White is the base coat of 3D printing. It takes paint without a colour underneath fighting the finish, and it passes light evenly, which makes it the only real choice for lithophanes and diffusers. This spool is the standard CR-PLA, reliable on a stock machine and stocked often enough that a long build will not be interrupted halfway through. Beginners tend to start here because mistakes are easy to see on a white surface: a shifted wall or a gap between perimeters shows up immediately, which makes it a useful colour for dialling in a new printer.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | White |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 190-220 °C |
| Bed temperature | 45-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 150 mm/s |
| Brand | Creality |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Good for
- Lithophanes and backlit panels
- Models destined for painting
- Light diffusers and covers
- Test prints on a new machine
