OzFDM Silk PLA gives your prints a soft, satin-like shine that turns ordinary models into genuine display pieces. An advanced formula delivers a smoother finish and added durability over basic PLA, while a tight diameter tolerance keeps extrusion and prints consistent layer after layer, spool after spool.

With seventeen colours spanning classic Black and Silver through to Bright Gold, Copper and Violet, there is a silky shade to suit almost any project, whether that's vases, sculptures, jewellery, cosplay props or gifts you want to look a cut above a standard matte print. Having that many shades on hand also makes it easier to colour-match a whole series of pieces, or simply pick whichever finish suits the recipient when a model is destined as a gift.

To get the most out of the sheen, print a little slower and cooler than you might for standard PLA, and pay attention to retraction settings, since any stringing shows up more clearly against the glossy surface than it would on a matte filament. A well-levelled first layer also matters here, as the finish makes surface imperfections easier to spot rather than hiding them the way a textured or matte surface can.

Because it prints and handles much like standard PLA otherwise, it's an easy filament to bring into a workflow you already know, without the drying and setup fuss that comes with more exotic engineering materials.

Recommended nozzle: 200°C - 230°C
Recommended bed: 25°C - 60°C
Glossy silk PLA in 17 colours with a smooth finish

Pick up your spool locally from OzFDM.

1.75 mm Silk PLA Filament - 1 KG