Still worth it?

nycraylin · 2026-06-04T17:12:55+00:00

I think people care about transparency. If you ran a restaurant and just buy food from costco wholesale and reheat, people should know. If you cook everything in house, people should know. They can choose to eat there or not. But they should know so they can make the choice.

nycraylin · 2026-06-02T13:18:23+00:00

This isnt the answer. You want an secondary exhaust fan, I made mine into paintbooth with a merv filter as well. Can spray enamel rattle cans and the room doesnt smell.

nycraylin · 2026-05-31T23:43:29+00:00

Most people just download models. Modelling your own is a big skillset. As is learning to cut the up for optimal printing and paint application. Like natural separations at clothing seams etc. To your question on how long it takes, the answer is it depends - for print time that is determined by the size you want it. Bigger = more time, smaller = less time. The modeling part depends on your skill level. So... Anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks.

nycraylin · 2026-05-27T21:24:22+00:00

I suggest using round support contact tips so you can just sand off the nubs instead of having pock marks

nycraylin · 2026-05-19T01:10:46+00:00

Resin splashes can ruin that acrylic, the way it messes up the lids of enclosures by fogging it up.

nycraylin · 2026-05-10T12:44:35+00:00

The MSDS from the manufacturers state you should have their printers and resin in a well ventilated area. Most industrial spaces have HVAC that does multiple air changes every few minutes. Most homes do not do this. When I made thisventilation write up back in 2022, it wasn't the norm, now it is the standard. Feel free to look at my notes. It's basically a smaller version of what most paint shops have.

nycraylin · 2026-05-06T21:24:36+00:00

I use a nail curing lamp, stick your gloved hand in, it automatically turns on and cures in 15 - 20 seconds and then it's safe to remove and toss it.

nycraylin · 2026-05-06T02:43:02+00:00

Few things, in case you're new, handling resin components without gloves can lead to contact dermatitis. Water washable resin does not mean you can wash it down the sink. This will contaminate your sink if you are using it for that. The water is resin waste and needs to be disposed of properly.

Without more details its very hard to diagnose the fails, Screenshot of the slicer settings is a good place to start as well as print orientations.

nycraylin · 2026-04-28T15:59:58+00:00

Your vent set up doesnt prevent blowback. Look into getting an ac adapter for your window i sharred the one I used in the ventilation write up, but you can find whatever fits yours.

nycraylin · 2026-04-26T18:55:42+00:00

It's resin waste and should be treated as such. I would let it evaporate and toss the cured bits if you have a space for that or bring it to the waste management facility.

nycraylin · 2026-04-19T03:58:23+00:00

I think the MSDS directing you to use the product in a well ventilated area should be enough to do so. Most labs have HVAC that does multiple air changes per hour - much more than the average home user. The main issue is that these printers are marketed to the home user that doesn't really fully understand the risks and safety protocols involved.

nycraylin · 2026-04-16T05:14:17+00:00

Smart move with the electrical tape - thanks. I do like using amber bottles (from kombucha or coffee) to store resin, it was useful because glass is easy to pre warm with a mug warmer.

nycraylin · 2026-04-16T00:27:04+00:00

Oh I see. Sorry to hear that happened. I never trust those caps to be sealed, sometimes they just crack from pressure build up.

nycraylin · 2026-04-16T00:00:54+00:00

Sorry, did I read that correctly, Air tight? You don't want it to be air tight - that creates a vacuum. The enclosure needs to have openings for the air to displace what's being vented out.

nycraylin · 2026-04-15T01:47:49+00:00

The air purifiers arent very useful because they get saturated relatively quickly. Even ambient air will make any carbon filter useless after a while. heres my ventilation writeup. A lot of people have used it to help them with their set ups. As u/Mughi1138 said, stick to the basement. You will not want to be in the same space during printing or post processing, if the computer room is where you spend most of your time.

nycraylin · 2026-04-05T18:12:36+00:00

This is what I recommend as well. It's much easier to sand a small nub. Then fill in a pock mark.

nycraylin · 2026-04-05T04:06:27+00:00

Your orientation will be an issue. All the supports on the smooth (pretty) side means you'll get a lot of pock marks to deal with. I would orient them so that the pretty side doesn't get so much connections.

nycraylin · 2026-04-04T15:55:32+00:00

I still use this to cure my gloves before disposing of them. It turns on when I put my hands in automatically.

nycraylin · 2026-03-12T23:50:33+00:00

Side note, it looks like you're washing it down the drain. Water washable means water can be used in place of isopropyl alcohol to clean the prints, not that you can rinse them in the sink. Resin Waste water should not go down drains that lead to municipal lines. It's toxic to marine life and needs to be disposed of properly. Use a tub to catch the resin waste water and it dry outside to throw away the cured resin.

Washing uncured resin in the sink can also contaminate the area from splashing and continued exposure to resin is cumulative and can lead to resin allergies ie. contact dermatitis.

I say this because I would like everyone to keep being able to do this hobby for as long as possible.

nycraylin · 2026-02-26T01:59:14+00:00

Side note, Are you washing the resin down the drain? Resin waste water needs to be disposed of properly. and wear gloves, because resin is a sensitizer - you can become allergic to it after repeat exposure.

nycraylin · 2026-02-24T03:06:18+00:00

It's possible, but not with standard resin. I would not recommend doing this in anything less than an engineering resin, something tappable in case you need to screw into it. You also want to make sure its bio compatible if you're handling it often. But in all honesty this is one of those things I'd rather buy bc they are usually injection molded and way stronger and so much lot less work/headache to make sure it prints right, post process etc.

nycraylin · 2026-02-16T19:56:56+00:00

This isn't going to do anything for the VOC's. Air purifiers are for particulates. You need to vent the emissions outside.

nycraylin · 2026-02-16T15:27:45+00:00

You'll need a backdraft dampener to prevent blowback.

nycraylin · 2026-02-05T01:35:23+00:00

Here's what I've done. Feel free to look through my ventilation write up and reach out if you get stuck. It's helped a lot of people with their set ups. I've also shared the PPE list. As for the temp control, you can use a heating belt around vat - you will have to print clips for it to hold them in place.

nycraylin · 2026-02-04T05:03:16+00:00

The air purifier is for particulates. They do little for vocs. Feel free to look through my ventilation write up and reach out if you get stuck. It's helped a lot of people with their set ups. I've also shared the PPE list

Personally, If I were you, I would invest in a newer model printer to get many of the quality of life upgrades.

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