ELEGOO 8K Water-Washable Resin, Space Grey, 1000g

1 / 6

Product guide

ELEGOO 8K Water-Washable Resin, Space Grey, 1000g

ELEGOO 8K Water-Washable Resin is a Space Grey photopolymer resin listed in a 1000g size. It is designed for resin 3D printers using LCD, MSLA or DLP curing, and lets you rinse uncured resin from prints with water rather than alcohol. Customer feedback praises print quality and easier cleaning, but also flags brittleness and cracking as concerns.

At a glance

Water rinsing is specified for washing uncured resin from prints, avoiding an alcohol wash for this step.
The listing claims low shrinkage, high precision and fast curing, without supplying a comparative test.
Manufacturer guidance says to shake well and use a resin-settings chart to find suitable printer parameters.

Price

£15.29Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£17.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

View offer

Often bought together

ELEGOO Saturn 4 12K Resin 3D Printer with Tool Kit, 10-Inch LCD, AI | 12K HD mono LCD 10-inch, smart automatic leveling, AI print monitoring, large volume 218x122x220mm

£277.36

Pros and cons

Pros

Water-based washing can reduce the need to use alcohol for cleaning prints.
Customers report good print quality and easy cleaning, including use with a Saturn 2 8K printer.

Cons

Customer feedback raises brittleness and cracking concerns, which may matter for parts exposed to impact or repeated handling.

Technical specifications

18 specifications

Identity
Brand	ELEGOO
Listed size	1000g
Colour	8K Grey
Part number	EU-EHJ-3DL-802

Dimensions and weight
Weight listed	1.18 kg
Package dimensions	22 x 9.9 x 9.8 cm; 1.18 kg

Resin properties
Hardness	80-85 D;
Viscosity (25°C)	100-350 mPa·s
Liquid density	1.05-1.25 g/cm³
Volumetric shrinkage	3.72-4.24 %
Flexure strength	40-70 Mpa
Extension strength	30-52 Mpa

Compatibility and use
Printer types	LCD/MSLA/DLP
Light source wavelength	405nm
Recommended temperature	20°C - 25°C
Mars bottom exposure	60s
Mars normal exposure	8s
Batteries required	No

What to know before buying

Wash water containing uncured resin must not go directly into a sink or sewer. The listing says to cure remaining resin in sunlight before disposal. Follow the handling guidance to wear gloves and a mask, avoid skin contact, and keep resin away from children and direct sunlight.

Listing details to confirm

The title describes this as 8K resin and names 8K/12K/14K/16K printers, while product information claims broad compatibility with LCD/MSLA/DLP printers and a 405nm source. The listed 8-second normal and 60-second bottom exposures are specifically for Mars, not universal settings. Confirm compatibility and settings for your printer. Customer feedback also reports brittleness and cracking, while the listing claims proper hardness and stability. These are differing claims, not proof of a defect.

What’s in the box

Included

3D Paint Kit

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Resin-printer owners who want water-rinsed print cleaning instead of an alcohol wash.
Users making detailed models or terrain who can tune exposure settings for their specific printer.
Education, home-use and prototyping settings, as suggested by the listing, with appropriate resin handling.

Less suited to

Buyers who need impact-resistant or flexible finished parts, given customer concerns about brittleness and cracking.
Anyone seeking a rinse-and-drain cleanup process. Contaminated wash water needs careful curing and disposal.

ELEGOO 8K Water-Washable Resin, Space Grey, 1000g · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 2,970 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights easy cleaning, print quality and use across several printers, including the Saturn 2 8K, and describes the smell as slight. However, customers also report brittle prints that can crack, while views on price are mixed. The cleaning reports fit the water-washable design, but they do not resolve the durability concern. Treat the listing's precision and stability statements as manufacturer claims, not proof that finished parts will suit demanding uses.

Positive themes

Customers praise print quality and say cleaning is easy.
Customers report that it works with various printers, including the Saturn 2 8K, and some note little smell.

Negative themes

Customers report brittleness and cracking, a concern for parts that need to withstand handling or impact.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on value are mixed, with some customers considering it well-priced and others viewing it as overpriced.

Frequently asked questions

Can this resin be cleaned with water?

The listing says uncured resin can be rinsed from prints with water instead of alcohol. Wash water containing resin must not be poured into a sink or sewer. The listing advises curing remaining resin in sunlight before disposal.

Will it work with my printer?

The listing claims compatibility with LCD, MSLA and DLP printers and specifies a 405nm light source. Check your printer's requirements and use suitable exposure settings. The listed Mars values are model-specific.

What printer settings are provided?

For Mars, the listing gives 60s bottom exposure and 8s normal exposure. It recommends checking ELEGOO's resin settings chart for printer-specific parameters.

What should I know about finished-part durability?

Customer feedback reports brittleness and cracking. This may be important for parts that need to withstand impacts or repeated handling.