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Playing With PLA
Everyone Needs to Print With These PLA Filaments – No Exceptions

Find the best PLA filament for your needs and budget with our favorites from years of testing and experimenting!

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Solid to Soft
Glass Transition Temperatures of PLA, PETG & ABS

Different materials go from hard to soft at different temperatures. Learn all about PETG, ABS, and PLA glass transition temperatures.

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Watching Paint Dry
Painting PETG, PLA & Other Plastics – 4 Methods

Painting 3D prints can be challenging. Check out our guide to painting plastics like PETG, PLA, ABS, nylon, and more.

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To Smooth, or Not to Smooth?
PLA Smoothing: How to Smooth 3D Prints

Layer lines are a fact of FDM 3D printing. Check out our simple guide on PLA smoothing to learn how to smooth 3D prints and hide the lines!

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Spice Up Your Prints
Secrets, Tips & Tricks to Painting PLA for Flawlessly Smooth Results

Want multicolor prints without a multicolor 3D printer? Paint them! Check out our complete guide to painting PLA.

by Brian Obudho
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That Doesn’t Look 3D Printed!
Sanding 3D Prints: How to Sand PLA & More

Sanding 3D prints is a lot of work, but it's worth the effort. Read on to learn how to achieve photo-ready 3D prints!

by Michael Heit
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PLAying with Adhesion
PLA Not Sticking to Bed: 6 Simple Solutions

When it comes to printing in PLA, not sticking to the bed is a common issue. Read on for six simple solutions to this problem!

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Clear Winners
The Best Transparent & Clear PLA Filaments

If you want to easily 3D print lampshades or other clear items, try PLA transparent filament! Check out the best brands.

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Nature's Calling
The Secret to 3D Prints That Look, Feel, and Smell Like Real Wood

Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints with a hint of sustainability. But which wood-filled filament is best!

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PLA, ABS, or PETG – Which One Should You Use?
PLA vs ABS vs PETG: The Main Differences

Among 3D printing filaments, PLA, ABS, and PETG are the most popular choices. See the sides to the PLA vs. ABS vs. PETG debate!

by Shayon Khaled
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Friction Burns!
PLA Welding: How to Fuse 3D Printed Parts

Joining two printed parts by PLA welding can be tricky. Read on for tips and solutions that may help you in any situation.

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The Ultimate Face-off
PETG vs PLA Filament: Properties, Printing & Examples

Wondering what the results are in the battle of PETG vs PLA? Read all about these two filaments to find out which one's best for you.

by Josiah Guthrie
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What Doesn't Melt You Makes You Stronger
Annealing PLA for Stronger 3D Prints: 2 Easy Ways

When it comes to making your prints stronger, all you need is some time and more heat. Read about annealing PLA and PLA heat resistance!

by Lucas Carolo
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Print the Rainbow
The Best Rainbow Filaments in 2025 (PLA & PETG)

Single-color 3D prints are so passé. Colorize your prints with rainbow PLA and PETG, and read on to learn about the best brands!

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Waste Less Want Less
PETG/PLA Recycling: How to Recycle 3D Printer Waste

3D printing doesn't have to be wasteful! Learn about PLA recycling, composting, and how to reduce waste with other materials like PETG.

by Michael Jones
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Print It Safe
Is PLA Food Safe?

Food-safe 3D printing with PLA is a tricky subject. From FDA approvals to VOCs and UFPs, we'll help answer the question: Is PLA food safe?

by Elliot Johnson-Hall
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Functional & Fun
30 Useful Things to 3D Print in PLA

If you're after functional (and fun) PLA designs to print, look no further. Check out this list of useful 3D prints!

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A Material World
Print More for Less: A Quick Guide to Find Cheap Filament

by Matthew Mensley
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Advanced Level
Do You Really Need “Engineering-Grade” Filament? Here’s How to Tell

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

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Smooth Operator
Smoothing PLA 3D Prints Without Sandpaper

Learn how to smooth PLA 3D prints without sandpaper or other labor-intensive smoothing techniques! Check out these smooth methods!

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