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0.5kg roll of Glow in the Dark Blue PLA Premium from SA Filament ignites the imagination to create glowing prints with the same print-friendly quality of PLA.
Free shipping on orders over R1250 - courier delivery and within South Africa
Although many 3D Makers typically regard PLA Filaments as some of the most basic, PLA is one of the most popular materials among hobbyist 3D Makers for good reason. This easy-to-print polymer comes in an excellent range of colours, while simultaneously being one of the most inexpensive materials available to hobbyist 3D Makers. SA Filament has jumped onto the train with their new PLA premium range, a group of special PLA colours to awe your guests with sparkling decorations or glow in the dark spooky props. This Glow in the Dark Blue PLA Premium SA Filament ignites the imagination.
Extruded and spooled right here in South Africa, SA Filament is a great option if you want to support local Makers. Their growing range of colours results in frequent new releases that are exciting every time. These 0.5kg spools of Glow in the Dark Blue PLA Premium SA Filament are the perfect blend of the easy-to-print quality of PLA with a glowing flair. Special additives to the polymer allow it to trap UV light, allowing it to shine brightly as soon as the lights go off. SA Filament has created an affordable and decent alternative to many of the other PLA filament options we stock. Easy printing and a bright range of colours are what make PLA filament ranges a fantastic choice for all makers with whacky prints in mind.
Of course, as many of us would agree, glow-in-the-dark things are best enjoyed in the classic green, blue, and pink colours, as these provide a ghastly yet vibrant kind of aesthetic. This filament is a beautiful, glowing blue in colour. You can expect a truly awesome glow that’s ideal for all kinds of applications, from Halloween decorations to subtle cosplay accessory accents. So, start thinking about the fun pranks, decorations, night lights, and other goodies you can create with this cool Glow in the Dark Blue PLA Premium SA Filament.
Additional Note: Although this filament is based on PLA, the additive used to make it glow is quite abrasive, and as such, we recommend getting a spare nozzle to use specifically for this filament. Alternatively, you could also choose to equip your 3D printer with a more durable nozzle like a hardened steel nozzle, a plated brass nozzle or an A2 tool steel nozzle, as well as the ultimate in durability, the vanadium nozzles, which will all be able to handle this filament with ease while also offering slightly improved printing qualities for other filaments too.
SA Filament PLA Premium Glow in the Dark - Technical Specifications: |
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– Polylactic Acid (PLA) |
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– Specialised Glow-in-the-Dark Additives |
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– Blue |
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– 1.75mm |
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– 0.5kg |
SA Filament PLA Premium Glow in the Dark - Specifications: |
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– 200 to 230 |
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– Brass / Any – Recommended: Plated Brass / A2 Tool Steel / Hardened Steel |
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– Standard: 0.4mm |
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– No Heat / 0 to 60 |
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– BuildTak / Magigoo / Painters Tape / PEI |
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– 30 to 60 |
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– On 100% from Layer 2+ |
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– Not Necessary |
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– N/A |
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– N/A |
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– Heating / Sanding / XTC Coating / Painting |
Although 3D Printing at first glance can seem extremely complicated, with a crazy amount of different polymers and plastics available, PLA is polymerised in such a way that even a beginner can enjoy awesome results without ever needing any training or formal education on the topic. This is why it is arguably the most popular filament in the world, and as long as you aren’t requiring the printed models or parts to be very strong, it can handle a wide range of applications from decorative art to functional door handles and similar types of objects.
However, even though it is very easy to print with compared to other polymers, there are still some handy tips to help you get to a good level of quality from your PLA Prints, and this is why we’ve taken the time to provide what we feel are the Top Three Tips for 3D Printing with PLA:
Although we like to believe that we are masters of 3D Printing, after spending a good many years enveloped in the industry, we have to admit that even we learn something new from time to time, and as such we always recommend getting out there and doing your own research to develop your own opinion and grow your knowledge from multiple sources!
As such, in addition to the above PLA Printing Tips, we’ve also gathered an awesome collection of what we feel are great resources to start with when getting into 3D Printing, so be sure to check these out if you’re looking for more insights and information on PLA Printing, or if you’re just curious and eager to see more opinions on one of the many facets of this still-fresh industry:
Colour | Blue |
Special | Glow in the Dark |
Plastic Type | PLA |
Plastic Diameter | 1.75mm |
Plastic Weight | 0.5kg |
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As Makers, we often can't help but try to fix the problems we see, whether it be at home, in our local environments, or pretty much anywhere else that we can reach, and this is essentially what has driven the SA Filament team to bring locally produced filaments to the South African Market. After experiencing one of the roughest and most challenging years that South Africans have faced in recent times, the team at SA Filament started seeing a severe shortage of filaments throughout the country, and although many local 3D Makers wanted to get involved in assisting with 3D Printed face masks and other PPE, there simply wasn't enough filament to go around for everyone. So, with a relatively simple idea driven by a passion for the SA 3D Maker community, the SA Filament team decided to take on the challenge and open up a manufacturing plant to begin extruding filaments locally - so that supplies could be not only available to as many South Africans as possible, but also as affordable as possible for everyone who wants to get involved in 3D Printing.
As 3D Makers who are passionate about not only their SA community's wellbeing, but also for ensuring that all SA 3D Makers have open access to affordable yet good quality filament, SA Filament have been true Makers in the fact that they saw a problem, created a solution, and followed through until the task was completed. We look forward to working with them to help boost the local 3D Filament industry, and we're excited to see just how big they can grow as they utilise their strong passion to drive the brand forward and deliver a Local, Lekker Filament for all SA Makers.