Standard PLA. Cheap, easy, and the right answer for most decorative and low-stress prints.
Nozzle 200-220 °CBed 55-60 °C
Which filament for…
Lamp shade or light diffuser
Thin walls that glow when an LED is behind them.
Best pick
- Natural or white PLA with thin walls scatters light softly and is easy to print.
- Print it a little thin for a diffused glow.
- Clear PETG is a good choice if the LED runs warm or you want a glassier look.
- Opaque or fiber-filled filaments, such as carbon fiber or wood, block the light.
Also works
Unpigmented, translucent PETG. Good for light covers, windows, and parts you want to see through.
Nozzle 230-250 °CBed 70-80 °C
PLA with a non-glossy, velvety finish that hides layer lines and fingerprints.
Nozzle 200-225 °CBed 55-65 °C