Professional Lab PLA Silk Brass 1 kg

Prof. Lab PLA Silk Brass 1 kg

Professional silk PLA filament in Brass shade, which combines the printing ease of classic PLA with a luxurious metallic shine. Thanks to added additives, the surface of the prints has a satin-gloss character, significantly reduces layer visibility, and is ideal for all projects where appearance matters.

Features and benefits

• Exceptional metallic shine The silk effect creates a smooth, satin-glossy surface that resembles real brass. Layers are less visible and models look professional even without post-processing.
• Easy to print like regular PLA The material is based on PLA, so it does not suffer from significant warping, adheres well to common surfaces, and does not require an enclosed chamber. Suitable for most FDM/FFF 3D printers.
• Low shrinkage and excellent layer adhesion Structural and decorative models maintain accurate dimensions and excellent mechanical layer bonding. Prints are stable and durable for common use.
• Without significant odor Compared to materials like ABS, PLA Silk is practically odorless, suitable for printing in home or office environments (while maintaining basic ventilation).
• Ideal for aesthetic projects The brass shade is perfect for:
  • statues, busts, figures, character models
  • awards, medals, trophies, plaques
  • interior decorations, vases, design accessories
  • cosplay and props with a metallic look
  • logos, signs, and promotional elements

Recommended printing parameters

Specific values may vary slightly depending on the printer and cooling – we recommend printing a temp tower and fine-tuning the parameters.

• Nozzle temperature: 210–240 °C
• Bed temperature: 30–60 °C (often 50 °C is sufficient; for some surfaces even without heating)
• Printing speed: 40–70 mm/s for best gloss (can go up to ~100 mm/s, but surface quality may decrease)
• Cooling: 50–100 % (higher cooling usually for high gloss)
• Nozzle diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm

Tips for a perfect silk surface

• For a more pronounced gloss, slightly increase the nozzle temperature within the recommended range and decrease the printing speed.
• Print at a constant speed and avoid extremely low layers on very small details, which may cause overheating.
• Ensure the filament is dry – PLA Silk is more sensitive to moisture, which can degrade the surface.

Technical specifications

Use and recommendations

• Beginners: Ideal material for first aesthetic projects – easy to print, does not require special conditions, and provides impressive results.
• Advanced users and pros: Suitable for presentation models, design prototypes, gift items, and any print where surface appearance is crucial.
• Filament maintenance:
  • Store in a dry place, ideally in a sealable bag/box with desiccant.
  • In case of blisters or a dull model surface, dry the filament (e.g., 40–50 °C for several hours in a filament dryer).

Safety and environment

PLA Silk is based on PLA, which is a bioplastic made from renewable resources (e.g., corn starch). The material is:

• free of halogen additives, suitable for common home and office printing,
• without significant odor during standard use,
• mechanically stable for decorative and lightly stressed parts.

It is not intended for high-temperature applications (car interior in direct sunlight, industrial operations) or for long-term mechanically extremely stressed parts.

Key features:

• Silk brass PLA filament with luxurious metallic shine
• Easy printing – properties similar to classic PLA, suitable for beginners
• Low shrinkage and excellent layer adhesion for dimensionally accurate prints
• Significantly reduces layer visibility thanks to the satin-smooth surface
• Ideal for decorations, figures, trophies, cosplay, and design prototypes
• Compatible with most desktop FDM/FFF 3D printers with a 1.75 mm diameter