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Fragile: Keep Dry
How to Dry Filament: PLA, ABS, Nylon & More

Moisture from the air can easily ruin your 3D printer filament, meaning it can also ruin your prints. Find out how to properly dry filament!

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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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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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PLA + Plus!
PLA vs PLA+/Plus Filament: The Main Differences

In the battle of PLA vs. PLA+, there are some similarities and a handful of differences. Here's what you need to know about them.

by Josiah Guthrie
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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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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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Let's Flex
What’s Flexible PLA & How Does It Compare to TPU?

Flexible PLA may seem like a oxymoron, but it's real and it's printable. Read all about it, how to print it, and how it compares to TPU!

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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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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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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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Forging Ahead
Lost-PLA Casting: All You Need to Know

In our step-by-step guide about the amazing art of lost-PLA casting, learn how 3D printing meets traditional casting to create metal objects.

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P(rint) L(ike) A P(ro)lus
The Best PLA+/Plus Filaments – Buyer’s Guide

PLA+ filament is an improvement over PLA for a variety of reasons. Read on to learn about these, and to find the best PLA+ brands out there.

by Gloria E. Magarotto
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Nature's Calling
The Best Wood PLA Filaments

Wood PLA filament adds a natural touch to your 3D prints. Read on to learn about the best wood PLA filament brands!

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Need for Speed
The Best 3D Print Speed Settings for PLA & More

Tuning your PLA print speed can be tricky. Learn how to find the perfect print speed settings for PLA and more materials!

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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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A Heated Discussion
The Best 3D Printing Temperatures for PLA, Nylon & More

3D printer temperature is an essential setting for success. Read on for the best temperatures for PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, and TPU!

by Zachary Hay
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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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Set In Stone
Best Marble PLA Filaments: 15 Brands We Love

Whether truly composite or simply an ingenious color job, marble PLA yields impressive prints. Read on to learn about the best brands!

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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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All Natural
Is PLA Recyclable? – Simply Answered

A fantastic go-to material for 3D printing, is PLA recyclable? Help the environment (and possibly yourself) by learning all the details.

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