3dqf3DQF PLA is made in Greater Manchester right here in the UK, with tight tolerances, the highest quality material and a fully recyclable custom cardboard spool. We're big fans of 3DQF filament and it's great to support a fellow small UK business in the maker scene.
This is 3DQF Pastel Purple 1.75mm PLA in a generous 1kg spool. Pastel Purple is a brilliantly smooth, soft purple with calm feels. We're getting strong parma violets vibes off this one! We also have many other colours available in the store!
The custom laser-cut cardboard is fully recyclable and includes a filament indicator to help you keep an eye on your remaining PLA. You can also 3D print a roller-style edge protection rim or axle-style low-friction spool rings for your spool holder.
3DQF PLA holds a tight tolerance of 0.06mm - and that's over a 21-kilometre run (a human hair is .04!)! This 3D Printing filament enjoys higher temperatures than others on the market (200-225°C), so we suggest starting at 210°C and adjusting to suit your printer/results.
All the Colours!
Not the purple you were looking for? We've got lots of other purple options in the store:
- Electric Purple - Like electric, but more...purpley?
- Pearl Plum - Perfectly pinky-purple plumness for your PLA printing past-time!
- Regal Purple - Mature with a gold twist - posh!
Other options in the pastel range:
- Pastel Pink
- Pastel Blue
- Pastel Green
Recommended Printing Parameters:
- Hot end Temperature: 210-220°C (start at 210°C and adjust up/down for your printer/scenario)
- Bed Temperature: 40-50°C or unheated (start at 50°C and adjust for your printer/scenario)
- First Layer Speed: 30 mmps or lower (we use 12.5mmps!)
- Print Speed: 50-80mmps (we stick below 50mmps)
- Retraction: 2-4mm
- Fan: 100% from the start
- Filament cleaner: Recommended
- Like all PLA, keep it dry and away from humidity as much as possible
...and always check your levels...then check em' again!
Resources:
3D Prints for your spool - neat!
- Roller-style edge protection rim (Thingiverse)
- Axle-style low-friction spool rings (Thingiverse)
- 3DQF Spool Support (PrusaPrinters)
- Filament Clip for 3DQF Spools (PrusaPrinters)
- Chubby Low-Friction Spool Rings (PrusaPrinters) (designed by Rich our product manager!)
Specification:
- Colour: Pastel Purple
- Material PLA filament
- Diameter 1.75mm + tolerance
- Tolerance 0.06mm
- Filament Weight 1kg Gross
- Open/closed enclosure
- Net filament 1KG + Spool
Spool Specification:
- 76mm W
- 195mm D
- 70 mm Axle
- Card construction
- Fully recyclable
- Delivered in a sealed airtight bag with desiccant
Package Contents:
- 1x 1kg spool of 1.75mm PLA (Pastel Purple)
Made in the UK:
This PLA filament, spool, outer box and even the box printing are all made in the UK.