CASTABLE RESIN JEWELLERY
Burnout-ready castable patterns printed on a Formlabs Form 4 and posted to your bench, usually within 2-3 working days. Detail down to 0.05mm, fine enough for micro-pavé, sharp enough to rival hand-carved wax.
You design the piece. We print the pattern. Formlabs Castable Wax burns out clean with zero ash, so what your caster pours is exactly what you drew, in gold, silver or platinum.
No printer to buy, no farm minimums. One bespoke ring master or a batch of fifty identical charms, posted UK-wide, usually within 2-3 working days.
CAST-READY PATTERNS
We print in Formlabs Castable Wax, a 20% wax-filled resin that burns out cleanly in the kiln and leaves a perfect mould cavity. No ash residue, no expansion, just crisp detail transferred straight to gold, silver or platinum.
It suits independent jewellers, Etsy sellers and designers who need cast-ready patterns without owning a printer. Ring masters, pendants, filigree, stone settings: if it fits a Form 4 build plate, we can pattern it.
Send your CAD file (STL, OBJ, 3DM or STEP, straight from RhinoGold, MatrixGold or Fusion) and we'll print patterns ready for your caster. One bespoke engagement ring or a production run of identical charms, consistent every time.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DETAIL | 0.05mm XY resolution | Micro-pavé, filigree and crisp prong tips survive the cast |
| LAYER HEIGHT | 25–50 microns | Print lines vanish under a normal polish |
| WAX CONTENT | 20% wax-filled resin | Burns out with zero ash and no mould expansion |
| BURNOUT | Standard investment cycle | We supply the Formlabs schedule for your caster |
| MAX PATTERN SIZE | 200 × 125 × 210mm | Room for full batch plates, not just single rings |
| CASTING METALS | Gold, silver, platinum | Or any investment-casting alloy your caster runs |
RESIN OPTIONS
| MATERIAL | PURPOSE | DETAIL | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formlabs Castable Wax | Zero-ash burnout, ideal for investment casting | 20% wax-filled, captures 0.05mm detail | CASTING |
| Formlabs Standard Black V5 | For fit-check prototypes and presentation models | Not for casting | PROTOTYPING |
| Formlabs Clear Cast | For visualising stone placement and design approval | Transparent finish | VISUALISATION |
WHAT WE PRINT
Engagement rings, wedding bands, signet rings
Intricate detail, filigree, custom shapes
Studs, drops, and complex geometries
Precise prong and bezel settings, verified fit
One-off commissioned pieces from your CAD file
Repeat patterns for Etsy/wholesale
QUOTE-BASED PRICING
SLA jewellery printing is priced per pattern based on size and complexity. Patterns uploaded together share one build plate — machine time, wash and cure are charged once, so production batches price from £3.60 per pattern. Castable Wax is a special-order resin — we order it in for your job, and the quote tool shows any surcharge upfront.
GET INSTANT QUOTEHOLD THE DETAIL FIRST
We'll post you a free sample ring, printed on the Form 4 in standard resin, so you can judge the surface and the detail in hand before you send a file. Tell us what you make and where to send it.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What casting resin do you use?
We use Formlabs Castable Wax, a 20% wax-filled resin specifically formulated for investment casting. It delivers clean zero-ash burnout, meaning no residue or expansion in the mould cavity. This ensures your caster gets a perfect impression every time, whether you're working in gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals. Formlabs publishes a full technical datasheet for the resin, including recommended burnout schedules you can pass to your caster.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept STL, OBJ, 3DM (Rhino) and STEP files. Most jewellery CAD software (RhinoGold, MatrixGold, Fusion 360, Blender) exports one of these. We print from your finished file; we don't offer jewellery design or CAD modelling, so the file is the starting point.
Can you print ring sizing samples?
Yes, we can print multiple sizes for fit testing before you commit to casting. This is especially useful for engagement rings and bespoke commissions where getting the size right first time matters. We'll print your design in Formlabs Standard Black V5 at the sizes you need so your customer can try them on.
What's the minimum detail you can achieve?
Our Formlabs Form 4 resolves features down to 0.05mm — fine enough for filigree work, micro-pave settings, and delicate textures. This level of detail transfers directly to the cast piece, giving you results that rival traditional hand-carved wax masters.
Do you work with casting houses?
We can recommend trusted casting partners if you don't have your own, or we're happy to supply patterns directly to your own caster. We'll package and label patterns carefully to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, ready for investment.
How quickly will I get my patterns?
Usually in the post within 2-3 working days of your order, including wash and post-cure. Delivery is free and tracked, UK-wide. If you have a casting date booked, tell us and we'll work to it.
START YOUR JEWELLERY PROJECT
Upload your CAD file for an instant price, or tell us about the piece and the metal and we'll come back with a quote, usually within a few hours. Delivery is free and tracked on every order.