About r/resinprinting
Subreddit dedicated to creating a community around users of SLA and other resin-based 3D printing systems. Feel free to ASK questions, POST cool prints, DISCUSS hardware designs, and SHARE anything you think is relevant to resin-based printing. This is a SFW community. No NSFW ("artistic" or otherwise), no waifu, no risqué.
The community at a glance
r/resinprinting is a Subreddit for Artists and 3D Printers with roughly 128K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the 3D Printing topic page.
Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Resin Printing, Painting, and Resin. Product recommendations often mention resin printer, resin, and air filter.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2014: 62 members
- 2015: 70 members
- 2016: 77 members
- 2017: 93 members
- 2020: 7K members
- 2021: 13K members
- 2023: 41K members
- 2024: 27K members
- 2025: 29K members
- 2026: 11K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 2K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 2K members
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 3K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 1K members
Topics
- Resin Printing37 posts in the past month#137Resin Printing
- Painting17 posts in the past month#217Painting
- Resin13 posts in the past month#313Resin
- Model10 posts in the past month#410Model
- Printing10 posts in the past month#510Printing
Flair
- Showcase83 posts in the past month
- We All Love Eyeballs
- After years of sculpting creatures for Marvel, Disney, and Netflix, I finally got into resin printing to see how my digital models translate into reality. Here is my first test print (Wendigo). What do you guys think?
- Custom Jedi Fallen Order Paintjob
#183ShowcaseWe All Love Eyeballs · After years of sculpting creatures for Marvel, Disney, and Netflix, I finally got into resin printing to see how my digital models translate into reality. Here is my first test print (Wendigo). What do you guys think? · Custom Jedi Fallen Order Paintjob - Promoting Paid Item/Service28 posts in the past month
- 👋Vasaaq! Sav'aaq🍉
- Alleria 3D Print and Painted!
- Mission Accepted! 🐈⬛️ Cammy test print
#228Promoting Paid Item/Service👋Vasaaq! Sav'aaq🍉 · Alleria 3D Print and Painted! · Mission Accepted! 🐈⬛️ Cammy test print - Question28 posts in the past month
- Multi stacking
- Avoiding bumps and holes when taking off supports?
- How to make the interior of a Resin/Epoxy mask safe to wear for long periods of time?
#328QuestionMulti stacking · Avoiding bumps and holes when taking off supports? · How to make the interior of a Resin/Epoxy mask safe to wear for long periods of time? - Work In Progress19 posts in the past month
- My work on cuts and keys [OC]
- My research in the execution of the iris
- Painting Renoir from Clair Obscur
#419Work In ProgressMy work on cuts and keys [OC] · My research in the execution of the iris · Painting Renoir from Clair Obscur - Showcase - Original Creation18 posts in the past month
- From a Bag of Parts to a 404mm Giant !
- Inspired by a recent incident.
- Got gifted a 3D Printer by a user here, and now I'm neck deep in this hobby
#518Showcase - Original CreationFrom a Bag of Parts to a 404mm Giant ! · Inspired by a recent incident. · Got gifted a 3D Printer by a user here, and now I'm neck deep in this hobby
Product recommendations
- resin printer7 posts in the past month
- Best Resin Printer for ease of use?
- Best beginner resin printer for small parts
- Best budget resin printer
#17resin printerBest Resin Printer for ease of use? · Best beginner resin printer for small parts · Best budget resin printer - resin6 posts in the past month
- What's your best clear resin?
- What would you say is the best (easiest) affordable resin
- Best resin for smaller layer heights? (0.03mm , 30µm)
#26resinWhat's your best clear resin? · What would you say is the best (easiest) affordable resin · Best resin for smaller layer heights? (0.03mm , 30µm) - air filter2 posts in the past month
- Best air filter for fumes?
- whats the best filter out of these for working with resin and isopropyl fumes?
#32air filterBest air filter for fumes? · whats the best filter out of these for working with resin and isopropyl fumes?
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/resinprinting for?
- Best for Artists and 3D Printers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/resinprinting free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/resinprinting have?
- Roughly 128K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/resinprinting on?
- r/resinprinting runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/resinprinting cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/resinprinting is organized under Artists, 3D Printers.
- How do I join r/resinprinting?
- You can join r/resinprinting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Art communities like?
- A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.
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