Yiqiu3D PLA+ Basic 1.75mm

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Metallic decor usually means painting or post-processing a plain print. This PLA Plus is pigmented to a copper colour through the strand, so a printed surface reaches a warm metallic-looking sheen at the nozzle and needs no paint and no sanding to read. That removes a finishing step from every part in a decorative run - figurines, trophies, nameplates and shop displays come off the plate already looking finished.

  • Copper is the colour name of a pigmented PLA: printed parts are plastic
  • Batch consistency is the whole point for a decor range: 1.75 mm round strand on a round spool
  • A glossy print shows every extrusion fault
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

Is the copper colour real metal, and what makes it metallic-looking?

No metal is in the material. Copper is the colour name of a pigmented PLA - the strand is plastic through and through, and the warm metallic look comes from the pigment and a high-gloss surface that reflects light along curved faces. Printed parts are plastic, not metal, and the finish behaves like plastic: it does not conduct, it is not magnetic, and it is not for electrical contacts or load-bearing metal replacement.

Full answers below

Is it right for my project?

Best for: Ideal for models, prototypes and indoor decor where crisp detail and the lowest cost per part matter most - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA+basic Copper. Not ideal for: Not for hot-car interiors or load-bearing parts; use PETG or ABS where heat and impact resistance matter - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA+basic Copper.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-230°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

Copper is the colour name of a pigmented PLA: printed parts are plastic, not metal, and contain no metal. Nine colourways share the same high-gloss surface, with dark gold, crimson, Klein Blue, cyan and silver grey sitting beside the copper lead, so a collection can be colour-matched inside one supply line. High-gloss surfaces scatter light along curved geometry, which is what gives a display piece its depth.

Batch consistency is the whole point for a decor range: 1.75 mm round strand on a round spool, approx. 335 m per 1 kg net filament per spool, spool measuring 20 x 20 x 6 cm, wound in one continuous pattern so the feed stays even and the sheen stays uniform from part to part. Pigment is compounded before extrusion, so a repeat order arrives in the same copper as the reference spool you approved.

A glossy print shows every extrusion fault, so the strand has to run clean. Nozzle window 200-230 C, 1.75 mm diameter held on profile, no heated-bed setting required, and it runs on standard 1.75 mm FDM machines with a 0.4 mm nozzle. Keep the spool sealed until use: moisture produces bubbles and dull patches on a high-gloss surface, which is exactly the defect this finish is bought to avoid.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Yiqiu3D PLA+ Basic 1.75mm prints best at 200-230°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-230°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.4 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 20 × 6 cm
Pack FormatPiece
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.pla-basic-gloss-metallic-colors-klein
Material PLA+
Origin Zhejiang
Suitable for Material PLA Blend
Print Size Consult
Product Weight Consult
Main Downstream Platform Other
Appearance Round Spool
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the copper colour real metal, and what makes it metallic-looking?
No metal is in the material. Copper is the colour name of a pigmented PLA - the strand is plastic through and through, and the warm metallic look comes from the pigment and a high-gloss surface that reflects light along curved faces. Printed parts are plastic, not metal, and the finish behaves like plastic: it does not conduct, it is not magnetic, and it is not for electrical contacts or load-bearing metal replacement.
Will it print on my printer?
Yes. It is a standard 1.75 mm PLA-profile filament for common FDM desktop printers with a 0.4 mm nozzle - Ender-style and Bambu Lab-style machines included. No heated-bed temperature is published for this series, so keep the PLA bed setting your machine already uses. Make sure your filament path accepts 1.75 mm strand and that the nozzle is clean before a glossy print, because surface faults show more on this finish.
What print settings do you recommend?
Nozzle window 200-230 C. No heated-bed value is published; use your usual PLA bed setting. Moderate cooling and standard PLA retraction give the cleanest gloss. Slower outer-wall speed produces a smoother reflective surface, and the top solid layers are where the shine reads most, so a slightly thicker top skin helps a display part. Do not exceed the 200-230 C window, which can dull the pigment.
Which colours are available, and how consistent are they between batches?
Nine colourways are stocked, led by the copper tone: Dark Gold, Crimson, Klein Blue, Cyan, White, Skin Tone, Silver Grey and Black complete the range. Pigment is compounded before extrusion and each lot is extruded from one colour batch, so a repeat order matches the swatch you approved - which matters when a display printed this quarter has to sit beside one printed next quarter. Confirm your shade list on the order.
What is it best used for?
Decorative and display work where a metallic-looking finish sells the part: figurines and collectibles, trophies and awards, nameplates and signage, badges and keychains, jewellery-style accessories, cosplay armour and prop trim, seasonal decor and retail display pieces. It is decorative-grade PLA - not for structural brackets, high-friction wear surfaces, hot-service parts or food contact.
How is the spool packed and stored?
Each spool is vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pack and boxed. Keep the spool sealed until use, then store it closed with desiccant away from direct sun. Moisture is the main risk on a high-gloss surface: it produces bubbles and dull patches, so dry an open spool before a long or high-visibility print. RoHS documentation is available upon request.

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