Yiqiu3D Silk PLA

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Silk prints that look washed out? This curated 8-color collection — Bright Gold, Dark Gold, Pink Red, Black, Blue, Christmas Green, Silver and Copper — delivers saturated metallic depth for gifts and seasonal decor.

  • Holiday and gift projects need colors that pop on camera. The gold-to-copper range gives trophies
  • Glossy walls only look premium when the strand is consistent. Our 1.75 mm silk filament is laser-measured with even winding
  • No calibration headaches
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What makes silk filament's metallic color possible?

Silk PLA mixes special glossy additives into the polymer; during extrusion they align into a smooth micro-layer that reflects light uniformly. The result is a deep metallic tint — gold, copper, silver — without any paint or post-processing.

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Is it right for my project?

Best for: Best for elegant homeware and lamp shades where the silk sheen catches light - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA Silk White. Not ideal for: Avoid high-friction mating surfaces; a standard or matte grade performs better - available in 9 colours; lead colour PLA Silk White.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-225°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

Holiday and gift projects need colors that pop on camera. The gold-to-copper range gives trophies, tree ornaments and packaging prototypes a jewelry-like presence.

Glossy walls only look premium when the strand is consistent. Our 1.75 mm silk filament is laser-measured with even winding, preventing the dull bands and blobs that ruin silk surfaces.

No calibration headaches

this silk PLA uses standard profiles at 220 °C on Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa and Anycubic, so gift makers get reliable gloss on the first try.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Yiqiu3D Silk PLA prints best at 200-225°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-225°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.3 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)21 × 21 × 7 cm
Pack FormatPiece
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.silk-pla-3d-printer-filament-8-colors-gold-silver-copper
Diameter 1.75mm
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes silk filament's metallic color possible?
Silk PLA mixes special glossy additives into the polymer; during extrusion they align into a smooth micro-layer that reflects light uniformly. The result is a deep metallic tint — gold, copper, silver — without any paint or post-processing.
Will this 1.75 mm filament fit my printer?
Yes — 1.75 mm is the FDM standard, so it works on Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Anycubic and similar machines with no modifications, using the normal PLA profile.
What settings give the best metallic finish?
Print at 220 °C nozzle and 50-60 °C bed, 40-60 mm/s. Slightly higher hotend temperature and slower speed let the glossy layer fuse smoothly; keep cooling moderate for uniform sheen.
How much can I print with one spool?
A 1 kg class spool is roughly 330 m of filament — enough for about 40-80 medium ornaments, coasters, vases or trophy parts depending on wall thickness and infill.
Do all 8 colors match across batches?
Yes. Each color — Bright Gold, Dark Gold, Pink Red, Black, Blue, Christmas Green, Silver, Copper — is pigment-dosed from the same formula and matched to archived swatches before shipping, so reorders stay identical.
What speed range should I stay in?
40-60 mm/s is the sweet spot for uniform silk gloss. You can go up to 80 mm/s on direct-drive machines, but faster speeds may create dull streaks, so keep showpiece prints in the recommended range.
Can these silk colors be used for real products?
Absolutely — the 8-color range is aimed at giftware, ornaments, trophies, jewelry display and packaging samples, which are finished products. For light-use functional parts the material also holds up fine.
How are the spools packaged?
Each spool is vacuum-sealed with a desiccant pouch in a protective carton. Store unopened spools sealed and opened ones in a dry box under 25 °C to keep the glossy surface in good condition.

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