Buddy3D Tasting pack PLA

What can you expect?

Buddy3D is a high-quality brand that goes through our strict quality control. The Buddy3D filaments are made in the EU. All filament spools have perfect winding, beautiful colors, and 0.04 mm precision. We pick the colors and materials that are not covered by Prusament and that are hard to be found anywhere else.

Want to know the full story? Learn more about the origin of Buddy3D on our Prusa blog. This product includes 10 samples, each 260g, one 25g cleaner sample.

About PLA

PLA is the easiest material to print. It is inexpensive and suitable for beginners and advanced users alike. It is capable of printing detailed models, figures, and quick prototypes that don’t require increased mechanical, chemical, or temperature resistance. PLA is the most widely used filament, known for its great looks and ease of printing. It is an excellent choice for large objects because of its low thermal expansion, which results in minimal warping. At the same time, its low melting temperature makes it suitable for small parts as well. While PLA may not be as tough or durable as some advanced materials, its versatility makes it ideal for a range of applications, including large objects, miniatures, concept models, and prototypes that don’t need to be extremely durable.

Printing Setup

• Nozzle - 215 °C
• Heatbed - 50-60 °C
• Recommended Steel Sheet - Smooth PEI / Textured / Satin

Check Prusa's material table and print-surface preparation instructions before starting.

Basic Attributes

• Easy to print - Brittle
• Suitable for prints of any size - Poor high-temperature resistance
• Hard - Difficult to sand (hard material, melts easily)
• Low warping

Beginners tips & tricks

Popular among both beginners and advanced users

PLA is a practical starting material for learning filament printing. Use the profile and surface preparation recommended for the specific spool and printer.

Sanding

When post-processing PLA, it’s better to use wet sanding. Without water you’ll quickly start heating the plastic by friction, it will melt locally and deform. Also, without water, the sanding material would clog easily.

Gluing

PLA parts can be joined with suitable adhesives; Prusa recommends superglue for many applications. Solvent response varies with formulation, additives and colour, so do not assume all PLA can be solvent bonded in the same way.

This product includes:

• Buddy3D PLA Black (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA White (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Blue (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Lila (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Red (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Green (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Yelow (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Grey (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Silver (250g)
• Buddy3D PLA Pink (250g)
• Buddy3D cleaner 25g

Notes

1.75 mm filament is manufactured with precision of ± 0.04 mm

Before printing, make sure the surface of heatbed is clean as described in 3D Printing Handbook.

To dry the filament, please follow the instructions in our article.

The silk filament comes with its printing profile, which you can find in PrusaSlicer.