Tier List

Wood PLA

Wood PLA • Polylactic Acid + Wood Fiber/Sawdust

B

Plastic plus sawdust. Quality varies - crappy wood PLA is just brown worse PLA. Good wood PLA has visible chips. Surface feels like real hardwood. With varnish, the wood grain effect is surprisingly convincing - lower print quality = more convincing.

compositeDry StorageBased on PLA
Print Settings
Print Temp190-220°C
Bed Temp50-60°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength45
Flexibility18
Heat Resistance30
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Low
Chemical Resistance
Low
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Requires dry storage
Pros
  • Feels like real wood
  • Can be varnished
  • Unique aesthetic
  • Lower quality = better effect
Cons
  • Weak
  • Spurts and sputters
  • Very hygroscopic
  • Quality varies wildly by brand
Use Cases
Decorative itemsFurniture accentsPicture framesProps

Also known as: bamboo pla, wooden filament

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab