ELEGOOPlant-Based 3D Printer Resin with Ultra-Low Odor and High Precision, 405nm UV Photopolymer, Quick Curing for 3D Printing - Grey 2KG

I use an elegoo Mars 2 pro resin printer and I've been using their resin for quite some time; standard, ABS water washable, and plant based.This is a standard non water washable resin. It is translucent but the main selling point is that this is plant based made from soybeans making this better for the environment and your health, it certainly doesn't smell as strong as standard resin.This came very securely packaged and double wrapped in plastic and this contains 2 kilos of resin which is plenty for an amateur printer.This uses the same settings as any of my other presence and as claimed it is somewhat translucent although it's not perfectly clear like my UV setting resin in use for water effects although this could be due to the fine printing lines. This has an RRP of 43 quid for two kilos of resin although it can be purchased for 34 quid at time of writing which is pretty good for this quantity.

This resin formulation is described as a 'standard' 3D printer resin, the reason for this being that it is not trying to be a special formulation that is for example tougher or more flexible than a standard resin formulation.This is not a bad thing, although its nice to sometimes have an extra tough resin or one that is more flexible than an average one you don't always need these attributes and of course it keeps the price down. In addition this resin is also apparently made out of plant based materials (soya), presumably in a similar way to the PLA filament for an FDM printer is often made out of a base of corn starch. This makes the produce a bit greener than some out there and presumably waste or broken models can be composted if no longer needed.In use I've found that describing this resin as standard is a bit unnecessary as it does actually produce quite strong models, but less brittle than some resins on the market. Quality of detail is good and the compatibility seems pretty good, I've used it in 3 different SLA printers (an old Elegoo Mars, Creality Halot and a Flashforge model) without any issues. Even with my standard parameters for a translucent resin the prints I got are good quality, although with some tuning it may be possible to get even better ones but that takes time to establish. This is something I may do in time, but for now I'm happy with the results.Odour is also very minimal with this resin which is good, but as with any resin you should still take the normal precautions when handling the resin and uncured models in the form of gloves, eye protection and some form of respiration protection. In the event of getting uncured resin on your skin the recommendation is to wash it in lots of soapy water as quickly as possible after the exposure. Although if you are used to using liquid resin this will come as no surprise to you.Overall I like this resin as it has some good points going for it.

So bit of a disclaimer here, 3d printer used, slicer settings used, and even the model printed can all lead to you having very different findings... However...My experience with this so far is that still wildly toxic when uncured, this produces a lot less smell when in use compared to other resins I've tried. Very little shrinkage, excellent transparency, and good retention of detail, though it feels like it might be a touch more brittle than my standard elegoo resins.

Comes securely packaged without any leakages. I always handle resin with gloves and a paper face mask for peace of mind. This was easy to pour and the quality nothing short of what you'd expect from the brand.Bearing in mind each printer is unique, I used this on my Creality Halot and got pretty neat results. Excellent amount of detail, very minimal shrinkage, and what impressed me the most was the minimal odour. I do keep my printer in a well ventilated room, but I found that the smell was pretty much non-existent after around 15 minutes after curing. I didn't even need to have my fan on.The only reason I would say this is not for beginners is because of the price tag. It's expensive to be making mistakes with. The first few prints will require tuning and so if you're unsure on how to best work your printer, practise on a cheaper resin.Overall, a high quality resin with great transparency, colour, and smoothness of prints. I'd be happy to recommend.

Being quite new to resin Printing been trying a lot of Resins buy a lot of different companies and for the cost this is certainly up the hour one my favourites Providing a definite value for money.The level of print detail I’ve been able to achieve with this resident is absolutely unreal. I’ve included a few pictures of figures I’ve downloaded from professional designers that say that they require 4K quality and this resin has delivered, with an exceptional level of performance.The fact that you can even see the individual has on the wolverine blew my mind!Deodorant, no more noxious than any other resins I use. Always recommend having a level of airflow.It feels very strong, although the only purpose I have for this is statues. Admitted, I did drop one there was no damage but I think I was lucky as the statue did have some small details that could have easily snapped off.