- What temperature should I print this ABS at?
- ABS generally wants a nozzle around 230–250 °C and a bed around 90–110 °C. Start at the middle of those ranges and adjust for your printer and enclosure.
- Does it really glow in the dark?
- Yes, the blue pigment charges under bright light and glows afterward. Charge time and glow brightness fade over the years, and thin walls glow less than thick parts.
- Can I print it on an open printer?
- It is possible, but ABS warps and gives off fumes. An enclosure and ventilation make success far more likely, and PLA is the safer choice on an open machine.
- Is the 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm version right for me?
- Match the diameter to your printer's hot end. Most modern printers use 1.75 mm; some older or specialty machines take 2.85 mm.
- Does the glow pigment clog nozzles?
- Glow additives are abrasive and can wear brass nozzles over time. A hardened nozzle and slightly larger layer heights reduce the risk.
- Where is the Piskekat Gizmo Dorks Low Odor ABS 3D Printer Filament 3mm 2.85mm 1kg Glow in The Dark Blue cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $47.16, as of our latest check.