3D Printer Filament

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Clear Winners
The Best Transparent & Clear PLA Filaments

If you want to easily 3D print lampshades or other clear items, try PLA transparent filament! Check out the best brands.

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Clear Printing
Just How Transparent Are Transparent Filaments? We Tested Three

Transparent filaments are beautiful and allow us to create awesome prints that really stand out, but how transparent can we print? Let's find out!

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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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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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It's Really Not That Hard!
Flexible 3D Printer Filament: 7 Types Compared

Get to know the many varieties of flexible filaments so you can get to creating flexible 3D prints for yourself!

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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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Let's Be Clear
PVB Filament: All You Need to Know

Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is a special 3D printing filament that can be layer smoothed. Read on to learn all about PVB filament!

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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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Stackin' Spools
Filament Storage: The Best Racks to Print, Build, or Buy

If you're proud of your filament collection, show it off! Read on for some clever filament storage solutions to print, build, or buy.

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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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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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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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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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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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HDPE: The Sustainable, Almost-Viable Filament
HDPE Filament: 3D Printing Basics

HDPE filament is the recyclable option that may lead 3D printing toward a more sustainable future. Read all about HDPE 3D printing!

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Food For Thought
Is PETG Food Safe?

PETG is the perfect filament for everyday household items, but is PETG food safe? Find out all about food-safe PETG printing practices.

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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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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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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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