Amazon Basics Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, 1 kg Spool (2.2 lbs), Silver, No Heat Bed Required

Metallic filaments are always kind of a gamble. Sometimes they look great in product photos and then print looking like slightly shiny plastic once you actually use them. Other times they’re difficult to print, brittle, or clog constantly. This filament honestly surprised me in a good way. It actually does a pretty convincing job of giving prints a metallic appearance, especially under good lighting. No, it’s not going to fool someone into thinking it’s real metal, but compared to a lot of metallic PLAs I’ve tried, this has much more depth and a nicer sheen instead of just looking like regular plastic with glitter mixed in. What impressed me most is how easy it has been to print with. I didn’t have to fight with weird extrusion issues, excessive stringing, or poor layer adhesion. It printed cleanly right away and behaved much more like a standard PLA than some specialty metallic filaments I’ve used in the past. I liked this color enough that I also picked up the gold version and have been happy with both. They’re great for props, display pieces, decorative prints, cosplay details, and anything where you want a more premium or metallic look without dealing with the headaches some specialty filaments can bring. Overall, this feels like one of the rare metallic filaments that actually delivers the look people are hoping for while still being pleasant to print with.

I usually go for GeeeTech silks when I want to fully replicate the look of real metal. For a recent print, I wanted something slightly less metallic, and this fit the bill perfectly. Print quality was perfect, and the price was also a lot lower. “Not as metallic” might sound like a criticism, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Absolutely love this stuff! Have gone through several rolls of both blue and gold with my Bambu Lab X1C with zero issues -- and I mean NONE -- straight out of the box. No clogging, no stringing, no tangling. It prints beautifully using a generic PLA silk profile and required almost no postprocessing. Attached are pics of a pencil holder from Makerworld that I did a few days ago that shows both colors. Just ordered a bunch of silver for an upcoming project and will update this review if somehow it fails to impress, but I don't expect I'll need to do that. Obviously some people have different experiences, but I get extremely consistent results across multiple orders and batches without doing anything other than opening the package, loading the filament, and using a known-good profile for silk PLA, so it suggests any problems lie with other people's equipment and/or practices rather than the filament itself. YMMV.

Seems fine and prints as expected. Surface finish is shinier than expected and color is visually not a bright white. I probably won’t purchase again due to color/sheen.

This silk PLA filament is a game changer for any 3D printing enthusiast. It flows and lays down as smoothly as an ice hockey rink, creating a glass-like finish that's both visually stunning and highly detailed. From the moment it starts extruding, you can tell the quality is superior, with each layer adhering flawlessly without any bumps or gaps. The quick-drying nature of this filament ensures that every print is not only beautiful but also incredibly durable. It handles well post-printing, making it ideal for both intricate artistic projects and practical household items. What really sets this filament apart is its iridescent appearance. The shimmering quality of the prints catches the light, transforming your creations into vibrant, eye-catching pieces that stand out in any setting. For those concerned about value, this filament proves that you can have top-tier quality without a hefty price tag. It offers a remarkable balance of performance and cost, making it accessible for everyone from hobbyists to professionals. Overall, if you're looking to elevate your 3D printing with a filament that offers smooth application, quick drying times, durability, and a standout finish, this silk PLA filament should definitely be on your radar.

Nice and semi shiny silk PLA works and looks pretty nice. I used it on my R2-D2 and it looks great. This filament is kind of pricey when compared to most other filament brands I buy which are typically $20/roll or less. But I wanted something that would shine and this filament was the ticket.

It took me awhile to figure out the settings for this material. I have a 0.6mm steel nozzle, so that has considerations of it's own. Like some other reviewers though, I found this prints a bit cooler than most PLA. But with my nozzle it ends up being about the same temps (steel nozzles are less conductive than brass and larger bore size means there's more material that needs to be continuously heated). Of course the appearance is pretty cool and its why I bought this stuff, but some other properties are why I'll buy it again. One being that it is a much stretchier material when it's above it's Tg (the video shows how significant the die swell is) and the other is that it is pretty springy like PETG when solid. The molten stretchiness means it doesn't ooze out of the nozzle nearly as much as most other materials. This means those annoying boogers that screw up your first layer aren't as big of a problem. However, if your retraction isn't set right expect your parts to be stringy if there's a lot of cross-perimeter movements. So... don't let any negative comments prevent you from giving it a try. Just expect that it'll take a few tries to get good results. Start with small models and move up once you figure it out. :-)

I purchased this filament for the ring 3-D model project of mine. I printed flawlessly on my A1 bamboo lab printer. I would recommend drying them though for at least six hours so that the result can come out perfect as I have noticed slight stringy when it is moist or if you live in an area where the environment has high humidity. I would definitely purchase more of the Amazon basic gold silk in the future for my project needs.

I went for the copper PLA and it prints really well. Great colour, no issues at all, works fine in the AMS. Can't fault it.

El filamento que adquirí en Amazon ofrece una relación calidad-precio que lo hace bastante atractivo, especialmente si se considera su coste relativamente bajo. Utilizándolo en mi impresora Artillery, no he experimentado ningún problema significativo, lo cual es un punto a su favor. Además, el color metalizado del filamento es notable y se aprecia bien bajo la luz, lo que añade un toque visual interesante a las impresiones. Sin embargo, es importante destacar que este filamento no alcanza la categoría de alta calidad. Aunque cumple con su función, los detalles finos y la precisión en las impresiones podrían no estar a la altura de opciones más costosas. Esto no es necesariamente un inconveniente, considerando su precio accesible, pero es algo a tener en cuenta dependiendo del uso que se le quiera dar. En resumen, este filamento es una opción recomendable para quienes buscan una solución económica sin mayores exigencias en términos de calidad. Si bien no es el mejor del mercado, cumple adecuadamente con su propósito, lo que lo convierte en una buena compra para proyectos menos exigentes o para aquellos que desean experimentar sin gastar demasiado.

Excellent produit impression facile et donne au beau fini.

Bought this for my son. He said it worked perfectly for his needs and he will be getting more when it runs out. The price fair, the quality was great and it arrived quickly. Will definitely order again.

Works great for me. I got best results slowing down the fan and print speed.