Standard Resin
Overview
The most common 3D printing resin for MSLA and DLP printers. Standard resin offers excellent detail reproduction, smooth surface finish, and fast cure times. It is ideal for miniature figures, jewelry casting patterns, prototyping, and general hobby use. Available in a wide range of colors. Requires isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or resin-specific cleaner for washing and UV light for post-curing. Brittle compared to engineering resins but offers the best surface quality and finest detail.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Layer Adhesion
excellent
Enclosure
no
Heated Bed
no
Dry Storage
no
Pros
- High detail resolution
- Smooth surface finish
- Fast curing
- Wide color availability
- Low cost per liter
- Easy to find
Cons
- Brittle and fragile
- Low impact resistance
- UV degradation over time
- Requires post-curing
- Strong odor
- Requires IPA wash
- Not food safe
Best For
- Detailed miniatures
- display models
- jewelry masters
- prototyping
- art pieces
- figurines
Avoid For
- Functional mechanical parts
- outdoor applications
- food contact
- high-stress components
- flexible applications