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Perfect Prints Every Time: The Ultimate Elegoo Resin Settings Guide

Stop the guesswork and start printing. From exposure times to lift speeds, we’ve got the Elegoo resin settings you need to eliminate failures and capture every crisp detail.

by Rachel Kelly
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10 Useful Creality Ender 3 Test Print Files

Try these Ender 3 test print files to tune your printer's settings and see how your Creality Ender 3 (V2/Pro/S1/V3) really performs!

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Zap the Zits, Blast the Blobs
Want Flawless Prints? Simple Tricks to Eliminate Zits and Blobs

Don’t let those unsightly zits and blobs ruin another print. A smooth finish is easier to achieve than you think. We’ll show you how.

by Jackson O'Connell
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Best Enclosed 3D Printers of 2025: Our Picks in 3 Categories

Toasty chambers and assured high-temp filament performance; that's the deal with enclosed 3D printers, right? Let's find out.

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How Hot Is Too Hot?
Why You Should Print a Temperature Tower & How-To in Bambu Studio, Prusa Slicer & OrcaSlicer

A temperature tower is quick, cheap, and useful. With one small print, you can learn a lot about how your filament behaves and dial in cleaner, stronger, more reliable 3D prints.

by Lewis Horton
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Calibration Nation
J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing

The J3DTech Guide to Resin 3D Printing is a beginner's primer and a veteran's reference for all things resin 3D printing.

by Derek Jackson
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Cura Guide to the Best Infill Patterns

Infill can look cool, add strength, and save money, but it all depends on the print. Find the best Cura infill patterns for your application.

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Curing the PETG Blues
The Cura PETG Settings/Profile for Perfect Print

PETG is a durable, non-toxic filament that can be difficult to print. Learn how to find the Cura PETG settings/profile for your needs!

by Jackson O'Connell
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We Tested Meshy 6: Can AI Finally Generate Good 3D Printable Models From Photos?

We pushed Meshy 6’s Pro-tier tools to the limit with complex real-world tests—from the Bavaria statue to five-legged unicorns—to see if the AI hype finally matches the STL reality.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Painting PETG, PLA & Other Plastics – 4 Methods

Painting 3D prints can be challenging. Check out our guide to painting plastics like PETG, PLA, ABS, nylon, and more.

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Cura Fuzzy Skin Setting: What It Is & How to Use It

Cura's fuzzy skin feature generates a rough exterior surface on 3D prints. Learn when to use it, how it works, and what settings control it!

by Jackson O'Connell
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A Hot Mess
How to Fix Heat Creep (3D Printing): 5 Simple Solutions

Heat creep has 3D printer filament melt too early in the hot end, sometimes resulting in clogs. Learn four simple solutions to this problem!

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Shifting Gears
3D Printer Layer Shifting: 6 Simple Solutions

Wondering what causes layer shifting in 3D printing? Check out six easy tips and tricks to prevent a 3D print layer shift!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Stringing No More
PrusaSlicer Retraction Settings: All You Need to Know

PrusaSlicer offers a long list of useful settings. Discover how to use PrusaSlicer retraction settings to reduce stringing on your 3D prints!

by Jackson O'Connell
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Print Big Parts on Small Plates: How to Split Your STL in Bambu, Prusa, Orca & Cura Slicers

Stop letting your build volume limit your creativity; master the simple "Cut" and "Split" tools to print massive, multi-part projects on any 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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3D Printing for Beginners: How to Get Started with FDM

Getting started with 3D printing doesn't have to be intimidating. Check out our simple guide to 3D printing for beginners!

by Leo Gregurić
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Gluing 3D Prints: Glues for PLA, PETG & ABS

Some designs are too big to 3D print in one piece. So, the parts need to be glued together. Check out glues for PLA, PETG, and ABS!

by Miroslav Sarcevic
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PLA Not Sticking to Bed: 6 Simple Solutions

When it comes to printing in PLA, not sticking to the bed is a common issue. Read on for six simple solutions to this problem!

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That Doesn’t Look 3D Printed!
Sanding 3D Prints: How to Sand PLA & More

Sanding 3D prints is a lot of work, but it's worth the effort. Read on to learn how to achieve photo-ready 3D prints!

by Michael Heit
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Building on the Basics
Find the Build Surface That Actually Works Best for PLA, PETG, Nylon & More

Looking to get a new build plate but can't decide what kind to buy? Let us help you to make the best decision for your 3D printer bed!

by Jackson O'Connell
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