving a few pennies kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHbZhZaAlMepd8U 😁😁😁

[@وحشششالحربي]

I like your videos too much helpul I watch you from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@HunterValleyDan]

Great video Geoff! It's a pretty comprehensive guide without getting too caught up in the intricacies of the process.

[@vogman]

This is not a guide for the tried and true like you Dan, but I hope it will be helpful for those that know absolutely nothing... those newcomers that say, "What's a profile? What's a slicer? Doesn't all this come in the box?" 😁😁😁

[@edwardcross5667]

Killer video man....this will be the faq I push on to anyone asking about getting into this mess. The way you started it off in a "scared straight/what you need to know" manner was perfect- so few individuals have clue one of what they are getting into and you explained things masterfully. x

[@vogman]

Thanks very much. My goal here was to be brief, but to get across everything needed to go from unboxing to successful print. It surprised me how difficult that was and the video took a bit of thinking about. But hopefully this will help some newcomers out there get to grips with this fabulous hobby.

[@iagmr]

This is perfect timing. I'm waiting on my GK3 with wash and curing stations. Thanks for going through things so well for an FDM guy.

[@vogman]

Well I've really enjoyed my experiences with the GK3, so I'm sure you'll love it 😁

[@gmee123]

I really appreciate the time you took to make this video. It's very timely as I just bought an M5S Pro :D Thank you!

[@chrismartin1020]

I'd love to pick your brain about the M5S Pro eventually. I *cannot* get it to print anything properly, and I'm convinced it's user error but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Hit me up if you remember!

[@ausfoodgarden]

It's a very nice printer, and I have one too.

[@vogman]

I think that's an excellent choice. It's my current #1 pick for midrange printers. You'll love it. 😁

[@vogman]

I'm really sorry to hear this. I love the M5S. You say printing "properly"... which suggest some things are and some things aren't...? I've just passed this advice on to someone else. Maybe it's suitable for you too. My advice is go slow. Begin with known resins and known profiles. Print basic, easy stuff, like my orcs. There's lots of companies taking monthly payments for what are great looking models, but many are in such a rush they never print their own designs. So you'll pay a monthly fee for gorgeous presupported models, but they don't always print... That's why it's important to start slow. Test your settings and your printer on models that SHOULD print before you upgrade to those gorgeous offerings which often don't

[@vogman]

Good choice 😁

[@Hateweek1984]

Great refresher....ive been out of the loop a bit! Vog squares us away AGAIN!

[@vogman]

Thanks very much 😁😁😁

[@Lychee3d]

Really helpful and we loved the slicer you chose!

[@vogman]

Really? I thought you guys would be cheering for ChituBox 😉🤣😂🤣 Thanks for the kind words.

[@Piee69]

Merci pour la vidéo, ma mars 5 ultra arrive demain normalement, donc je vais voir vos autre videos

[@DDryTaste]

Wow I bought my first printer (8,9"4K printer by creality, still in transit) for 99 euros, idk if that's a good deal it was kinda an impulse buy because I've been wanting to try out resin printing for years now... Your video has taught me a lot, I never thought of the temperature requirements. But it makes a lot of sense! You probably saved me a lot of headaches 😂

[@vogman]

I'm glad it's helped. Happy printing!

[@woofguy]

I really like your longer videos!

[@vogman]

Thanks very much. For me they're very hard work as they are literally 3 x longer than my normal videos. But sometimes you've got to be thorough.

[@haggilander]

only minis i cant seem to find are the two - one at 49 seconds into video and one at 2:26 minutes - thanks in advance for any help with these

[@theenigmaticgamer]

Thanks for another superb video. Learned a lot from this! Thanks again.👍

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@giroadster]

I have a brand new Wanhao Duplicator 8, never used. I am ready to resin 3D print now, is that printer competitive with newer resin printers or should I consider getting a new one? Thanks!

[@strummingnerd]

Wow! thank you, thank you, thank you! So helpful, I'm now subscribed!

[@vogman]

Thanks for the sub! I'm glad you found the vid useful 😁😁😁

[@shrug_shrugsly]

SO great. Thank you!!

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching 😁😁😁

[@ellissykes7133]

Hey! if i want to replace the acf with a pfa on the Anycubic Photon Mono M7, what do i buy? Thank you for your video its really reassuring and stops 3D printing being scary!

[@vogman]

Printing can seem overwhelming at the beginning, but you'll master it very quickly. I'd stick with the ACF for a while and get used to everything. After that, just look for a nFEP on Amazon. That's all I do 😁

[@lukearts2954]

This is awesome! Just one area of questions pops up: you said that small fragments can form and if the resin isn't properly filtered it could end up cracking your screen. The only way I can think of, is that it gets jammed under the build (plate) as it comes down... So here's the questions: isn't there a similar risk during the printing where the fragments formed? Does it also mean you should filter in between back to back prints? Or are freshly formed fragments not hard enough yet and do they become harder in storage?

[@vogman]

In theory you should filter after every print. Don't get me wrong, I don't, but if asked "Should I?" then I'd have to say yes. It's not necessarily bits dropping off, though this can happen, it's mainly about poorly supported parts failing to properly print and forming on the FEP. So by filtering the resin, you get to capture any drop-offs, and you get to check there's nothing on the FEP. Bits of solid resin really can cause damage to the screen as there's a surprising force behind a metal plate and a screw thread. That's why a feature commonly appearing on printers now is "Residue detection," which is a great idea but not perfect yet from what I've seen. 😁

[@jettech1041]

I started resin printing two weeks ago. This is the best beginner resin tutorial I’ve seen. Great job! 🦾

[@vogman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks very much 😁😁😁

[@genemaster74]

G'day Mr Vogman Sir.....as a novice printer (hobbyist) ive been doing this for 14 months, and as i know most of this🤔, But its great to watch This Vid and keep grounded😑. I stil have issues with Placing the model and supporting it for my Whale 2😳. The thing that Piss's me the most🤬.... as soon as i watch and build Vogmans Heater😎, a few months later "oooohhhww look at all these heaters i can buy🤑....Whats that.... printers are coming with this heated or add this heater we made just for you🤫".. and no offence to Vogman or his design (i would do it again)... i went with a meanwell Power supply for added safety which doubled my expence and if i just waited a couple months🧐....i could have saved a lot of $$ and time😤. but the good thing is Vogmans Heater is powerful enough to fill my FDM Printing chamber to 65c for my ABS and PC Needs🥵 on top of my 24c for my resin during our brief winter🥶. Sorry for the reant🤬 Cheers From A M8 Downunder🙃

[@vogman]

No worries buddy, there's no offence taken. 😁 I worked hard nagging printer companies to take an interest in supplying enclosure heaters and they took their sweet time about it. I think if folks like me and you hadn't built or own heaters, they'd have never taken any notice. Fortunately printing as a whole is better off because of this, so think of yourself as a pioneer. Your sacrifice has helped others. I'm pleased you're still finding use for the diy heater though. I hate wasting peoples money 😁😁😁

[@SillyMonkeys]

Brilliant video, thank you very much : )

[@vogman]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁😁

[@jaylo6860]

I want to start resin printing however don't really have a dedicated room for this. Is it possible to start printing outside? is this still a hazard ? And can I use something like a grow tent to keep the printer in? (outside)

[@PBRJOHN684]

Very well explained there mate. Still using the Ender 3 pro FDM and I still Don't have a clue, half of the time I think it's more luck than judgement! 🤣

[@vogman]

The complete newbie genuinely expects they'll unbox everything, plug it in and it will work. It should be that easy, it really should, but those of us with experience know this is never the case 😁

[@PBRJOHN684]

@@vogman yes that's true mate. How long have I been following your channel? All I can say is I think you were casting the gears out of foam when I subbed to your channel 👍

[@vogman]

That's a long time. At least I haven't scared you off 😁😁😁

[@PBRJOHN684]

@@vogman Never scare me off mate 🤣🤣

[@quintensteffens1942]

Thank you for this guide! Do you have any recommendations on the filter type to use for the respirator?

[@vogman]

You need one for gas rather that dust particles. It's fumes we're dealing with here 😁

[@LSCModels]

Did you see Anycubics new Photon Mono 4 Ultra 10K printer? I think it's a response the Mars 5 printer.

[@vogman]

Yes, I'm hoping to review one. I'm looking for to it.

[@marcgroep6077]

Hello Vogman, I was whatching your review but im in a pickle. I bought myself a Elegoo Saturn 4 Utra, When i go to Lychee and try to enter a resin no luck, spinning wheals. When i take de Saturn 4 or the saturn 3 ultra i got options. Does this mean im just s.t out of luck, there are no profiles with my new Satrurn 4 ultra? Hope you can help me out Kind regards Marc

[@chrismartin1020]

Excellent guide!

[@vogman]

Many thanks 😁

[@shimamahtabian2179]

Does the brand of FEP really matter when it comes to cleaning the FEP and avoiding cloudiness?

[@vogman]

Honestly I've bought cheap FEPs from Amazon without issues but I can't give a definitive "here's proof" type answer.

[@wayneiam6419]

Thank you!!

[@vogman]

No worries!

[@calilifestyle]

thanks again . that EKOFuel isn't it a bit more unsafe then the other cleaning solvents. thanks

[@vogman]

No, it's pretty much the same highly flammable and smelly stuff 😁😁😁

[@calilifestyle]

@@vogman OK i see thanks. I figured iso would evaporate faster. This way the leftover resin can be tossed after it's cured. do you have any recommendations on what to do with the wash then . thank you

[@vogman]

Oh it evaporates off just as quickly. I tend to recycle mine as much as possible.

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

Question: In this video, you recommended Lychee and one aspect you show is the way Lychee can tell you what resin is going to work best for your project and give you the correct settings for the print. Does ChiTuBox do this as well? I ask because in another video of yours, you show how Chitubox shows areas that lack support or need support. I'd like to use just one slicer. I guess a follow-up question would be is when Lychee gives you the settings, can you just write them down and copy them to Chitubox for the same success?

[@vogman]

I'll be perfectly honest... I don't use one slicer. I use 4. Each is free and each has a particular function that appeals to me above the other slicers. Of all of them, Lychee is my favourite and the resin profile library is a massive part of that. The answer is, you need to try them all and see which you like best 😁

[@Sartre_Existentialist]

@vogman I'll take your advice! Thank you as always. What are the other two you use?

[@vogman]

Anycubic Photon Workshop and VoxelTango. Each has their own special uses 😁😁😁

[@anjankuinkel6844]

Is it possible to do a coloured one instead of a monocolour?

[@miguellopez3392]

Yes if you use dyes while the printer is running.

[@haggilander]

can i ask where you got the mini files you use in this video especially the orks

[@vogman]

Of course 😁. Those little chaps are my own creations. I made them and shared them specifically because folks were having trouble with presupported models. By adding these I was hoping to provide a few models that should ALWAYS print, if all the settings are correct, etc. You can find them on quite a few libraries are I'll list a few links here. • www.printables.com/@Vogman_1210941 or • www.thingiverse.com/vegoilguy or • cults3d.com/en/users/VogMan

[@TheCandleDispensary]

is it safe to use one of these machines in my office room since it requires 3d modeling was going to place the machine in my pc office... will the smell be harmfully and overwhelming?

[@vogman]

A couple of weeks ago my answer might have been different, but I've been researching a video on the health implications of resin that you really should watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp6VgayPiJ2hmas In short, if this is an office with several people in it, then a professionally fitted negative air enclosure needs to be fitted around the printer. If it's just your personal office, think hard on it. You don't really want to share the room with the fumes, even with windows open. There are ways to achieve it and if you look in the comments below the video I've linked here, you'll see how some folks have cleverly tented their printers under the vacuum of ventilation fans. I've no doubt this would dramatically help, but it needs thinking about. This is a great hobby that I would never actively stop anyone from pursuing, but just as I wouldn't tell a non-swimmer to jump in the sea, I wouldn't advise anyone taking up resin printing without knowing the potential health issues and how to circumvent these. Take your time. Do your research and you'll be fine.

[@TheCandleDispensary]

@@vogman Any suggestions for setting up then and where?

[@vogman]

Ideally you want a dedicated room with widows and a door. I personally print in my garage. If you don't have such a space, then you need to find an area where you don't visit that often and that can be easily ventilated.

[@blunthonesty8633]

Just to clarify. What type of eye protection do you mean? Goggles or safety glasses? I've been looking into trying 3D printing parts for miniatures and am lost. This video has been massively helpful but that is one point I'm unsure on.

[@vogman]

Generally speaking, anything that will prevent resin accidentally striking your eye. It is a messy business and splashes happen. Also when clipping, bits fly off in all directions. Resin isn't a very friendly chemical and so you need to be cautious. Watch this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp6VgayPiJ2hmas - but don't be terrified by it. If you work safely, you'll be fine. If you're using a UV torch, then you should ideally use UV protective goggles. This is what I mine by UV torch use kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqevaYCLmb5jkLM I hope this helps 😁

[@Hopatzful]

1kg resin can print model 800g?

[@vogman]

In fairness I think they're actually 1000g bottles, so yes.

[@aroo8367]

Can you just leave the resin in the vat instead of pouring it back in the bottle?

[@vogman]

These resins are best kept in an airtight container. Some, more than others, will degrade quickly if left in the open air. You can often buy or even print vat covers which helps, but it's generally just a good practice to get into, especially if you don't print regularly.

[@southerndime333]

thonks vogmon

[@vogman]

Thanks for watching 😁👍👍👍

[@jasoncombs3232]

My first printer was a $125 anycubic, and it sucked! The prints were bad and it felt cheap. It completely turned me away from resin printing. I decided it was a waste of time and money as my results were awful. Then a friend showed me what he printed on a elegoo saturn 2, and i was impressed! So I spent $500 on a elegoo saturn 2 and was determined to get good results. My first print was flawless, and ive been resin printing ever since. Moral of the story is DON'T buy a cheap printer as your first one or you will hate it. When you buy a piece of shit, that's what you get.

[@vogman]

Yes and no, really. I agree 'cheap' can be a bad thing, but there's a difference between cheap and budget. The printers I label as budget are affordable but very capable. I've produced fantastic prints on them. I'd certainly never recommend anyone spend money on something I didn't believe in. That would be dishonest and immoral. As I say in this video, resin printing isn't for everyone. I have a buddy that struggles to breathe in the same room as resin. I know others that suffer terrible headaches and others that just can't stand the mess. If these people had invested in a top-end printer initially, they'd have wasted a fortune. For that reason I still maintain that it's better to learn affordably and then invest with experience on your side 😁

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

The Mother In Law must be made of Resin because being around her always gives me a headache

[@itsalwayssunnyonterra]

''you'll get one of these cheap face masks... throw it away, it achieves nothing'' that's not what our governments said three years ago 🙃

[@vogman]

These masks have there uses, but not for 3D printing, that's for sure.

[@percyblok6014]

Facemasks are useless? But, but, but...

[@vogman]

I'm afraid so. If you can smell it, you're breathing it in 😟