- Stock: 17
- Model: PLA+ Silk GST3D
Color range:
PLA
PLA Bright
PLA Fluorescent
PLA Silk
PLA Special Colours
GST3D Silk PLA+ 1.75 mm is designed for decorative prints with a glossy, smooth and pearlescent finish. It suits figures, vases, cosplay, trophies, lettering, models, gifts and visual prototypes where appearance is the priority.
The silk effect highlights curves and reflects light differently according to layer direction. It does not mean that the filament contains metal or that the finished part has the mechanical properties of aluminium, gold or any other material suggested by a colour name.
Key features
- Silk PLA+ for FDM/FFF printing.
- Diameter: 1.75 mm.
- Net weight: 1 kg.
- Glossy, pearlescent finish for display parts.
- No enclosed chamber required.
- Vacuum-packed spool.
Available colours
Silk Red, Silk Purple, Silk Green, Silk Rose Gold, Silk Gold, Silk Peach, Silk Graphite and Silk Aluminium. Final shine depends on lighting, geometry and print orientation, so a sample is advisable before producing a series.
Starting print settings
| Setting | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 180-220°C; start around 200°C |
| Bed temperature | 40-60°C |
| Part cooling | Up to 100% after the first layers |
| Typical nozzle | 0.4 mm or larger |
Use a temperature tower to balance shine, detail and layer bonding. A slower, consistent outer wall often improves appearance, while excessive speed can make reflections uneven. Plan seam position and orientation to keep them away from prominent surfaces.
Compatibility
Compatible with 1.75 mm FDM/FFF printers, including common HTA3D HPRO, Creality Ender 3, Prusa MK3/MK4, Bambu Lab A1/P1/X1 and Voron configurations. The machine needs a tuned PLA/PLA+ profile; enclosed or multi-material feeders also require spool and filament-path checks.
Storage
Protect the spool from humidity in a sealed bag with desiccant. If the material crackles, bubbles or loses surface uniformity, dry it before making large temperature or retraction changes.
Compare the range
Standard PLA+ is the neutral general-purpose choice. Bright PLA+ focuses on intense colours, Fluorescent PLA+ increases visibility and Marble PLA+ creates a speckled stone-like effect.
It is for you if
- You want a pearlescent shine for figures and decorative objects.
- You want curves and surfaces to stand out visually.
- You can run a short test to tune temperature and outer-wall speed.
It is not for you if
- You need certified mechanical or thermal properties.
- You expect metallic colours to contain or behave like metal.
- The part is purely functional and the finish adds no value.
