Filament Manufacturers & Empty Spool Weights

There are many manufacturers of 3D Printing Filament.   Below are those that members have personal experience with and recommend. Links are to the manufacturer sites, but these can also be found on Amazon and other online shopping sites.

MAKEREMPTY SPOOL WEIGHTS
Amazon Basics
Anycubic
eSUN
GizmodorksPLA - 200g Black Plastic - 80g
HatchboxPLA - 1kg - Black Plastic - 241g
Inland (Microcenter store brand,
made by eSUN)		PLA - 1kg Black Plastic - 225g
Polymaker
OverturePLA - 1kg Cardboard - 159g
PLA - 1kg Black Plastic 2.85mm - 234 g
YOUSUPLA - 250g Black Plastic - 91g  




Filament Types

There are a number of different types of 3D Printing Materials available.   Not all are suitable for printing at Makersmiths at this time.  Please see the steward if you are interesting in printing any material other than PLA, ABS, PETG or TPE/TPU.

3D Printing FilamentSpecial PropertiesUsagePrinting TemperatureBed TemperatureBed AdhesionAvailabilityGlow in the Dark
ABSMaking 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°C80°C-110 °CKapton Tape / Hairspray

1.75mm/3mmYes
PLA Odorless, Low-warp, Eco-Friendly, Less energy to processFood containers, such as candy wrappers, and biodegradable medical implants, models, prototype parts190°C - 230°C60°C - 80°CBlue painter's tape/ Hairspray1.75mm/3mmYes
PVANon 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°C45 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
PET FDA approved for food containers and tools used for food consumption, barely warps, no odors or fumes when printedphone cases and mechanical parts that require flexibility and impact resistance, jewelry, props, and electronics230-255 °C55 °C-70 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
PETTColorless, Water Clear, FDA approved, Recyclable, Strong and FlexibleFood containers like cups and utensils, Soda pop bottles, 210°C – 230°C45 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
HIPSBiodegradable, Great 3D Support material, low-cost, costumes, models, miniature figurines, prototyping220-230 °C50 °C-60 °CKapton Tape/Hairspray1.75mm/3mmNo
Nylonstrong, lightweight, durable, flexible, wear-resistant, 100% thermoplasticmachine parts, mechanical components, structural parts, gears and bearings, dynamic load, containers, tools, consumer products and toys.210°C – 250°C60 °C-80 °CPVA Based Glue1.75mm/3mmNo
WoodVersatility, Real wood scent, Durability, contain real wood fiberswooden box, wooden figurine, tables, chairs, cups or the likes.200°C - 260°C90°C-110°C.Blue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
SandstoneNo plastic feeling, Printed objects can be colored and easily ground, Sticks well on print bed, No heated bed necessary, Near zero warpArchitecture models, landscapes, 165°C – 210°C20 °C-55 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
Metalhighly durable, not soluble, little shrinkage during coolingJewelry, statues, home hardware and artifact replicas.195-220 °C50 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
Magnetic Iron PLAHigh Durability, Magnetic Look, Magnetic propertiesFridge magnets, sensors, actuators, magnetic stirrers, and educational, DIY projects.185 °C20 °C-55 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
Conductive PLAVery low warping, Not Soluble, Print low-voltage electronic circuits, low-voltage circuitry applications, touch sensor projects, 225°C-260 °C90 °C-110 °CKapton Tape/ Haispray1.75mm/3mmNo
Carbon FiberHighly Durable, Soluble, Low Warpage, Good layer adhesionFrames, supports, propellers, tools, mechanical parts, protective casings, shells, high durability applications195°C-220 °C50 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
Flexible/TPEFlexible 3D printing material, excellent abrasion resistance, smooth feeding properties, DurabilityToys, novelty items, wearable, phone cases, visual products.210°C-225 °C20-55 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo
Glow In The DarkMinimal Warping, Glow in the Dark properties, durable, not soluble, low shrinkage during coolingchildren’s toys, novelty items, wearables, phone cases, visual products. 185°C-205 °C70 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmYes
AmphoraHigh strength and very high toughness, FDA food contact compliance, Odor Neutral processing, Styrene free formulationDesktop items, Mechanical Parts, 220°C – 250°C60 °C- 70 °CBlue Painters Tape1.75mm/3mmNo


Fun Materials

Flexible - Ninja Flex - rubber tires, belts, etc.

Glittery - Proto-Pasta - Metallic (more glitter than metallic, non-abrasive) 


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