| 3D Printing Filament | Special Properties | Usage | Printing Temperature | Bed Temperature | Bed Adhesion | Availability | Glow in the Dark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS | Making durable parts that need to withstand higher temperatures, Easy to print with, strong plastic, | Legos, instruments, sports equipment, Objects that might be dropped, knife handles, car phone mounts, phone cases, toys, wedding rings | 210°C – 250°C | 80°C-110 °C | Kapton Tape / Hairspray | 1.75mm/3mm | Yes |
| PLA | Odorless, Low-warp, Eco-Friendly, Less energy to process | Food containers, such as candy wrappers, and biodegradable medical implants, models, prototype parts | 190°C - 230°C | 60°C - 80°C. | Blue painter's tape/ Hairspray | 1.75mm/3mm | Yes |
| PVA | Non harmful, non-toxic, and environment friendly, Easily be dissolved in water under normal temperature, Easily stripping. | paper adhesive, thickener, packaging film, in feminine hygiene, adult incontinence products, in children’s play putty or slime, freshwater sports fishing, | 180°C – 230°C | 45 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| PET | FDA approved for food containers and tools used for food consumption, barely warps, no odors or fumes when printed | phone cases and mechanical parts that require flexibility and impact resistance, jewelry, props, and electronics | 230-255 °C | 55 °C-70 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| PETT | Colorless, Water Clear, FDA approved, Recyclable, Strong and Flexible | Food containers like cups and utensils, Soda pop bottles, | 210°C – 230°C | 45 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| HIPS | Biodegradable, Great 3D Support material, low-cost, | costumes, models, miniature figurines, prototyping | 220-230 °C | 50 °C-60 °C | Kapton Tape/Hairspray | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Nylon | strong, lightweight, durable, flexible, wear-resistant, 100% thermoplastic | machine parts, mechanical components, structural parts, gears and bearings, dynamic load, containers, tools, consumer products and toys. | 210°C – 250°C | 60 °C-80 °C | PVA Based Glue | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Wood | Versatility, Real wood scent, Durability, contain real wood fibers | wooden box, wooden figurine, tables, chairs, cups or the likes. | 200°C - 260°C | 90°C-110°C. | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Sandstone | No plastic feeling, Printed objects can be coloured and easely grinded, Stics well on print bed, No heated bed necessary, Near zero warp | Architecture models, landscapes, | 165°C – 210°C | 20 °C-55 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Metal | highly durable, not soluble, little shrinkage during cooling | Jewelry, statues, home hardware and artifact replicas. | 195-220 °C | 50 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Magnetic Iron PLA | High Durability, Magnetic Look, Magnetic properties | Fridge magnets, sensors, actuators, magnetic stirrers, and educational, DIY projects. | 185 °C | 20 °C-55 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Conductive PLA | Very low warping, Not Soluble, Print low-voltage electronic circuits, | low-voltage circuitry applications, touch sensor projects, | 225°C-260 °C | 90 °C-110 °C | Kapton Tape/ Haispray | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Carbon Fiber | Highly Durable, Soluble, Low Warpage, Good layer adhesion | Frames, supports, propellers, tools, mechanical parts, protective casings, shells, high durability applications | 195°C-220 °C | 50 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Flexible/TPE | Flexible 3D printing material, excellent abrasion resistance, smooth feeding properties, Durability | Toys, novelty items, wearable, phone cases, visual products. | 210°C-225 °C | 20-55 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
| Glow In The Dark | Minimal Warping, Glow in the Dark properties, durable, not soluble, low shrinkage during cooling | children’s toys, novelty items, wearables, phone cases, visual products. | 185°C-205 °C | 70 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | Yes |
| Amphora | High strength and very high toughness, FDA food contact compliance, Odor Neutral processing, Styrene free formulation | Desktop items, Mechanical Parts, | 220°C – 250°C | 60 °C- 70 °C | Blue Painters Tape | 1.75mm/3mm | No |
Fun Materials
Flexible - Ninja Flex - rubber tires, belts, etc.
Glittery - Proto-Pasta - Metallic (more glitter than metallic, non-abrasive) 
Metallic - Brass Fill - https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/colorfabb-brassfill-filament-1.75mm/sk/MKRWSQUM
Wood Fiber filament - https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/colorfabb-woodfill-1.75mm/sk/MVGRF49C