Silk PLA carries a sheen that ordinary PLA cannot, and this gold spool is the one makers reach for when a print has to look finished rather than merely printed. It suits trophies, plaques, jewellery blanks and display models where the surface is the whole point. The gloss is built into the strand, so a part arrives already looking polished, which is useful when you have neither the time nor the ventilation for spray paint. It handles like the standard PLA you already run on a stock machine, making it an easy step up from your usual spool for a gift or a paid commission.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Gold |
| Finish | 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
- Trophies and award plaques
- Jewellery and small display blanks
- Gift pieces printed to order
- Ornamental vases and desk models
