Fast Silk PLA 1.75mm 1KG

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Dreaming of metallic-shine prints that still finish fast? This Fast Silk PLA is tuned for high-speed printing — brilliant metallic lustre with the speed today's fast printers demand, so gold, silver and copper models finish quickly and beautifully.

  • Craving true metallic looks in filament form? Eight rich tones
  • Sick of stringing ruining silk prints? Neatly wound with a consistent 1.75mm diameter and a clean silk formula
  • No complex profiles needed
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What makes silk PLA look metallic?

Silk PLA includes special additives that smooth the surface and scatter light in a way that creates a lustrous, metal-like sheen. This filament takes that further with metallic-inspired colors — Silver, Copper and gold tones — that give prints a polished-metal appearance.

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Is it right for my project?

Best for: For showpieces and retail displays that photograph well without post-processing - available in 9 colours; 1kg spools; lead colour White. Not ideal for: Not for outdoor signage - UV dulls the finish; switch to ASA instead - available in 9 colours; 1kg spools; lead colour White.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-225°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

Craving true metallic looks in filament form? Eight rich tones

Pink, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Silver, Purple and Copper — deliver a silk-metal sheen, with Silver, Copper and gold-toned shades that mimic polished metal on trophies, jewelry boxes and decor.

Sick of stringing ruining silk prints? Neatly wound with a consistent 1.75mm diameter and a clean silk formula, this filament feeds smoothly and resists the stringing that plagues cheap silk PLAs.

No complex profiles needed

this silk PLA prints at around 220°C on Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa and Anycubic machines, with high-speed compatibility for fast workflows and detailed prints alike.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Fast Silk PLA 1.75mm 1KG prints best at 200-225°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-225°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.3 kg
Length330 meters
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 5.5 × 20 cm
Pack FormatPiece

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.fast-silk-pla-3d-printer-filament-metallic-gold-silver
Product Name PLA Silk Filament
Cross-Section Round
Application 3DPrinting
Appearance Circular
Length 330 meters
Density 1.26-1.4g/m3
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes silk PLA look metallic?
Silk PLA includes special additives that smooth the surface and scatter light in a way that creates a lustrous, metal-like sheen. This filament takes that further with metallic-inspired colors — Silver, Copper and gold tones — that give prints a polished-metal appearance.
Which printers can run this fast silk PLA?
It's standard 1.75mm and compatible with Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Anycubic and most FDM machines. It's formulated for high-speed printing, so modern fast printers can run it at speed while classic machines get the same great shine at normal speeds.
What are the recommended settings?
Print at about 220°C with the bed at 50–60°C. For fast printing, use your machine's high-speed PLA profile on Bambu Lab or Creality; on standard printers, 40–60mm/s keeps the silk sheen at its best. Moderate cooling after the first layers sharpens details.
How long does a 1KG spool last?
A 1KG spool of 1.75mm filament holds roughly 330 metres. Metallic decor pieces like trophies, boxes and vases vary in size, but a spool typically completes several medium projects; high-infill art pieces use more.
What speed range works for this filament?
It prints from 30mm/s up to high-speed mode on fast machines. For the richest silk-metal sheen use 40–60mm/s; when speed matters more than gloss, run your printer's high-speed PLA profile — this filament is tuned to keep its shine.
Is silk PLA for art pieces or functional parts?
It's a beauty-first material for finished display items — trophies, jewelry boxes, vases, gifts and collectibles where metallic shine sells the product. It's not intended for load-bearing or high-temperature parts; keep it for visual masterpieces.
How is it packed and stored?
Each 1KG spool ships vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pouch to protect the silk lustre. Keep opened spools in a dry box away from direct sunlight, which can fade metallic tones; drying at 45–50°C restores performance if needed.

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