James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

When is a hot glue stick not a hot glue stick? When it’s PLA, of course! A glue gun that dispenses molten PLA instead of hot glue turned out to be a handy tool for joining 3D-printed objects together, ...

Makers that would like to create more lifelike metal objects using their desktop 3D printer but is already capable of printing with PLA 3D printing filament. Maybe interested in a new filament created ...

Perhaps the most important part of 3D printing is using the right material for your print job. When considering what building material to use, there are numerous factors to consider, including ...

You might already know about PLA and its ease of use, but sometimes, you need a stronger material that can handle heat better. Other filaments can do that without taking away from your print quality.

Editor’s Note: December 10, 2025: We’ve reviewed these selections to ensure they are available and competitively priced. To further update our coverage, with a focus on ease-of-use, we’ve called in ...