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Yiqiu3D Silk PLA

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Hate visible layer lines that ruin a smooth finish? The Youth Edition Silk PLA is formulated to print with a soft matte silk texture that masks layer lines and gives prints a premium, touchable surface.

  • Finding warm, natural skin tones in one filament set is a headache
  • Color mismatch between spools wrecks a multi-part model
  • Silk filaments that clog or string ruin the first layer
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What makes Silk PLA different from normal PLA?

Silk PLA uses a special additive blend that produces a soft, satin-like sheen instead of the glossy plastic look of standard PLA. The Youth Edition adds a matte-silk finish, so the surface is smooth, warm to the touch and hides layer lines — while keeping PLA's easy low-temperature printing.

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Is it right for my project?

Best for: For high-gloss art and craft prints that need a smooth metallic-looking surface off the plate - available in 8 colours. Not ideal for: Not suited to tight-tolerance stressed parts; a carbon-fibre grade holds up better - available in 8 colours.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-225°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

Finding warm, natural skin tones in one filament set is a headache

this 7-shade collection runs from Light Pink and Soft Honey to Amber and Mahogany, so character and figure artists get a full gradient for lifelike skin.

Color mismatch between spools wrecks a multi-part model

each shade is pigment-matched and batch-controlled, so the Matte Satin and Soft Dawn tones stay consistent print after print.

Silk filaments that clog or string ruin the first layer

our formula flows smoothly at 220°C with low stringing, printing easily on Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa and Anycubic machines without special hardware.

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Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Yiqiu3D Silk PLA prints best at 200-225°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-225°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.25 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 20 × 6.5 cm
Pack FormatPiece
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.silk-pla-3d-printer-filament-matte-skin-tone-7-shades-youth
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Silk PLA different from normal PLA?
Silk PLA uses a special additive blend that produces a soft, satin-like sheen instead of the glossy plastic look of standard PLA. The Youth Edition adds a matte-silk finish, so the surface is smooth, warm to the touch and hides layer lines — while keeping PLA's easy low-temperature printing.
Does it work on my Bambu Lab, Creality or Prusa?
Yes, 1.75mm Silk PLA runs on any mainstream FDM printer. It behaves like standard PLA with slightly different flow, so as long as your machine can print PLA at 220°C it will handle this filament; a 0.4mm nozzle is recommended.
What settings do you recommend for silk finishes?
Start with a 220°C nozzle and 50-60°C bed, print at 30-50 mm/s, and slightly reduce the cooling fan to 50-70% for the softest sheen. Slower outer walls give the smoothest silk surface.
How long does one 1kg spool last?
One 1kg spool of 1.75mm Silk PLA gives roughly 320-335 meters. A typical 25g model, such as a palm-size figure head, prints around 40 times per spool — plenty for a full character set in matching skin tones.
Are the matte skin tones consistent between batches?
Yes — every shade from Light Pink Skin to Mahogany Skin is matched against a master color chip before packaging, and spools are sealed with desiccant to avoid moisture-induced color shifts. Ordering the same shade across batches stays visually consistent.
What print speed range works best?
Best results come at 30-60 mm/s. Print outer walls at 30-40 mm/s to preserve the matte-silk texture; infill can run faster at 60-80 mm/s without affecting the visible surface.
Are these colors for finished decorative pieces or functional parts?
They are designed for finished, display-quality pieces — character figurines, busts, jewelry organizers, vases and toys where surface beauty matters. For load-bearing or high-temperature functional parts, pair with our PETG or ABS+ lines.
How is the filament stored and shipped?
Each spool ships vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pouch inside, keeping it dry from factory to your door. After opening, reseal the bag or use a dry box; dry silk filament is the key to streak-free, smooth surfaces.

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