Lunar Yellow sits at the cooler end of the SA Filament UV neon spectrum: soft and almost chalky in normal light, then sharply luminous once a blacklight hits it. That double personality is useful for pieces that must look restrained on a shelf and dramatic on a stage. Handling matches any standard PLA, so it slots into an existing workflow without fuss. Yellow also photographs well against dark backdrops, which helps if you sell your prints online. Being manufactured in South Africa, it avoids the long waits that usually come with niche imported colours, and restocking mid-project is straightforward.
Specifications
| Material | PLA |
|---|---|
| Colour | Lunar Yellow |
| Finish | Fluorescent |
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Spool weight | 1kg |
| Nozzle temperature | 200-220 °C |
| Bed temperature | 45-60 °C |
| Print speed | Up to 100 mm/s |
| Brand | SA Filament |
Temperatures and speeds are recommended starting points for this material. Fine-tune them to your printer and your part.
Before you print
Glow and fluorescent pigments are abrasive. A hardened nozzle will last considerably longer.
Good for
- Halloween and party decorations
- Photography props on dark backdrops
- Nightclub and theatre set pieces
- Bright labels for dark workshops
