Casting technique, studio workflow, and materials — written by the people who formulate the resin.
Cloudy resin doesn't just look wrong under a loupe — it changes how light moves through the finished piece. Here's what actually causes haze, and how to avoid it.
Three formulations, one clarity standard — but picking the wrong one for your workflow costs you time or detail. A practical breakdown of when to reach for each.
Non-toxic doesn't mean no precautions. Here's the ventilation, storage, and cleanup routine we recommend to every studio, from solo makers to production floors.
Intricate settings and fine prongs live or die on detail retention. Here's how to set up a pour so Ultra actually delivers the resolution it's capable of.
A rushed burnout is the most common reason a perfectly good cast comes out of the kiln with cracks or ash. Here's what a proper ramp actually looks like.
Resin printing has changed the 'wax' in lost-wax casting, but the underlying process is centuries old. Here's how the two worlds fit together.
Wavelength, coverage, and intensity all affect how a resin cures — and printer-bed exposure settings don't automatically transfer to a standalone cure station.
Porosity, incomplete fill, and surface pitting almost always trace back to one of a handful of root causes. A field guide to diagnosing them.
You don't need a production floor to cast good jewelry — you need the right handful of tools, set up correctly. Here's where to actually spend.