Hatchbox offers a large variety of filaments at a decent price, marketed to hobbyists looking for good quality materials on a budget. Is it worth the investment? We've got a reel of Hatchbox PLA to test, so let's find out!
Instructables member Ian McMill shows how to make a filament extruder for less than $150. The machine can produce PLA and ABS filament.
PMMA filament, also known as acrylic, is UV-resistant and acetone-soluble. Check out the best brands on the market right now!
Hygroscopy is the unseen killer of 3D prints. Find out what it is, its effects on printing, and how you can thwart it!
PLA is by far the most popular FDM 3D printing material. Get down to business with this quick rundown of its ideal print settings and applications.
If you're not quite clear on what TPE filament is, check out this guide to learn the basics and discover the best brands!
Want to try HIPS filament? Learn all about HIPS in this simple guide, covering the basics and the best HIPS filament brands you can find.
The Qidi Tech X-Max 3D printer is designed to handle some of the trickiest materials, but is it worth it? Read on for our hands-on review.
Own an Anycubic i3 Mega or Mega S and want new filaments? Read on to find the best Anycubic i3 Mega filament choices for printing success!
NinjaTek is the high-quality filament brand behind NinjaFlex, Cheetah, Armadillo, and more. Read on to learn all about NinjaTek's filaments!
A lot of work goes into making 3D printer filament. Read on to learn how petrochemicals become filament on a spool!
Prusa Research has been cooking up some new materials for use in both FDM and resin 3D printers. Here's the latest.
Learn everything you need to know about engineering-grade 3D printer filaments to find the best fit for your job.
The Mosaic Palette 2S is a device that allows you to print up to four different colored filaments out of a single extruder. Review the specs to learn more.
Metal 3D printing filaments are perfect for busts, figurines, and other 3D models. But in order to achieve that true metal look, you have to know how to properly post-process your metal 3D print. This weekend, get familiar with polishing and oxidizing techniques that will help your 3D print shine.
Many people are intrigued by so-called "exotic" wood-infused PLA blends. Let's try Hatchbox's version, which comes at their typical low price point!