Collection: Filament and Resin

Filament and Resin

Welcome to our Filament and Resin Collection! We've helped narrow down some of the best Consumables we could find on the market. While there are so many options out there to choose from, we've hand picked and curated a variety that we know you'll be sure love.

At Tinker Hive we believe in our products because we use them and that includes our Consumables! Regardless of which type of product you choose, we know you're going to be impressed with the quality of your prints!

Please make sure you checkout the basic Filament and Resin guide below for printer-specific guidance.

Can't find it? Drop us a quick message with the details and we will make every attempt to source it for you.

BASIC FILAMENT GUIDE

PLA

PLA is the go-to material for most users due to its ease of use, dimensional accuracy, and low cost.

• Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C, Heated Bed Optional, Enclosure not required.      
• Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C, No special hot-end required.

ABS

ABS is a low-cost material, great for printing tough and durable parts that can withstand high temperatures.

• Bed Temperature: 95-110 °C, Heated Bed Required, Enclosure Recommended.
• Printing in a Well-Ventilated Area Required.                                                          
• Extruder Temperature: 220-300 °C, No special hot-end required.

HIPS

HIPS is a lightweight material most commonly used as a dissolvable support structure for ABS models.

• Bed Temperature: 100-115 °C, Heated Bed Required, Enclosure Recommended.
• Extruder Temperature: 230-245 °C, No special hot-end required.

Nylon

Nylon is a tough and semi-flexible material that offers high impact and abrasion resistance. It is an ideal choice for printing durable parts.

• Bed Temperature: 70-90 °C, Heated Bed Required, Enclosure Recommended.
• Extruder Temperature: 225-265 °C, May require All-Metal hot-end. 

PETG

PET and PETG filaments are known for their ease of printability, smooth surface finish, and water resistance.

• Bed Temperature: 75-90 °C, Heated Bed Recommended, Enclosure Not Required.
• Extruder Temperature: 230-250 °C, No special hot-end required.

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is known for its strength and durability. It has very high heat and impact resistance making it an ideal choice for tough environments.

• Bed Temperature: 80-120 °C, Heated Bed Required, Enclosure Required.        
• Extruder Temperature: 260-310 °C, All-metal hot-end required.

Flexible, TPE – TPU

Flexible filaments, commonly referred to as TPE or TPU, are known for their elasticity allowing the material to easily stretch and bend.

• Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C, Heated Bed Optional, Enclosure Not Required.   
• Extruder Temperature: 225-245 °C, Direct Drive Extruder Recommended.

Carbon Fiber Filled

Carbon fiber filaments contain short fibers that are infused into a PLA or ABS base material to help increase strength and stiffness.

• Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C, Heated Bed Optional, Enclosure not required.    
• Extruder Temperature: 200-230 °C, Requires Wear Resistant Hardened Steel Nozzle.

Wood Filled

Wood filaments combine a PLA base material with cork, wood dust, or other derivatives, giving the models a real wooden look and feel.

• Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C, Heated Bed Optional, Enclosure Not Required.    
• Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C, No special hot-end required.

Metal Filled

Metal-filled filaments are made by mixing a fine metal powder into a base material, providing a unique metallic finish, and added weight. 

• Bed Temperature: 45-60 °C, Heated Bed Optional, Enclosure Not Required.
• Extruder Temperature: 190-220 °C, Requires Wear Resistant Hardened Steel Nozzle.

ASA

ASA is a common alternative to ABS and is great for outdoor applications due to its high UV, temperature, and impact resistance.

• Bed Temperature: 90-110 °C Heated Bed Required, No Enclosure Required.
• Extruder Temperature: 220-245 °C, No special hot-end required.