How Much Can 1L Resin 3D Print? (With Calculator)
You may be confused: how many miniatures, or larger resin prints, can you get out of a bottle of resin? Well, it depends. But, I’ve created a calculator to help you estimate, ... Read more
How Long Does 1KG Filament Last? (With Calculator)
A factory-fresh spool of filament promises possibilities, but eyeing it up doesn’t really give you a sense of how much you can print with 1 kg of filament, or how long it ... Read more
Best PLA Filament: Top Brands & Blends 2024
PLA is by far the most popular FDM printing material. It prints easily on virtually all FDM printers, rarely causes failed prints, and is available in a huge range of colors and ... Read more
Can You Recycle 3D Printer Filament? – PLA, ABS & More
There are a lot of us out there who try every day to make our lives greener. With growing concerns about plastics, energy use, and wasted materials, reducing our carbon footprint has ... Read more
7 Best Filament Dryers & Dry Boxes in 2024 (All Budgets)
3D printer filaments have a limited shelf life, which is why it’s important to keep them dry whenever possible. Filament dryers make sure your filaments don’t absorb moisture, get “wet” and worsen ... Read more
Sunlu Recycled Filament Review
Eco-friendliness has always been a selling point in the 3D printing industry, and today there are many recycled filaments available. Over the past few weeks, I tested a few spools of Sunlu ... Read more
Sunlu S4 Filament Dryer Review
From excessive stringing to full-on nozzle clogs, wet filament can completely ruin the quality of your 3D prints. Luckily, you can use a filament dry box to actively remove the moisture from ... Read more
How to Untangle Filament Spool (Best Respool Methods)
Tangled filament is one of the most frustrating problems any 3D printing enthusiast can encounter. It wastes material, leads to poor quality or failed prints, and can even be dangerous if left ... Read more
Sanding PLA: 5 Steps To Get A Mirror Finish
Sanding PLA is my personal favorite technique for smoothing PLA prints to a professional grade. But, it has to be done the right way. By sanding your PLA, you get: With my ... Read more
How To Paint ABS 3D Prints
Found in everything from LEGO bricks to car interiors, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is one of the most popular plastics on Earth. Its high tensile strength and impact resistance makes it ideal ... Read more
Best Glass Bed for Ender 3 (Pro & V2 Options)
For all its affordable DIY appeal, the Ender 3 is far from perfect, not least the lackluster print bed. It’s one of the more upgrade-friendly budget 3D printers out there, though, so ... Read more
How Many Meters of Filament in 1KG? [Filament Calculator]
Use the calculator below to work out how much filament you have left on a spool. Simply weigh your remaining spool, and select the material. Our calculator will tell you how much ... Read more
