Resin
Clear Resin
Transparent resin for optics, lenses and display models — polishes to glass-like clarity.
Clear resin cures into a transparent plastic that can be polished to glass-like clarity. Used for optics, lenses, light pipes and display models where seeing inside matters. Brittle like standard resin.
Ratings
Ease3/5
Strength2/5
Flexibility1/5
Heat res.2/5
Detail5/5
UV res.2/5
Print settings
- Enclosure
- No
- Heat deflection temp
- 70 °C
Print tips
Wash in IPA, post-cure 5–10 min under UV. Wear gloves. Fine layer heights improve clarity; polish for best transparency.
Safety & food contact
Uncured resin is a skin irritant — wear nitrile gloves and ventilate.
Food contact: Not food-safe.
Common uses
OpticsLensesDisplay modelsPrototypes
Pros
- Optically clear
- Smooth surface
- High detail
- Polishable
Cons
- Brittle
- Needs post-cure
- Messy
Typical price: $40–80/L