3D Printing for Jewelry Shops & Casting Facilities
From bespoke jewelers and designers crafting one‑off pieces to casting houses producing in bulk, Formlabs’ end‑to‑end jewelry printing ecosystem empowers your business to grow.
A Holistic 3D Printing Platform for Jewelry
The focus of jewelry is on the design. For this reason, many professionals in the industry have embraced 3D Printing technologies to reduce the time and labor required in manufacturing.
The high definition printers provide an affordable, reliable and easy to use means of producing finely detailed jewelry patterns and models that give back hours to designers to create and grow their business.
A Complete 3D Printing Solution for Jewelry
Formlabs SLA 3D printers' seamless print process, high accuracy, and smooth surface finish allow you to move directly from design to production. Whether you are 3D printing try-on pieces for customers, ready to cast custom jewelry, or masters for reusable jewelry molds, Formlabs offers a material up to the task.
Compare Formlabs' Castable Resins
Castable Wax Resin / Clear Cast Resin
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Best for: Fine, delicate jewelry; lightweight pieces; dental applications
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Compatible with: Form 2, Form 3/3B/3+, Form 3L/3BL, Form 4/4B, Form 4L/4BL
True Cast Resin / Clear Cast Resin
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Best for: Heavier designs; medallions; figurines; small components up to ~5 mm
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Compatible with: Form 4/4B
Castable Wax 40 Resin / Clear Cast Resin
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Best for: Mid-range jewelry and compact technical parts
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Compatible with: Form 2, Form 3/3B/+
Why Digitize Your Process?
Cut Costs
Eliminate upfront tooling expenses and reduce manual labor.
Speed Up Production
Create precision models in as little as one day.
Expand Design Possibilities
Achieve intricate geometries impossible with traditional wax carving.
Casting Workflow with True Cast Resin
Design the Pattern
Create in CAD and follow design tips from Formlabs’ guide.
Prepare Resin
Heat and mix until wax elements are fully liquid and uniform.
Print the Pattern
Use EYE2EYE’ guidelines to print with precision.
Wash with IPA
Use Form Wash for 5 min, then a clean IPA rinse to avoid casting flaws.
Dry Fully
Use compressed air to eliminate any moisture or uncured resin.
Post-Cure
Strengthen and stabilize the print for flawless casting.
Assemble the Sprue Tree
Attach printed parts to a wax tree in a flask with sprue wax.
Prepare Investment Mold
Mix investment material with water, then pour into flask.
Burn Out Wax
Use a kiln with the schedule recommended for your investment.
Cast Metal
Pour the molten metal into the flask.
Recover Castings
Break the shell, remove parts, and optionally use sandblasting.
Finish Touch‑Up
Perform grinding, polishing, or other post-processing steps.
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