3D Printer Filament

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Hatching Something New
Hatchbox PLA 3D Printer Filament Review

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!

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From Pellets to Spools
Make Your Own Low-Cost Filament Extruder

Instructables member Ian McMill shows how to make a filament extruder for less than $150. The machine can produce PLA and ABS filament.

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Back to the Basics
AmazonBasics PLA 3D Printer Filament Review

For those looking to 3D print on the cheap, AmazonBasics filaments seem to be a perfect solution. But are they really all that good? We got a spool of PLA to test, so let's find out!

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The Momentum Is with Fillamentum
Fillamentum Filament: 2023 Buyer’s Guide

Fillamentum offers many more filaments beyond the usual PLA and ABS. Check out this guide on all of the options and when to use them.

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A Pretty Clear Choice
The Best PMMA Filaments for Printing

PMMA filament, also known as acrylic, is UV-resistant and acetone-soluble. Check out the best brands on the market right now!

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Stay Dry!
Hygroscopy (3D Printing): What It Is & How to Deal With It

Hygroscopy is the unseen killer of 3D prints. Find out what it is, its effects on printing, and how you can thwart it!

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One Filament to Rule Them All
What Is PLA? – 3D Printing Materials Simply Explained

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.

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Overcooked or Al Dente
The Best TPE Filaments – Filament Guide

If you're not quite clear on what TPE filament is, check out this guide to learn the basics and discover the best brands!

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Super Supports
The Best HIPS Filaments

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.

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Here Qidi, Qidi
Qidi Tech X-Max Review: Hands On

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.

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Mega Results!
Anycubic i3 Mega & Mega S Filament Guide

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!

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Filament Fit for a Ninja
NinjaTek Filament: All You Need to Know

NinjaTek is the high-quality filament brand behind NinjaFlex, Cheetah, Armadillo, and more. Read on to learn all about NinjaTek's filaments!

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Better for the Planet
MasterSpool Could Help Reduce Waste When Buying 3D Printing Filament

3D printing expert Richard Horne is proposing a new way to receive filament which involves one MasterSpool and minimally packaged refills. Already manufacturers such as Das Filament are onboard with this idea.

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Acronym Materials FTW
The Best CPE Filaments

CPE filament has a whole host of favorable properties. Learn what CPE is and how you can get started 3D printing it!

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Materials Matter
How Is 3D Printer Filament Made?

A lot of work goes into making 3D printer filament. Read on to learn how petrochemicals become filament on a spool!

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Material World
Prusa Research Announces New Prusament Refill, Matte Black PETG, and Multiple Resins

Prusa Research has been cooking up some new materials for use in both FDM and resin 3D printers. Here's the latest.

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Advanced Level
The Best Professional 3D Printer Filaments of 2022

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

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Multi-Material Printing
Mosaic Palette 2S: Review the Specs

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.

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Time to Shine
[Project] How to Properly Polish & Oxidize Your Metal 3D Prints

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. 

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Printing... Plywood?
Hatchbox Wood 3D Printer Filament Review

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!

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