The Glam Squad
What's silk filament?
PLA with a high-gloss, satin-like shine: made for how it looks, not for strength.
- BasePLA
- Forlooks
- Not forload-bearing parts
Base plasticPLAMixed inadditives for a high-gloss finish
Nozzle 190–230 °C · Bed 25–60 °C
Polymaker Panchroma Silk PLA. Typical ranges from one maker’s data sheet. Brands differ: the label on your spool wins.
Why it matters
- A glossy, silky surface straight off the printer: vases, ornaments, cosplay.
- Polymaker makes its silk PLA for decorative parts, not for parts that take a load.
Tips from the workshop
- Print it like PLA, at the temperatures on the label.