The articles below go into detail about each file type if you want to read more.
The Idea Lab uses two types of filament: PLA & PVA.
PLA is environmentally friendly, biodegradable and non toxic. This is what the actual model is built from. It can also be used as support material. PLA comes in many different colors and types. View the document 3D Print Filament Options for a list of all the filaments the Idea Lab has available. If you would like to learn more about each type of PLA filament see the links below.
The Idea Lab uses two types of filament PLA & PVA.
PVA is water soluble filament used for support material. This means it dissolves in water and makes it good for printing support for detailed models.
The Idea Lab only uses PLA & PVA filament. However, there are many other types of filament available for 3D printers. Here are some of the other common types of filament.
ABS
Nylon
PETG
Flexible Filament
Tips for painting, sanding and smoothing your 3D prints.
Tips and tricks for fixing common 3D printing problems.
The websites below are all services where you can pay a professional company or individual to print for you. This is a good choice if you need your item printed in special materials, printed at a higher quality, need lots of copies, or have a model with a very long print time. These sites are also helpful if you do not want to learn more about 3D printing and want someone else to do the work.
