Filament
What's PLA?
The most popular filament: easy to print, made from plant starch, and great for almost anything indoors.
- Softens around55–60 °C
- Made fromplant starch
- Best fordecor, toys, prototypes
Nozzle 190–220 °C · Bed 45–65 °C
Our rough guide, 1 to 5. Brands differ: always check the label.
Why it matters
- The easiest filament to start with: little warping, little smell.
Tips from the workshop
- Keep PLA parts out of hot cars and direct summer sun.
- Not for hot drinks: a mug coaster is fine, a cup is not.