Materials
TPU and Flexible Filament: How to Print Rubbery Parts
Learn how to print TPU: hardness ratings, printer requirements, slow-and-steady settings, and how to fix jams and stringing.
3D Printing
upgrades
Materials
ABS and ASA Explained: Heat-Resistant Parts (and the Fumes You Need to Manage)
Learn when to use ABS or ASA, what printer you need, safe ventilation, print settings and fixes for warping and cracking.
Materials
PETG Explained: Strong, Tough Prints Without the Hassle
A beginner guide to PETG filament: when to choose it over PLA, print settings, stringing fixes and what to buy.
Buying Guides
Essential 3D Printing Accessories and Upgrades: What to Buy and Where
The tools, supplies and upgrades every new 3D printing hobbyist needs, with typical prices, priorities, resin essentials and where to buy.
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The Beginner’s 3D Printing Starter Kit: Tools and Supplies You’ll Actually Use
Skip the guesswork. Here are the tools, supplies and free software that every new 3D printing hobbyist actually needs.