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11 Jun 2026

PLA, Resin or ABS? Choosing the Right Material

Every project we print starts with one question: what will this piece live through?

PLA — the everyday hero

Great for decor, lamps, organizers and toys. Crisp detail, dozens of colours (we stock eSUN, Polymaker and silk PLA), biodegradable.

Resin — for jewellery and fine detail

Our jewellery and idol masters print in high-resolution resin (standard, castable and jewellery-grade). Sub-0.05mm details, smooth surfaces.

Functional materials

ABS/PETG/TPU for parts that flex, snap or live outdoors — phone cases, brackets, tool handles.

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