Here's how to make yourself a 3D print curing station for just $70

When I first started 3D printing with resin, I was unprepared. I didn't have any of the must-have resin printing accessories, including any kind of curing system for my prints. Curing resin 3D prints when they come off the printer is important as it hardens them into a solid plastic and makes them much safer to handle. If you live in a sunny place, like me, you can get away with curing prints outside, but not everyone has that choice. After seeing a post in a 3D printing Facebook group about making a DIY curing station, I set out to make my own.

Products used in this guide


A solid metal construction: Lixhult cabinet ($25 at Ikea)
A resin curing delight: UV curing light, with turntable ($11 at Amazon)


How to make a resin 3D print curing station


Unpack your Lixhult cabinet and remove the top part. Lay it to one side.
Choose a panel that isn't the top and lay it on a piece of cardboard or paper that is bigger than the panel.
Spray the spray adhesive evenly over the inside of the...