PLA filament is the go-to material for beginners to 3D printing, and for good reason. It's easy to print, requires minimal fine-tuning, and works well with most consumer-grade printers.

When your 3D printing projects go beyond PLA, these alternative filaments can provide the durability, heat resistance, and unique qualities you need. Each one might require more prep, like ...

Now, if you’re thinking that 3D printing some filament sounds ... There is such a thing as bi-color filament (like MatterHackers Quantum PLA) which can be thought of as filament that is split ...

The combo results in a filament with some unusual properties, inviting some thoughts about what else is possible. Cross-section of 3D print using white PLA with a red TPU core. [Stefan]’s video ...