Joining two printed parts by PLA welding can be tricky. Read on for tips and solutions that may help you in any situation.
Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints with a hint of sustainability. But which wood-filled filament is best!
Resolve extrusion issues caused by a poorly wound filament spool! Learn how to properly respool your filament to prevent knots and tangles.
Planet Earth is choking on plastic, and makers must do their part to help. Check out these 3D printer filament recycler options!
Filament welding sounds like a major task, but it doesn't have to be. Read on for some ways you can splice spools yourself.
Expand your printing horizon with polycarbonate filaments, a strong and heat-resistant material to create durable parts.
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!
Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.
By designing your own filament dryer, you can save money, dry multiple spools at once, and customize features. Read on to find out how!
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!
Waste from these biodegradable 3D printer filaments can go into your backyard composter instead of a landfill. Read on to learn more!
Find the best PLA filament for your needs and budget with our favorites from years of testing and experimenting!
3D printer temperature is an essential setting for success. Read on for the best temperatures for PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, and TPU!
Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!
Clogged nozzles are painful. Read on to find out what exactly makes 3D printer cleaning filament special, and how to use it!
Single-color 3D prints are so passé. Colorize your prints with rainbow PLA and PETG, and read on to learn about the best brands!
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!
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!
The PETG vs ASA filament contest is easy to resolve. Learn about their differences to decide which one's best for you.
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.