Shiny, pearlescent PLA with a metallic or satin sheen. Prints beautifully but is weaker than normal PLA.
Nozzle 215-230 °CBed 55-65 °C
Which filament for…
Decorative vase
A showpiece where the finish is everything.
Best pick
- Vase mode (a single continuous wall) shows off silk PLA’s metallic glow, and since a vase carries no load, silk’s weaker layers do not matter.
- Matte PLA is the elegant alternative.
- Use a liner or a glass insert if it will hold real water, since vase-mode walls are not reliably watertight.
Also works
PLA with a non-glossy, velvety finish that hides layer lines and fingerprints.
Nozzle 200-225 °CBed 55-65 °C
Standard PLA. Cheap, easy, and the right answer for most decorative and low-stress prints.
Nozzle 200-220 °CBed 55-60 °C
