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Guides
Chitubox Settings for Miniatures: A Step-by-Step Configuration Guide
Exact Chitubox settings for miniatures: 0.05mm layers, anti-aliasing on, exposure times by resin type, support density, and hollowing thresholds that work.
Why Your Resin Miniature Print Failed: 10 Common Causes and Fixes
Resin stuck to FEP, supports detaching, melted detail, warped bases -- 10 miniature print failures diagnosed by symptom with exact settings fixes for each.
Using Contrast Paints on 3D Printed Resin Miniatures: Tips for Better Results
Contrast paints are a natural fit for resin minis -- but resin surfaces behave differently from injection-molded plastic. Primer choice, surface prep, and application tips specific to printed models.
How to Remove Support Marks from Resin Miniatures Before Painting
Clean support nubs, pock marks, and scars off resin miniatures before primer. Tools, timing, and the fill technique that hides the damage for good.
Resin 3D Printing Safety for Home Hobbyists: Ventilation, Gloves, and Disposal
Resin is a skin irritant and potential sensitizer. Here's what you actually need for safe resin printing at home: ventilation, PPE, disposal, and the risks people underestimate.
Water-Washable Resin for Miniatures: Is It Actually Worth It?
Water-washable resin sounds like the obvious choice for home hobbyists. The reality is more complicated. Here's what it actually trades off, and when it makes sense for miniature printing.
Lychee Slicer Settings for Miniatures: The Settings That Actually Matter
Specific Lychee slicer values for resin miniatures: layer height by print type, exposure by printer class, AA level by resolution, and support settings that reduce failures on thin features.
How to 3D Print Resin Miniatures: The Complete Beginner's Guide (Start to Painted Mini)
Everything you need to go from zero to finished, painted miniature: printer setup, resin selection, slicing, printing, washing, curing, and painting prep.
How to Paint 3D Printed Resin Miniatures: From Wash to Highlight (Beginner Guide)
A step-by-step painting guide built specifically for 3D printed resin miniatures, covering surface prep, primer, basecoat, wash, and highlight for beginners.
Resin Printing Your First Miniature: Complete Beginner Guide
Everything you need to know to go from unboxed printer to finished print: exposure settings, support basics, curing, and cleanup.
Articles
Best Free STL Miniatures for DnD: 50+ Character Models, Monsters, and Terrain
A hobbyist's roundup of the best free STL files for DnD minis -- characters, monsters, and terrain -- and where to actually find them without wasting a weekend.
Jun 8, 202610 Resin Printer Accessories Every Miniature Hobbyist Needs
The printer is only half the setup. These resin printer accessories make the difference between a frustrating experience and a smooth workflow. Here's what to buy and why.
May 4, 2026Best Budget Resin Printer for Miniatures: First Printer, Real Results
Best budget resin printer for miniatures under $300 in 2026. These machines print table-quality on day one: here's what to buy and what to skip.
Apr 22, 2026Best Primer for Resin Miniatures (2026): Spray and Brush-On Options That Actually Stick
Ranked picks for spray and brush-on primers that bond to resin without peeling or obscuring detail. Includes prep steps specific to resin surfaces that plastic guides skip.
Apr 11, 2026Best Wash and Cure Station for Resin Miniatures (2026): 4 Tested
4 wash and cure stations ranked for miniatures: Mercury Plus 2.0, Anycubic, Phrozen, and a budget pick compared on tank size, cure time, and value.
Apr 7, 2026Best Resin for Miniatures (2026): Detail That Survives Play
6 resins ranked for tabletop miniatures: ABS-like, standard, and water-washable compared on detail, flexibility, and price. Top pick under $30/bottle.
Apr 1, 2026Best STL Sites for Tabletop Miniatures: Free, Paid, and Subscription Options Compared
A no-nonsense breakdown of where to find miniature STL files: free repositories, paid marketplaces, and monthly subscriptions, with honest notes on value.
Apr 1, 2026