Yiqiu3D Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm Matte Skin-Tone

Brand: Yiqiu3D · Skin-tone prints that look waxy, plastic or fake ruin figures, dolls and prosthetics practice pieces. Yiqiu3D Silk PLA Youth Edition offers 7 matte skin tones - from Light Pink to Mahogany - that mimic real skin depth without the cheap gloss of ordinary PLA.

  • Silk PLA is loved for its soft
  • Character artists switch colors often
  • Delicate face details need forgiving material. At the listed 220°C this Silk PLA flows smoothly with low stringing
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Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA
Quick Answer

What makes Silk PLA different from regular PLA?

Silk PLA contains a special additive that creates a soft, satin-like sheen and smoother surface flow. The Youth Edition combines that silk finish with matte skin-tone pigments, giving figures a natural, low-gloss skin look that standard PLA cannot achieve.

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Is it right for my project?

Best for: Where surface finish sells the product: display models, awards and shop-window prototypes - available in 8 colours. Not ideal for: Avoid outdoor or heat-exposed items - the sheen dulls; choose ASA for weather resistance - available in 8 colours.

Print settings

Nozzle 200-225°C

01 · Why this one

Product highlights

3 reasons

Silk PLA is loved for its soft, satin sheen, and this Youth Edition pairs that silk feel with matte skin-tone pigments, so figurines, masks and art pieces look natural in hand and on camera.

Character artists switch colors often, and every spool matters. Each matte skin tone is factory-matched for consistent tone across batches, so a replacement spool blends seamlessly into an ongoing project.

Delicate face details need forgiving material. At the listed 220°C this Silk PLA flows smoothly with low stringing, printing fine facial features and smooth gradients on Bambu Lab and Creality machines at standard speeds.

Technical Data

Specifications

Diameter 1.75mm
Material PLA

Print Profile

Yiqiu3D Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm Matte Skin-Tone prints best at 200-225°C nozzle.

Nozzle Temp200-225°C

Spool Specification

Spool details for your feeding and handling setup.

Gross Weight1.25 kg
Spool Size (L×W×H)20 × 20 × 6.5 cm
Pack FormatRoll
Spool TypeRound Spool

Attributes

Country / Regionchina
HS Code39169050
Item No.silk-pla-filament-matte-skin-tone-3d-printer-filament-youth
Material PLA
Origin Anhui
Suitable for Material PLA
Print Size Customize according to printer size
Product Weight 1.25KG
Appearance Round Spool
Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Silk PLA different from regular PLA?
Silk PLA contains a special additive that creates a soft, satin-like sheen and smoother surface flow. The Youth Edition combines that silk finish with matte skin-tone pigments, giving figures a natural, low-gloss skin look that standard PLA cannot achieve.
Will this work on my Bambu Lab or Creality printer?
Yes. It is standard 1.75mm round filament, compatible with Bambu Lab X1/P1/A1 series, Creality Ender and K series and most FDM printers. No special nozzle or enclosure is required for PLA-based material.
What temperature should I use for this filament?
Use 220°C as listed with a bed of 50-60°C. Slightly lower speeds and moderate cooling improve the silky surface; avoid very high temperatures that can dull the silk sheen.
How long does a 1KG roll of Silk PLA last?
A 1KG spool of 1.75mm filament holds roughly 330 meters. A 15cm figure may use 30-60g depending on infill, so expect several figures per roll.
How natural do the matte skin tones look?
The 7 tones - Matte Light Pink Skin, Soft Honey Skin, Satin Skin, Soft Dawn Skin, Amber Skin, Tangerine Skin and Mahogany Skin - are pigment-matched to natural skin depth with a matte finish, so faces and hands look lifelike without plastic shine.
What print speed is recommended?
A safe window is 40-70mm/s with a 0.4mm nozzle. Use 40-50mm/s for detailed faces and smooth curves; silk filaments reward moderate speeds with a more even, satiny surface.
Is this filament for art pieces or functional parts?
This Silk PLA is designed for display and art - figures, masks, dolls, jewelry and decorative props where the natural matte skin finish is the star. For load-bearing or high-temperature parts, choose an engineering filament.
How is the filament packaged for shipping?
Each spool is vacuum-sealed with desiccant and shipped in a protective carton. Reseal the bag or store in a dry box between prints to keep the silk sheen and skin tones consistent.

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