3D Printer Filament

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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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Sourced From PLAnts
Is PLA Actually Biodegradable?

The most popular 3D printing material, PLA, is said to biodegrade. Read on to learn how PLA is made, whether PLA is biodegradable, and more!

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X-treme Materials
MatterHackers NylonX Filament Review

Looking for a filament to use in your engineering projects? MatterHackers' NylonX may be for you. Follow along as we test a spool out!

by Emmett Grames
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Life in Multicolor
The Best Dual-Color Filaments

Dual-color filaments make your prints look incredible! Read on for the best quantum filament options for dazzling dichromatic prints.

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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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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
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Everything You Can Print With
10 Most Used Metal 3D Printing Materials

There’s much more to metal 3D printing than stainless steel and aluminum. In fact, there are 10 most used materials for an ever-growing range of applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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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Just Add Water
The Best PVA Filaments

Learn more about PVA, the water-soluble support material, and discover some of the best PVA filament brands on the market!

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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
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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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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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Low Price, High Quality
Matterhackers MH Build Series PLA 3D Printer Filament Review

With many budget filament options lacking in quality, MatterHackers Build Series PLA seems like a good choice for the majority of 3D printer users. The question is, how good is it really? Let's find out!

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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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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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
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Just Wow
This 3D Printed Pinball Machine is a Piece of Art

Neither a big industrial machine nor the newest home 3D printer was the star at TCT show in Birmingham. It was a fully 3D printed pinball machine.

by Anatol Locker
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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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Printing for Pros
MatterHackers Pro PETG Filament Review

Looking for an easy, professional alternative to ABS for your prints? Today, we're testing a spool of MatterHackers Pro PETG. Let's see how well it really performs!

by Emmett Grames
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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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