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PLA with fine glitter particles that catch the light. Easy to print and fun to look at.
Also called: galaxy pla, glitter pla, sparkle pla, stardust pla
Ratings are relative, 1-5, for a typical filament of this type. Start from your filament maker's recommended settings.
Standard PLA. Cheap, easy, and the right answer for most decorative and low-stress prints.
Nozzle 200-220 °CBed 55-60 °C
PLA with toughening additives. Less brittle and a bit stronger, still easy to print.
Nozzle 205-225 °CBed 55-65 °C
PLA tuned to melt and flow quickly so high-speed printers can run fast without under-extruding.
Nozzle 210-230 °CBed 55-65 °C
The speed of Rapid PLA with the toughening of PLA+. A strong choice for fast functional prints.
Nozzle 215-235 °CBed 55-65 °C
PLA with a non-glossy, velvety finish that hides layer lines and fingerprints.
Nozzle 200-225 °CBed 55-65 °C
Shiny, pearlescent PLA with a metallic or satin sheen. Prints beautifully but is weaker than normal PLA.
Nozzle 215-230 °CBed 55-65 °C
PLA with a speckled, stone-like look. Easy to print and good at hiding layer lines.
Nozzle 200-225 °CBed 55-65 °C
PLA blended with wood fibers for a warm, sandable, stainable look. Fussy to print.
Nozzle 190-215 °CBed 50-60 °C
Home, with precautions
PLA with glow pigment that charges in light and glows for hours. Great for fun, poor for strength.
Nozzle 200-220 °CBed 55-60 °C
Home, with precautions
PLA filled with chopped carbon fiber. Very stiff, matte, and low-warp, but brittle and hard on nozzles.
Nozzle 210-240 °CBed 50-65 °C
