Standard resins for LCD/MSLA 3D printing are the most popular choice for resin printing: an optimal balance of stiffness, detail, curing speed, and price. Ideal for models, miniatures, jewelry, aesthetic prototypes, and architectural models. At Strato3D, you'll find a selection of standard resins from top brands: Anycubic, Elegoo, Creality, Sunlu, Phrozen.
When to use a standard resin
- Miniatures and model making: Warhammer, D&D, railway, and naval models.
- Aesthetic prototypes: parts that need to show form and detail (not functional).
- Architectural models: scale models, facade details, decorative elements.
- Cosplay: decorative parts with very high detail.
- Static industrial prototypes: demonstrators, conceptual models.
Technical characteristics
- Wavelength: 405 nm (most consumer LCD/MSLA).
- Exposure time: 1.5-3 seconds per layer (depending on LCD and layer height).
- Resolution: depends on the LCD — 4K/8K/12K offer sub-millimeter detail.
- Post-curing: 5-15 minutes in a UV station for final mechanical stability.
- Mechanical resistance: rigid but brittle — not for parts subject to impact.
- Thermal resistance: 60-80 °C (post-cured), not for hot environments.
Brands available on Strato3D
Standard resins from Anycubic, Elegoo, Creality, Sunlu, Phrozen, Siraya Tech. For specific applications, also see tough resins, water washable, castable.
Frequently asked questions
Standard resin or water washable? Standard has slightly better performance and costs less. Water washable cleans with water (no IPA) but has inferior mechanical properties.
Are they toxic? Yes, before curing. Always wear nitrile gloves, a mask, and glasses. After post-curing, they are practically inert.
How to dispose of leftover resin? Do not pour it down the drain. Let it cure in the sun or a UV station, then dispose of it as plastic waste.
Resin or filament for model making? Resin for detail (miniatures, small parts). Filament for large, strong, or complex aesthetic parts.