Ultimate Filament Buying guide for those new to 3D printing

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Ultimate Filament Buying guide for those new to 3D printing

New to 3D printing? I’ve put together this guide for understanding the different types of filaments, as well as a closer look at all the PLA options. Let me know what your favorite filament types and brands are in the comments!!

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 What is Filament made of?
1:29 PLA
2:27 PETG
3:28 ABS & ASA
4:42 TPU
5:43 Filament types summary
6:42 Varieties of PLA
7:23 Easy PLA types
10:23 Wait for it PLA types
12:34 What brands?
13:32 Conclusion

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