While PLA is great for learning the basics, enthusiasts often move on to materials like PETG, ABS, or even exotic filaments for better performance. Whether you're looking for heat resistance ...

Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic that has a number of properties that sets it apart from other thermoplastics which see common use with 3D printing, including PLA, ABS and nylon (PA).

[Chris] has been having some real problems getting PLA to stick to the build platform ... made from saturating a bottle of acetone with ABS leftovers. In the clip after the break he shows off ...

The most commonly used materials are Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), PP (Polypropylene), PET-G (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) and Nylon. In general PLA, PP and PET-G ...