Bringing Characters to Life with Professional Resin

     2025.10.23                   NextShapes,Standard Pro,3D Printing              ＜1 minute                                                                                         

For an artist, turning digital sculptures into physical models has always been one of the most challenging steps in the creative process. Printed models often cracked during sanding, lost surface details, or couldn’t withstand the pressure of post-curing and painting.

After trying NextShapes Standard Pro Resin, those problems were finally solved. The material offers an exceptional balance of strength and flexibility, with a naturally smooth surface that turns 3D printing from a technical hurdle into a creative tool.

Concept Figure Printing Technology

The designer began with digital sculpting, creating lifelike characters — from heroes and fantasy creatures to stylized anime figures. Each design featured intricate details: flowing hair, layered armor, and complex fabric folds.

However, traditional resins often disappointed. Parts were either too brittle to assemble or too soft to preserve crisp edges. Even a light sanding could cause thin strands or fingers to break.

“To complete one prototype, I often spent hours repairing or reprinting parts,” the designer recalls. “Every time a small detail broke, it was frustrating.”

After testing several materials, he discovered NextShapes Standard Pro Resin, designed specifically for concept models and painted prototypes.

The first test print — a figure with layered garments and detailed hair — immediately

demonstrated the difference:
Smooth, refined surfaces requiring little post-processing
Balanced mechanical strength that resists cracking during sanding and painting
Excellent fine detail reproduction, preserving even the smallest features

Expanding Creative Possibilities with Standard Pro Resin

The introduction of Standard Pro Resin transformed the designer’s workflow and boosted his creative confidence. With its stable, paint-ready matte surface, he could explore more dynamic poses and finer finishing techniques.

He found that the cured resin surface was ideal for airbrushing gradients and applying glossy highlights — with no need for heavy priming or excessive sanding.

Production time for each prototype dropped by nearly 40%, while finished models gained widespread recognition from both clients and collectors.

“Standard Pro gave me creative freedom,” he says. “I can print the characters I imagine and trust they’ll endure every step — from sanding to painting.”

As more creators embrace desktop 3D printing for figure modeling, materials like NextShapes Standard Pro Resin are making high-quality character creation accessible to small studios and independent artists. Combining strength, precision, and surface quality, it enables a seamless workflow from digital sculpt to painted masterpiece.