# Hello, new member here — introducing myself

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hello-new-member-here-introducing-myself/47098>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [November 9, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hello-new-member-here-introducing-myself/47098 "2026-11-09T06:50:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![copycaptions](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/copycaptions/32/23560_2.png) [@copycaptions](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/copycaptions)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hello-new-member-here-introducing-myself/47098/1 "2026-11-09T06:50:57Z")

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Hi everyone — I’m new here. I run a small project called Copy Captions, a collection of original Instagram captions for every moment, and I’m joining the forum to learn more about 3D printing and the Formlabs community.

I’ve been reading through some of the discussions about the new Form Studio 1 and the Form 4, and there’s a lot of useful experience shared here. I’m not a printer owner yet, but I’m keen to learn — if you have any beginner tips or favorite starter reads, I’d love to hear them.

Looking forward to being part of the community!

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**Author:** ![nathantaylor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ac91a4/32.png) [@nathantaylor](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/nathantaylor)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hello-new-member-here-introducing-myself/47098/2 "2026-11-14T18:05:46Z")

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Welcome. Before buying, focus on resin safety and the wash/cure workflow, then learn how supports and part orientation affect print success. A small test print is more useful than reading too much first; it shows how exposure, drainage, and cleanup actually work. The Formlabs support pages on resin safety and first-print setup are worth reading before you commit.