Tier List

Silk PLA

Silk PLA • Polylactic Acid + Metallic Additive

B

More metallic than actual metal - cartoonishly shiny. Weakens the print but makes supports easier to remove. Shines in showpieces. WARNING: Likes to jam Bambu AMS and Prusa MMU systems.

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Warnings
  • Likes to jam Bambu AMS and Prusa MMU
Print Settings
Print Temp200-230°C
Bed Temp50-60°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength55
Flexibility15
Heat Resistance32
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
Medium
Usability
Ease of Printing
(4/5)
Price Tier
$(Budget)
Pros
  • Stunning metallic finish
  • Easy support removal
  • Cheap and widely available
Cons
  • Weaker than regular PLA
  • Puffs up when hot (jamming risk)
  • Destroys AMS/MMU systems
  • Not functional
Use Cases
Decorative printsDisplay modelsCosplay accentsGifts

Also known as: shiny pla, metallic pla

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab