Yellow and blue sit far enough apart to stay distinct, and where they overlap on the surface the eye reads a band of green, which gives this spool three apparent colours from one strand. It is the loudest of the dual silks and the one to reach for when a print has to be seen across a room. Use it on large, flowing shapes rather than small parts, where the colour would change too quickly to register. Because it behaves like standard PLA on the bed, the only thing to plan for is which faces of the model catch the light.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow-Blue |
| Finish | Dual Silk |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 200-230 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 120 mm/s |
| Brand | Creality |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Silk prints best a little slower than standard PLA — the sheen comes from a clean, even layer.
Good for
- Large display pieces for events
- Banner and signage letters
- Sculptural lamps and shades
- Statement prints for shop windows
