1 Topic by shields1.as

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Topic: How does one make special filaments?

Like woodfill, copper pla etc. do I just need to expiramentwith what ratio of copper or metal powders to add? Or is it much more complex

2 Reply by FelixP

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Re: How does one make special filaments?

Generally speaking, I believe the ratio is usually 5% addative, 95% PLA, as going any higher would mess with the consistency of the PLA and make it unable to be used for printing.

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Re: How does one make special filaments?

Bronzefill and Copperfill are about 70% additive by weight.

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Re: How does one make special filaments?

ah, I should clarify, 5% by volume.