Behind the Forge
Process
After each print, build plates are left to drain thoroughly over the resin vat, allowing as much usable uncured resin as practical to return to the tank.
This reduces unnecessary material waste and helps keep resin usage — and customer pricing — as efficient and fair as possible.
01 — Preparation
Before a commission is accepted, the model is reviewed for scale, wall thickness, orientation, supports and likely failure points. The print profile is selected around the geometry rather than forcing every job through one setting.
Both 0.03 mm and 0.05 mm layer-height options are available. The appropriate option is discussed according to the detail, size and practical requirements of the piece.
02 — Finishing
Completed prints pass through the workshop’s established three-stage cleaning process: methylated spirits, clean IPA and a water rinse. They are then dried fully before final UV curing.
Supports are removed carefully and surfaces are checked. Additional brush finishing can be discussed where a project would benefit from more work beyond standard cleanup.
03 — Inspection
Each piece is inspected for incomplete areas, support damage, residue and other defects that would make it unsuitable for handover. A failed or unacceptable print is not treated as a completed result.
Complex geometry can retain very small support traces after standard cleanup. Where additional finishing has not been requested, those limitations are discussed honestly rather than hidden.
Real photos. Real process.
The photography on this page comes from the workshop itself. Cropping, exposure and tonal grading may be used to make an image clearer and more atmospheric, but the equipment and process shown are genuine.
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