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3D Printing Filament Guide: Every Material We Print
PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, nylon, carbon fiber and more: the 30+ 3D printing materials we print, sorted by what each one is good for.
How to Paint 3D Prints: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to paint 3D prints step by step: clean, sand, prime, paint and seal, plus which filaments are easiest to finish.
3D printing support materials: PVA and breakaway supports explained
Dissolvable PVA and breakaway supports leave cleaner surfaces on overhangs. Here's how Bambu Lab's four support materials work.
What Is a Triptych? How to Plan, Print and Hang One
What a triptych is, where the three-panel format comes from, and how to size, split, print and hang one, with panel sizes and pixel counts.
3D Printing for Cosplay: Helmets, Armor, Masks and Props
How 3D printed cosplay helmets, masks, armor and props are made: which filament to use for each part, splitting big pieces, finishing and fit.
Tripothon San Francisco: When AI Ideas Become Real Things
IMPRESO went to Tripothon S1 in San Francisco to see creators turn AI-generated 3D into printed rings, nail art, collectibles and playable characters.
PET-CF filament: what it is and when to choose it over nylon
PET-CF is a carbon fiber PET for stiff, heat-resistant parts that barely absorbs moisture. Here's when it beats nylon.
ASA-CF: What Carbon Fiber ASA Is and When to Use It
ASA-CF adds carbon fiber to ASA for stiff, stable outdoor parts with higher heat resistance and a matte finish.
The 4 Train to October: the 161 St – Yankee Stadium magnet
Product drop: a subway-sign magnet for the Yankees’ October run. Numbered, made to order in NYC, and open only as long as they’re playing.
PETG vs PLA: Which 3D Printing Filament Should You Use?
PETG vs PLA compared: strength, heat resistance, flexibility, ease of printing, finish, UV and cost, plus a real lamp project that uses both.