Amazon Basics PLA Silk Silver 1kg

Amazon Basics

Amazon Basics Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, 1 kg Spool (2.2 lbs), Silver, No Heat Bed Required

PLA Silk Silver 1kg

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Total Size
1KG
Color(s)
Price / kg
$27.09/kg
Total
$27.09

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Product Details

  • 3D printer filament with 1.75 mm diameter + / - .05 mm; designed to fit most common 3D printers (check spool size for compatibility); Ideal for printing decorative objects, crafts, and more; Silver; 1 kg spool
  • Made of PLA, a commonly used thermoplastic material known for its lustrous, silk-like finish, lower melting temperature, and ease of use (no heated bed required), plus it’s low-warp, odorless, and offers a glossy type finish
  • Spool’s built-in gauge shows percentage of material remaining and approximate length remaining
  • Engineered to reduce jamming; resealable storage bag included to protect filament between use
  • Measures 9.2 by 8.3 by 3 inches (LxWxH); weighs 2.2 pounds; backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty

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Printing Amazon Basics PLA

Amazon Basics PLA in Silk Silver runs on the PLA profile below, and this listing is a 1kg spool. PLA is best suited to everyday prototypes, models, and indoor parts that won't face heat or heavy stress. Brands and even individual spools vary, so treat these as starting points and run a quick temperature tower to lock in the sweet spot for your printer.

Nozzle temp
190-230°C
Bed
40-60°C
Enclosure
Not needed
Drying
50-55°C, 6-8h
Heat resistance
~55-60°C
Cooling fan
100%
Difficulty
Easy

Ranges checked against Bambu Lab, Prusament and Polymaker data. Heat resistance is the heat deflection temperature (HDT). Read our PLA filament guide for bed adhesion, drying, troubleshooting, and material-specific tips.

Nozzle Compatibility

This is an unfilled plastic, so it is not abrasive: a brass nozzle works and lasts, and so does hardened steel. With hardened steel, print about 5 to 10°C hotter.

Nozzle type
Brass or hardened steel
0.2 mm
Can use
Fine detail, slow.
0.4 mm
Can use
The standard size.
0.6 mm
Can use
Faster, stronger walls.
0.8 mm
Can use
Large, fast parts.

Based on Bambu Lab and Prusa guidance. More in our nozzle types guide.

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