Materials

PVA isn’t everyone’s go-to filament choice since it can be pretty costly, but it has properties that make it highly desirable for almost any 3D printing project.

PETG tends to stick to a 3D printer’s glass bed due to the strong bonding of the thermoplastic filament with the heated surface. You may feel a need to apply force or exert some pressure when using a spatula to scrape and remove PETG models, but that is not an ideal approach.

Allowing your stash to get too large can result in expired filaments, which may interfere with the quality of your 3D prints. 

If you enjoy printing with resin, you may consider using a water washable resin at some point. It’s best to know how to process the material properly so you can make the most of it.

3D Printing resin and filament are actually two different materials. Filament is a thermoplastic strand used to create objects, while resin is a liquid photopolymer that’s hardened during the process.

If you’ve ever heard about how it’s essential to keep your filament sealed away from light and moisture, you’ve probably wondered if you can leave your filament spool running into your 3D printer.

PLA filament is an excellent material to use for 3D printing projects. It’s non-toxic, sustainable, and relatively easy to use. However, does your unused PLA filament need to be sealed?

If you are anything like me, you’ve picked up a package of weed eater line and noticed that it is a dead ringer for a spool of filament. Its thin, plastic consistency feels like tough nylon filament, which begs the question: Can you print with it? 

Sometimes, no matter how well you set things up, you’ll get another 3D printer failure, and many times, a failed print is the result of your filament getting stuck on the roll.

ABS filament is mildly toxic and has a burning plastic smell, making many people run cooling fans during the process. This helps reduce the smell, and it also makes the ABS cool down faster.