3D Printer Filament

Featured image of The Best 3D Printer Filaments – Buyer’s Guide
Fill the Void
The Best 3D Printer Filaments – Buyer’s Guide

We've scoured the flooded 3D printer material market to create this list of the best 3D printer filaments fit for any purpose.

by Shawn Frey
Featured image of MatterHackers Filament: Buyer’s Guide
Make It Matter
MatterHackers Filament: Buyer’s Guide

A favorite in the 3D printing world, MatterHackers' filament is worth checking out. Discover their extensive catalog!

by Daniel DeNeve
Featured image of Hatchbox PLA 3D Printer Filament Review
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!

by Emmett Grames
Featured image of What Is PLA? – 3D Printing Materials Simply Explained
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.

by Hironori Kondo
Featured image of Creality Filament Buyer’s Guide
Expanding Again
Creality Filament Buyer’s Guide

Creality is expanding again, this time by entering the material space. Read on to find out all about Creality filament!

by Nathan Mattiske
Featured image of Fiberlogy Filaments: All You Need to Know
Add Some Fiber to Your 3D Printing Diet
Fiberlogy Filaments: All You Need to Know

Fiberlogy is a lesser-known filament manufacturer doing some great things in the space. Read on for all you need to know about Fiberlogy!

by Nathan Mattiske
Featured image of MatterHackers Build Series ABS Filament Review
ABS-olutely Amazing!
MatterHackers Build Series ABS Filament Review

Printing with budget ABS seems like a bad idea, especially given it's fickle nature. So it's a good thing MatterHackers offers a quality ABS for a reasonable price. Does it hold up to their claims? Let's find out!

by Emmett Grames
Featured image of AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament Review
Basic Budgeting
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament Review

So you're thinking about trying out some AmazonBasics PETG filament? We don't blame you, the prices are close to unbeatable, but does this material really stand up to Amazon's claims? Find out!

by Emmett Grames
Featured image of [Project] How to Properly Polish & Oxidize Your Metal 3D Prints
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. 

by Tyler Koslow
Featured image of Monoprice’s “MP Select Mini V2”: Great New Features and a $219 Price Tag
Feature-Full
Monoprice’s “MP Select Mini V2”: Great New Features and a $219 Price Tag

Have you been wondering which budget 3D printer to buy? Check out the Monoprice MP Select Mini 3D Printed V2 costing just $219.

by Hanna Watkin
Advertisement
Advertisement
Featured image of PLA vs ABS: The Main Differences
Printing Royale
PLA vs ABS: The Main Differences

PLA and ABS are two of the most common 3D printing materials. Learn the differences between PLA vs ABS filaments and how to print them both!

by Gedeon Ang
Featured image of Polymaker: The Brand in a Nutshell
PolyMakeThings
Polymaker: The Brand in a Nutshell

Polymaker has a variety of product lines, almost all of which focus on filaments. Learn about the company's origins and their materials.

by Aman Garg
Featured image of Hatchbox ABS 3D Printer Filament Review
Durability with Difficulty
Hatchbox ABS 3D Printer Filament Review

Looking for higher durability and more thermal resistance? ABS might be the material for you. Check out our review of Hatchbox ABS, a popular budget-friendly option.

by Emmett Grames
Featured image of Use Leftover Filament Spools as Tool Drawers with this Nifty Hack
Too Cool For Spool
Use Leftover Filament Spools as Tool Drawers with this Nifty Hack

Empty filament spools are a nuisance. Hacking objects is not. With 3D printing you can turn a spent spool into a handy storage solution.

by Matthew Mensley
Featured image of Print with Straw
3D Printing Materials
Print with Straw

No, it’s not April 1rst: A chinese company claims to have invented an eco-friendly material made from rice and wheat stalks. It might be more eco-friendly than PLA.

by Anatol Locker
Featured image of Prusa Research Announces New Prusament Refill, Matte Black PETG, and Multiple Resins
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.

by Adam Kohut
Featured image of What Is PETG? – Simply Explained
A New PET
What Is PETG? – Simply Explained

PETG is one of the most popular filaments for FDM printing. Read on to find out how it's made and how to use it!

by Lauren Fuentes
Featured image of Color-Changing Filament: PLA Filament Brands Compared
Get Psychedelic Prints
Color-Changing Filament: PLA Filament Brands Compared

Color-changing is back in style to bring cool effects to your 3D prints. Read on to see the best color-changing filament options!

by Kedric Hart
Featured image of ColorFabb Now Supplies Specialist Filaments from Igus
How Fabb
ColorFabb Now Supplies Specialist Filaments from Igus

ColorFabb is carrying Igus filaments, which were created for simple processing and boast excellent wear values.

by Hanna Watkin
Featured image of Hatchbox Wood 3D Printer Filament Review
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!

by Emmett Grames
Advertisement
Advertisement