The average person’s experience with an ultraviolet (UV) wand is getting a cavity at the dentist. However, anyone with a resin-based 3d printer knows how important a UV curing system is.

The resin cures when exposed to UV but premature curing isn’t a worry ... Viscosity resembles paint from a can. The resin mixtures all glow under UV light, so I used this effect to observe ...

Keep scrolling to discover the effects of UV light on the skin and nails, plus, how to protect yourself the next time you head to the salon. "The light boxes at nail salons used to set nail polish ...

Once it's plugged in, hold the button down for the UV light to come on. The light works on a timer, and cures each coat in 60 seconds. However, the instructions do suggest curing the final top ...