Metallic Shine
Achieve a realistic metal look with Silver and Brass finishes.
3D printers
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RepRapper 3D printers
Create stunning models with metallic-shine resins designed for fast curing on LCD printing systems
Our pick
Worth noticing
Fast UV-Curing
The 405nm photopolymer cures quickly to speed up production.
LCD Optimized
Specifically formulated for high performance on LCD-based printers.
The lineup
RepRapper: 2 printers listed here
Ranges Fast curing 3D resin Resin
About this lineup
MetalShift Resin Standards
These listings highlight the MetalShift series of 405nm UV-curing resins. They are engineered to provide a metallic luster directly from the printer without extra painting.
- Silver MetalShift resin
- Brass MetalShift resin
- 405nm UV-curing
- Metallic shine finish
- LCD printer compatibility
- 1000g bulk bottles
What sets them apart
What is here
The range includes Resin 3D printers, Fast curing 3D resin — the types these titles actually list.
How they are built
RepRapper keeps the build language in the product names: Brass metalshift fast curing resin; Silver metalshift fast curing resin.
Where they fit
These RepRapper printers line up with Resin 3D printers, Fast curing 3D resin.
The useful split
Start with Brass metalshift fast curing resin; Silver metalshift fast curing resin and match the listed type to what you need.
Mentioned
Pluses and minuses
8 reviews behind this list
Plus side
- Bottle spigot design 1
- Metallic finish quality 1
- Minimal odor 1
- Print reliability 1
- Viscosity and flow 1
Limits
- Metallic finish quality 4
- Brittleness and snapping 3
- Vat cleanup difficulty 3
- Print reliability 2
- Translucent off-angle color 2
- Build plate adhesion 1
- Requires filtering 1
First-hand
What people say
The Gilded Glow resin gives my prints a very realistic brass look right off the build plate.
I was impressed by how fast the Silver MetalShift resin cured on my LCD printer.
The metallic shine is consistent across the entire 1000g bottle, which is great for my larger models.
FAQ
RepRapper Questions
What kind of finish do these resins provide?
The MetalShift resins provide a metallic shine in colors like Silver and Brass. They are designed to give parts an 'Argent Aura' or 'Gilded Glow' without painting.
What type of 3D printer can use this resin?
These resins are formulated for LCD 3D printers. They react to the 405nm UV-curing light used by most standard resin machines.
How fast does the resin cure?
These are fast-curing photopolymers. They are designed to solidify quickly under UV light to help speed up the printing process.
What size containers are available?
The resins in this set come in 1000g bottles. This provides a substantial amount of material for high-volume printing projects.