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Discussion in 'Printing Filament' started by WheresWaldo, Jun 1, 2017.

  1. WheresWaldo

    WheresWaldo Volunteer ( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)
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    Just curious if anyone has used clear or translucent PLA? I have a model to print and it requires PLA and just thought I would ask for a few suggestions and experiences.
     
  2. Geof

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    Yes :D.

    Polysmooth Transparent (clear but yellowish prior to printed)
    Tualman "true Clear" PLA
    ESUN Transparent PLA and PETG
    Tinkerine Clear PLA

    All the colors of hatchbox translucents

    They arnt clear :D

    Working on the polysmooth and polisher because supposedly you can get them darn near like glass.

    XTC-3D on XT, NGEN etc with VERY large layers does make for a clear (not glass like but close) clear
     
  3. mark tomlinson

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    Yep, I can back that up.

    I have also tried a generic brand of clear PLA that was translucent, but no where near "clear" when printed.
     
  4. KTMDirtFace

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    Tom had a good video on printing in clear recently.

    None of its clear :)

    I have tried Just PLA in clear.. comes out milky sorta.. I mean a light will kinda shine through it sort of. LOL
     
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    Ill let you know how it looks when done
     
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    The clearest is ColorfabXT with the XTC-3D coating on it. It is actually clear, not quite as clear consistently as glass, but darn near.
     
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