Yiqiu3D Silk PLA Filament Macaron Pastel 8 Colors Glossy

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Pastel silk filament often prints brighter than the swatch: the sheen blows the tone out and the finished piece looks like standard glossy PLA instead of a soft macaron pastel. This compound holds low-saturation pigment behind the silk finish, so Cream Yellow and the rest of the range stay creamy on the model, and homeware and lampshade prints keep their colour balance once they are lit.

  • A pastel range is only useful if every tone in it matches: mixed pinks and yellows turn a product line into a colour-sample box. The Macaron series runs 9 tones on one pigment system
  • Changing filament between colours should not mean rebuilding your print profile. The whole series runs inside the same 200-225 C window on a standard FDM printer with a 0.4mm nozzle
  • Colour drift between batches is what breaks a lamp or homeware line: the second shipment arrives a shade off and the set no longer matches. Each spool is wound with in-line diameter gauging
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What is Silk PLA filament, and how does the macaron pastel effect work?

Silk PLA is PLA plastic with a polymer and pigment system that gives the printed surface a high-gloss, silky sheen. In this Macaron series the pigment load is kept low and soft, so the printed surface reads as a matte-ish pastel under normal light while the silk finish still catches highlights. The base material is still PLA plastic, not a metal.

Full answers below

Is it right for my project?

Best for: Suited to elegant homeware and lamp shades where the silk sheen catches light - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLAMacaronCream Yellow. Not ideal for: Avoid high-friction mating surfaces; a standard or matte grade performs better - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLAMacaronCream Yellow.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-225°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

A pastel range is only useful if every tone in it matches: mixed pinks and yellows turn a product line into a colour-sample box. The Macaron series runs 9 tones on one pigment system, from Macaron Cream Yellow through Macaron Peach Pink to Macaron Light Purple, so a set of printed homeware reads as one family, and multiples of the same colour genuinely look like a set on the shelf.

Changing filament between colours should not mean rebuilding your print profile. The whole series runs inside the same 200-225 C window on a standard FDM printer with a 0.4mm nozzle, so the profile you calibrate for Cream Yellow holds for every other pastel you buy. If a difficult first layer needs more heat, move the nozzle inside that same window rather than changing hardware.

Colour drift between batches is what breaks a lamp or homeware line: the second shipment arrives a shade off and the set no longer matches. Each spool is wound with in-line diameter gauging, dye lots are kept segregated, and every spool is vacuum sealed before it ships. Reordering the same pastel gets you the same tone and the same sheen.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Yiqiu3D Silk PLA Filament Macaron Pastel 8 Colors Glossy prints best at 200-225°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-225°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.35 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 20 × 5.6 cm
Pack FormatPiece
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.silk-pla-macaron-pastel-colors-glossy
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silk PLA filament, and how does the macaron pastel effect work?
Silk PLA is PLA plastic with a polymer and pigment system that gives the printed surface a high-gloss, silky sheen. In this Macaron series the pigment load is kept low and soft, so the printed surface reads as a matte-ish pastel under normal light while the silk finish still catches highlights. The base material is still PLA plastic, not a metal.
Which 3D printers is this filament compatible with?
It runs on standard FDM printers with a 1.75mm filament path and a 0.4mm nozzle, including Bambu Lab and Creality style machines and other common desktop printers. Confirm a 1.75mm filament path before ordering for an uncommon machine.
What printing settings do you recommend?
Print at 200-225 C. Keep part cooling moderate so the layers bond well while the pastel surface stays even, and slow the first layer if adhesion is difficult on your build plate.
How much filament is on one spool, and roughly how long is it?
1 kg net filament per spool at 1.75mm diameter, approximately 335 m of filament (calculated from standard PLA density, so treat it as an estimate). Fine for jobs planned per 1kg spool.
Which colours are available in this series, and what is the lead colour?
The lead colour is Macaron Cream Yellow. The series lists 9 macaron tones, including Macaron Goose Yellow, Macaron Peach Pink, Macaron Apricot Orange, Macaron Light Purple and Macaron Vine Purple.
What are the typical applications for this macaron Silk PLA?
Homeware and interior pieces where the tone sells the product: vases, lamp shades, planters, desk accessories, gift items and retail display props. For parts under load or exposed to sustained heat, a PETG or PLA+ grade is the better choice, and high-friction mating surfaces wear the sheen faster.
How should the spools be stored, and are they protected against moisture?
Every spool is vacuum sealed when it leaves the line. Keep the spool in the sealed bag until use, then store it closed with desiccant at below 30 C and below 50 percent relative humidity. Dry an open spool before a long print, and keep it away from heat and direct sunlight.

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