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Friction Burns!
PLA Welding: How to Fuse 3D Printed Parts

Joining two printed parts by PLA welding can be tricky. Read on for tips and solutions that may help you in any situation.

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Nature's Calling
The Secret to 3D Prints That Look, Feel, and Smell Like Real Wood

Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints with a hint of sustainability. But which wood-filled filament is best!

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Feel the Tension
How to Respool Filament – Simply Explained

Resolve extrusion issues caused by a poorly wound filament spool! Learn how to properly respool your filament to prevent knots and tangles.

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Makers to the Rescue!
3D Printer Filament Recycler: All You Need to Know

Planet Earth is choking on plastic, and makers must do their part to help. Check out these 3D printer filament recycler options!

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Making Ends Meet
Filament Welding: How to Join Your 3D Printer Filament

Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.

by Ian Mitchell
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A Tough Nut to Crack
Still Guessing About Engineering Filaments: These Polycarbonate (PC) Brands Deliver True Industrial Strength at Home

Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.

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Become a Fila-Master
The Best Filament Extruders

Thanks to more consumer-level filament extruder options, it's never been easier to make your own filament. Check out the best options to buy!

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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger
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DIY Dry
How to Design a DIY Filament Dryer

By designing your own filament dryer, you can save money, dry multiple spools at once, and customize features. Read on to find out how!

by Priyank Pal
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Let's Flex
What’s Flexible PLA & How Does It Compare to TPU?

Flexible PLA may seem like a oxymoron, but it's real and it's printable. Read all about it, how to print it, and how it compares to TPU!

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Best Biodegradable 3D Printer Filament Brands

Waste from these biodegradable 3D printer filaments can go into your backyard composter instead of a landfill. Read on to learn more!

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Playing With PLA
Everyone Needs to Print With These PLA Filaments – No Exceptions

Find the best PLA filament for your needs and budget with our favorites from years of testing and experimenting!

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A Heated Discussion
The Best 3D Printing Temperatures for PLA, Nylon & More

3D printer temperature is an essential setting for success. Read on for the best temperatures for PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, and TPU!

by Zachary Hay
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Set In Stone
Best Marble PLA Filaments: 15 Brands We Love

Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!

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The Perfect Purge
3D Printer Cleaning Filament: How to Use It

Clogged nozzles are painful. Read on to find out what exactly makes 3D printer cleaning filament special, and how to use it!

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Print the Rainbow
The Best Rainbow Filaments in 2025 (PLA & PETG)

Single-color 3D prints are so passé. Colorize your prints with rainbow PLA and PETG, and read on to learn about the best brands!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Don't Go Bending My Heart
3D Printing with TPU: All You Need to Know

Looking for some flexible prints but don't know where to start? Read on to learn all you need to know about 3D printing TPU!

by Alejandro Benítez De la Riva
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Spool Protection Squad
Filament Tangle on Spool: How to Prevent & Solve It

A filament tangle on a spool is a mess you don't want to have. Read on to find out how to fix or avoid it entirely!

by Lauren Fuentes
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Thermoplastic Fight Club!
PETG vs ASA Filament: The Differences

The PETG vs ASA filament contest is easy to resolve. Learn about their differences to decide which one's best for you.

by Vaibhav Agarwal
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They're Electrifying!
Don’t Fry Your Electronics: ESD-Safe vs. Conductive 3D Printing Filaments

Don’t fry your Raspberry Pi or other sensitive electronics: Learn when to use ESD-safe filament for static protection and when conductive filament is appropriate for sensors, controls, and low-current circuits.

by Jackson O'Connell
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