3D Printer Filament

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A Tough Nut to Crack
The Best Polycarbonate (PC) Filaments

Polycarbonate filaments are strong and amazingly heat resistant. Check out the best PC filament brands on the market!

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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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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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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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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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A Dry Sense of Security
3D Printer Filament Storage: How to Store Filament

Wondering how to store PLA and other filaments correctly? Check out the best 3D printer filament storage solutions to build or buy!

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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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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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Filament For Your Flavor
The Best Food-Safe PLA Filaments

If you want to 3D print anything that touches food, do it safely! Read on to see some recommended food-safe PLA filament brands.

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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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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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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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A Material World
Print More for Less: A Quick Guide to Find Cheap Filament

by Matthew Mensley
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Advanced Level
Do You Really Need “Engineering-Grade” Filament? Here’s How to Tell

Learn everything you need to know about engineering-grade 3D printer filaments to find the best fit for your job.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Flex Your Power
TPU vs TPE Filament: The Main Differences

TPE vs. TPU filament. Find out the differences between these two flexible filaments, and learn how to print with TPE and TPU!

by Yuanyuan Chen
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Easy as 1-2-3
The Best ABS Filaments

ABS is the most-used home 3D printer filament after PLA. Check out our guide to the best ABS filament brands on the market.

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A Glowing Review
Best Glow-in-the-Dark PLA Filaments

If you like your prints shiny and bright, glow-in-the-dark PLA filament is for you. Read on for the best glow-in-the-dark filament brands!

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Safety First is Safety Always
15 Vital Facts about Food-Safe 3D Printing

There's plenty to learn about food safety and 3D printing. Learn if PLA is food safe and other essential facts about food-safe 3D printing.

by Justin Haines
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Dive Head-First into the (S)pool!
How to Make a Cardboard Spool Compatible with the AMS

There may be a few issues if you've got cardboard spools in you Bambu Lab AMS. Here's what you need to know for smooth printing.

by Jeffrey Taylor
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Silky Smooth
The Best Silk PLA Filaments Brands

Silk filament is increasingly popular because it produces incredible prints. Explore the best brands of silk PLA and see for yourself!

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