MOLDLAY is a filament specifically designed for mold making. It has a wax like feel to it and it prints at a lower temperature than normal PLA. Overall this filament prints very easy. The aqua is more of a ghostly translucent heather blue. MoldLay is sold in 750g sizes on a plastic spool. MoldLay Aqua is UV sensitive.

https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/moldlay-filament-1.75mm/sk/MFN5WDLE

Recommended Print Settings

Temperatures

  • Hot End – 175 Celsius
  • Bed – 60 Celsius

Speeds

  • Print Speed – 50mm/s
  • First Layer Speed – 30mm/s
  • Perimeter Speed – 30mm/s
  • Infill Speed – 60mm/s
  • Cooling Fan Speed – 100%

Structure

  • Perimeters – 2 or 0.8mm – 1mm
  • Top and Bottom Layers – 4 to 5 or 1mm
  • Infill – 15%

Retraction

  • Distance – 0.8mm*
  • Speed – 35mm*
  • Z-Lift – 0.6mm

Bridging

  • Bridge Flow – 85%
  • Bridge Speed – 30mm/s
  • Bridge Cooling – 100%

Physical

  • Bed Adhesion – Glue Stick
  • Nozzle Type – Brass (Standard)
  • Enclosure – None

* Values will differ for printers with Bowden extruders

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