3D Printer Filament

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Rolling Along!
1 kg of PLA Filament: How Long Does It Last?

A kilogram is a "standard" amount of material for 3D printing. But how much can you print with 1 kg of PLA filament? Read on to find out!

by Tobias Hullette
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3d printing for beginners
Filament advice – 5 things to consider before you buy

New to the world of 3D printing? Never fear! This article serves up some practical advice regarding the "bread and butter" PLA/ABS filament.

by Angela Stoner
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Smooth as Silk
The Best PVB Filaments

Sick of sanding away layer lines? Try out one of these PVB filament options to get the smoothest and silkiest prints out there!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Keep Calm & Print Recycled
3D Printers & Recycled Plastic: Can They Print Recycled Plastic?

3D printing recycled plastic reduces waste and saves money. Read on to learn how to 3D print recycled plastic today!

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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!

by Emmett Grames
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Make It Perfect to Keep Your Prints Flawless!
Ingenious DIY Mods & Upgrades for Filament Dryers

For 3D printing enthusiasts, controlling filament quality is crucial. Make sure your filament dryer is as perfect as can be with these mods!

by Raphael Bertasius
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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
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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.

by Lucas Carolo
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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!

by Emmett Grames
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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!

by Emmett Grames
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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.

by Hironori Kondo
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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. 

by Tyler Koslow
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In Living Color
Multicolor Filament: Print Colorfully Without an AMS

You don't need a fancy multi-material unit to achieve colorful prints. Learn more about the range of multicolor filaments out there!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Additive Metallurgy
Affordable 3D Printers for Stainless Steel Parts

You don’t have to spend $100k on a metal 3D printer to get 3D printed stainless steel parts, tools, and molds.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Better Box
Polymaker Just Reinvented Filament Dryers

The PolyDryer is a modular dry box with a detachable active dryer base that makes filament storage and care look downright appealing.

by Shawn Frey
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Moon Landing
This Filament is Made of (Almost) Moon Dust

Basalt Moon Dust Filament is composed of synthetic moon dust, although to print with it you’ll have to contend with the gravity of its hefty price tag.

by Adam Kohut
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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
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We're Pro Anti-Bacterial Material
Copper3D Releases First of Its Kind Anti-Bacterial PLA Material

Copper3D, the Chilean/US company, announced a new anti-bacterial PLA material that could be used in prostheses to prevent bacterial infections.

by Hanna Watkin
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Getting Crafty with Carbon
CarbonX 3D Printer Filament Review

For those looking to get into printing with Carbon Fiber, 3DXTech's CarbonX Gunmetal Silver Carbon Fiber PLA looks like quite a bargain. We got a spool to test out, so let's see how this exotic material performs!

by Emmett Grames
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Add some fairy dust
ColorFabb Presents New Range of High-Quality 3D Print Filaments

ColorFabb, the Dutch 3D printing filament maker, today launched a new filament. Based on its bestseller, the co-polyester nGen, the new nGen_LUX has been made using Eastman Amphora AM3300 3D polymer and some added "fairy dust".

by Anne Freier
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