Is made by a variety of biopolymer material with a silk appearance that keeps the outstanding PLA 3D printing features such as non-irritating odour, layer adhesion, UV resistance, etc. The best thing about PLA Silk Filament is that it looks so dazzling straight from the printer that it doesn't need any painting. Very easy to print due the base elements being PLA.
Currently available in Silver and Black but based on customer feedback we will be expanding our colour range.
Black
Silver
Kexcelled PLA SILK Filament
$32.99
• Buy 4 rolls and get free standard shipping
• Orders processed same business day
• Flexible & Secure payment options
• Easy returns policy
Free Australia Wide Delivery with any 4 rolls purchased
PLA SILK FILAMENT
Print Solid PLA SILK Filament is suitable for lamps, vases, clothing decoration and craft wedding gifts. We are seeing this 3D filament growing fast in popularity especially with Cosplay creators. Costumes can be made wear no post printing process is needed. We have customers showing us photos of amazing amour and other components.
Having a base of PLA, PLA SILK FILAMENT is very easy to use with a very rewarding shiny finish. Feeling and looking like silk this filament is great for exhibition projects.
How To Print With Silk Filament
Clean Heatbed
Use a smooth PEI Sheet. Depending how careful you are to not touch the smooth sheet you may have to first clean the smooth sheet thoroughly with dish soap and warm water. Wipe it down with paper towel. Then to ensure a complete clean, spray the sheet with 90% IPA and wipe vigorously with a fresh piece of paper towel. Return the sheet to the heatbed making sure you do not touch the printing surface. Do not use cleaning wipes as they may leave residual chemical on the sheet which will reduce adhesion.
General Printing of PLA SILK
Being made from a PLA base means the printing characteristics are similar. The main difference is you may have to run the bed and extrusion temps a fraction higher. While not common, if you experience stringing or hairy prints then follow the retraction settings on the PLA product page.
Under Extrusion (Gaps between layers)
Is when your extruder is not pushing through the right amount of filament. To fix this (provided it is not caused by a partial block) is to increase the extrusion multiplier or flow rate. In PrusaSlicer under 'Filament Settings'. Information about how to adjust the extrusion multipler can be found here.
If you are finding under extrusion with other filament types we recommend invesitgating more regarding a potential partial blog and follow the instructions details here.
Use a smooth PEI Sheet. Depending how careful you are to not touch the smooth sheet you may have to first clean the smooth sheet thoroughly with dish soap and warm water. Wipe it down with paper towel. Then to ensure a complete clean, spray the sheet with 90% IPA and wipe vigorously with a fresh piece of paper towel. Return the sheet to the heatbed making sure you do not touch the printing surface. Do not use cleaning wipes as they may leave residual chemical on the sheet which will reduce adhesion.
General Printing of PLA SILK
Being made from a PLA base means the printing characteristics are similar. The main difference is you may have to run the bed and extrusion temps a fraction higher. While not common, if you experience stringing or hairy prints then follow the retraction settings on the PLA product page.
Under Extrusion (Gaps between layers)
Is when your extruder is not pushing through the right amount of filament. To fix this (provided it is not caused by a partial block) is to increase the extrusion multiplier or flow rate. In PrusaSlicer under 'Filament Settings'. Information about how to adjust the extrusion multipler can be found here.
If you are finding under extrusion with other filament types we recommend invesitgating more regarding a potential partial blog and follow the instructions details here.
Print Solid Guarantee
1. Consistent Diameter Tolerance of ±0.03mm
2. Filament made from premium grade raw material
3. Moisture content < 0.1% for reliable printing
4. Our Filament is suitable for both hobby grade and industrial grade printers
2. Filament made from premium grade raw material
3. Moisture content < 0.1% for reliable printing
4. Our Filament is suitable for both hobby grade and industrial grade printers
Easy Return Policy
If you are not happy with the quality of our product we are happy to replace it.
Rolls are lab batch tested at the manufacturer and then batch tested when received at Print Solid using a Benchtop Moisture Analyzer. See our return policy to find out more.
Rolls are lab batch tested at the manufacturer and then batch tested when received at Print Solid using a Benchtop Moisture Analyzer. See our return policy to find out more.
PLA Silk Filament Pros
• Impressive Silk look and touch
• No post print processing needed
• Low warping
• Easy to print
• No post print processing needed
• Low warping
• Easy to print
PLA Silk Filament Cons
• May need to change multiplier rate
• Will soften at high temps
• Not suitable to UV exposure
• Will soften at high temps
• Not suitable to UV exposure
Technical Specifications
Silk PLA Filament Settings
• Material Type: FDM PLA
• Recommended Silk PLA Temperature: 200°C - 220°C
• Build Platform Temperature: 20°C-60°C
• Tolerance: ± 0.03 mm
• Net Weight: 1kg
WHY CUSTOMERS LOVE PRINT SOLID
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