Bambu Lab PLA Translucent Purple 1kg

Premium translucent PLA filament Bambu Lab PLA Translucent Purple is designed specifically for projects where light and design play the main role. The matte "frosted" surface resembles sandblasted or hand-blown glass and creates softly diffused, non-glaring light – ideal for lampshades, lamps, lanterns, vases, decorations, and stained glass elements.

Main advantages

• Translucent Purple appearance – beautifully transmits and diffuses light, great for lamps, LED decorations, and interior lighting.
• Matte "frosted" surface – imitates the look of sandblasted / milk glass and gives prints a premium look.
• Improved durability compared to standard PLA – higher toughness and better resistance over time compared to generic translucent PLA filaments.
• Easy printing and minimal deformation – low internal stress, stable layer adhesion, suitable even for less experienced users.
• Excellent compatibility – optimized for Bambu Lab printers and fully compatible with all AMS / AMS lite / AMS 2 Pro / AMS HT systems.
• Wide range of printing temperatures – suitable for both fast and detailed prints.

Recommended use

• lampshades and diffusers for LED strips and bulbs
• decorative lanterns, candle holders, and lamps
• vases, design objects, and interior decorations
• stained glass effects and combinations with opaque PLA colors
• translucent covers, logos, and signage with backlighting

PLA Translucent bonds excellently with any classic PLA, so you can easily change colors during printing and create combined models with an opaque core and a translucent surface.

Technical parameters

Basic information

• Material: PLA (polylactide)
• Type: translucent PLA filament with a matte surface
• Color: Purple (code 13710, HEX approx. #8344B0)
• Filament diameter: 1,75 mm ± 0,03 mm
• Fill weight: 1 kg (on spool)
• Compatibility: all FDM 3D printers for 1,75mm PLA, optimized for Bambu Lab (with RFID on original spool)

Recommended print settings

• Nozzle temperature: 200–240 °C
• Bed temperature: 35–65 °C
• Recommended print speed: up to approx. 150 mm/s (depending on printer and model)
• Recommended surface: Cool Plate SuperTack, Smooth PEI, Textured PEI (and other surfaces suitable for PLA)
• Glue: liquid glue or glue stick (depending on bed type)

Drying and storage

• Recommended drying before printing: 8 h at 55 °C
• Storage conditions: relative humidity < 20 %, closed bag/box with silica gel

Physical properties (typical values)

• Density: approx. 1,22 g/cm³
• Vicat softening point: approx. 61 °C
• Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): approx. 55 °C
• Melting point: approx. 156 °C
• MFI (190 °C / 2,16 kg): approx. 4,1 g/10 min

Mechanical properties (typical values)

• Tensile strength: ~55 MPa
• Elongation at break: > 11 %
• Flexural modulus: ~3000 MPa
• Flexural strength: ~85 MPa
• Impact strength (Charpy): approx. 18,5 kJ/m² (unnotched)

Compatibility and recommendations

• AMS compatibility: fully compatible with all Bambu Lab AMS systems (including AMS lite, AMS 2 Pro, AMS HT).
• Hotend: suitable for all common nozzle sizes and materials for PLA.
• Build plate: for best adhesion, it is recommended to print on a clean surface (degreased with IPA) and use a suitable glue if necessary.

Why choose Bambu Lab PLA Translucent Purple

If you are looking for a filament that combines ease of printing, high aesthetic quality, and beautiful diffuse light transmission, Bambu Lab PLA Translucent Purple is an excellent choice. Thanks to consistent quality, precise diameter tolerance, and optimization for modern fast Bambu Lab printers, you will achieve reliable results both for one-off design projects and serial printing of decorative products for sale.

Key features:

• Premium translucent PLA filament in a rich purple shade for impressive light and decorative models.
• Matte "frosted" surface resembling sandblasted glass creates beautiful diffuse, non-glaring light.
• Improved toughness and long-term durability compared to generic translucent PLA filaments.
• Excellent printability, stable dimensional accuracy 1,75 mm ± 0,03 mm, and reliable layer adhesion.
• Optimized for Bambu Lab printers and fully compatible with all AMS systems for multi-material printing.
• Ideal for lampshades, lamps, lanterns, vases, stained glass effects, and other design 3D prints.