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PLA – Filament
Build Review: Jaune Arc’s Sword from Season 4
For this review I will detail my build of the Jaune Arc's Sword Season 4 RWBY. This review is my own and I was offered no compensation for my opinions, which are my own. I was given the file for build but am under no promise of a good…
3D Printed Mallet Project : Printed in PLA
In this blog I show the results of 3D printing a working joiners mallet in PLA / PHA plastic. Included are the instructions and results of testing.
Experiment in the Outdoors: 3D filaments Pt. 2
A year ago I started an experiment to see how 3D printed samples last in the harsh Colorado sun.
Holiday Gifts for Your 3D Printer
With the holiday season upon us, what do you get the family member with a 3D printer?
Interview: Sérgio Portela – 3DLab – Brazilian Projects
A while ago I started a series of Brazilian Projects posts. My goal? Show the world that we have an awesome market for 3DPrinting down here. Now I will start the second part of that project that is the interview with Brazilian companies…
3D Printer Filament Guide & Comparison Chart
There is a huge amount of 3D printing materials, as there is an infinite amount of applications to give each and everyone. This great versatility of materials allows us to explore new prototypes and take them to the highest level of…
UK startup Fishy Filaments turns fishing nets waste into 3D printer filament
UK startup Fishy Filaments recycles fishing nets and turns them into filament for 3D printing
The increase in plastic wastes found in the sea is a global phenomenon that manifests itself on a local scale.
Whether they are Microplastic…
Tiny Home Filament Experiment
In August I had the privilege to have a booth at the Tiny Home Jamboree in Colorado Springs, CO. At the booth I presented how 3D printing can be used to match the unique needs of the tiny home community. In a future blog I plan to…
1st Annual Filament Olympics
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are an amazing show of athletic talent from around the world. As the world watches the best compete for the gold medal, I wanted to see how all the filaments that I have tested compare to each other.
Just…
Vacuum Drying PLA Pt.1
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a popular filament for beginning 3D printers. It prints at low temperatures (180 – 220 C) does not give of fumes (unlike ABS) and comes in a wide range of colors. It can be printed without a heated build plate,…
Top 5 PLA Filaments
3D printer's PLA Filament for beginners
PLA filament (Polylactic acid) is the favorite beginners’ material for 3D printing. It is biodegradable and made from sustainable resources; unlike petroleum-based ABS. It 3D prints at low…
How To Rust Magnetic Iron PLA Filament
Proto Pasta has approached 3D-PT to review their exotic PLA filaments blends. I have reviewed their Aromatic Coffee and Conducting PLA in a previous blog. I developed a rating system for filaments with their Stainless Steel PLA, and in a…
