Tier List

PVB

PVB • Polyvinyl Butyral

C

Not PLA, not PETG, but prints like PLA and works like PETG. Reveals true colors when exposed to alcohol - isopropanol melts layers together for liquid sheen finish. WARNING: IPA in the air fuses the entire spool together.

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Warnings
  • Alcohol in air (from cleaning bed) will fuse entire spool
Print Settings
Print Temp190-220°C
Bed Temp50-70°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength55
Flexibility30
Heat Resistance50
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Alcohol vapor smoothable
  • Easy to print
  • Clear when smoothed
Cons
  • IPA in air ruins entire spool
  • Must keep away from alcohol vapors
  • Limited colors
  • Situational use
Use Cases
Vapor smoothed partsClear/translucent parts

Also known as: polyvinyl butyral, alcohol smoothable

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab