3D Printing blog – From STL files to tabletop collection

Printing high-detail 40mm fantasy miniatures in resin is one of the most rewarding experiences in tabletop hobbying. At this scale, you can capture sharp facial expressions, intricate armor textures, and dynamic poses — but only if your setup is optimized correctly. This step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to achieve crisp, professional-quality […]

How to Fix Failed Resin Miniature Prints Failed resin miniature prints can be frustrating — especially when you’re printing detailed 40mm fantasy models. Warped swords, missing arms, layer shifts, or prints stuck to the FEP instead of the build plate are common issues in resin 3D printing. The good news? Most resin miniature failures have […]

Every 3D printable miniature begins as an idea — a character imagined for a tabletop campaign, a creature born from fantasy lore, or a dynamic pose sketched in a notebook. But how does that idea transform into a high-detail resin miniature ready for printing? In this behind-the-scenes guide, we’ll walk through the full journey from […]

Proper supports are the difference between a flawless high-detail miniature and a failed resin print. If you’ve ever experienced missing weapons, warped bases, or floating pieces in your vat, poor support placement was likely the cause. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to support a miniature for resin printing correctly, reduce print failures, and […]

If you’re getting into 3D printing miniatures, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is choosing between resin (MSLA/LCD) and FDM (filament) printing. Both technologies can produce tabletop models — but the results are dramatically different. In this guide, we’ll compare resin vs FDM for miniatures, break down quality differences, costs, ease of use, […]

Chibi fantasy miniatures combine bold shapes, expressive faces, and exaggerated proportions — making them incredibly fun to paint. Whether you’ve 3D printed a 40mm resin miniature or purchased a digital STL file, proper painting techniques will bring your character to life. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to paint chibi fantasy miniatures with smooth […]

Preparing an STL file correctly is one of the most important steps in 3D printing high-quality miniatures. Even a beautifully sculpted fantasy model can fail if it’s not properly oriented, supported, and configured in your slicer. In this guide, you’ll learn how to prepare an STL file for resin printing step by step — ensuring […]

3D printing miniatures in resin can produce stunning tabletop-ready models — sharp armor edges, detailed faces, and smooth surfaces ready for painting. But small setup mistakes can completely ruin a print. Whether you’re printing 40mm fantasy miniatures or smaller tabletop RPG models, avoiding these five common mistakes will dramatically improve your results and reduce wasted […]

Scaling a 3D printable miniature sounds simple — just increase the size in your slicer, right? In reality, scaling STL files incorrectly can lead to soft details, failed prints, weak supports, and warped parts. In this guide, you’ll learn how to scale STL miniatures properly for resin 3D printing while preserving crisp surface detail, structural […]