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Silk PLA filament has a glossy, sheen finish that gives prints a noticeably different look compared to standard matte PLA, and it's a straightforward swap for anyone already printing with PLA since it uses similar temperature settings. Apply coupon code "OJRR2QEZ" for a savings of 40% on all the available options on the page. We've pictured the 1.75mm in Vivid Green for $14 after the code. Buy Now at Amazon

ABS filament is a solid choice for printing functional parts that need heat resistance or durability, and at $18, this 1kg spool from Anycubic is about $3 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Suited for anyone printing functional parts that need more durability and heat resistance than standard resin allows, since ABS-like formulas hold up better to stress and handling. At $27 for 2kg, that's $13 (33%) off the $40 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Stocking up on filament in a 2kg pack cuts down on how often you're reordering, which makes sense for anyone running a printer regularly rather than just dabbling. It's $23, which is $10 (about 30%) off the $33 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone running through filament fast on a 3D printer will appreciate having four spools on hand instead of ordering one at a time, and this pack runs $22 (34%) below the $65 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anycubic's ABS-Like Resin is built for parts that need more durability and heat resistance than standard resin, so it suits anyone printing functional prototypes rather than just display models. Amazon has it at $15.19, about $10 off the $25 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Two spools of standard PLA filament in one bundle, a practical stock-up option for anyone running a printer regularly instead of buying single rolls. At $24, that's $6 off the $30 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Stocking up on filament in bulk makes sense if you print regularly and don't want to keep reordering single spools, and this 4-kilogram bundle works out to about $10.68 per kilogram at $43, down $21 from the $64 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $15.99 since this was originally published.

Matte PLA gives prints a smoother, non-shiny finish that hides layer lines better than standard PLA, which suits anyone printing figurines or display pieces. The 1kg spool runs $15.04, about a dollar off the $15.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anycubic's PLA Plus is a step up in layer adhesion and impact resistance over standard PLA, so it suits anyone printing functional parts rather than just display pieces. Amazon has the 1kg spool for $12.74, about $2 off the $15 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Two spools of standard PLA are enough to keep most desktop 3D printers running for a while, which suits anyone doing regular print jobs without wanting to reorder constantly. Amazon has it at $28, $8 off the $36 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $9.99 since this was originally published.

Handy for anyone running multiple filament types who wants a spool that survives beyond one roll instead of tossing it with the empty cardboard version, and at $9.34 it's $6.65 off the $16 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $15.99 since this was originally published.

Anycubic's PLA Plus is a solid pick for hobbyists who want fewer print failures than standard PLA thanks to its added layer adhesion and impact resistance, and at $15.29, it's $2.70 off the $17.99 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $47.99 since this was originally published.

A 4-pack of PLA+ filament at around $11 per kg is a reasonable stock-up price for anyone who prints regularly, since filament costs add up quickly at higher volumes. That's $16 off the $60 list price for roughly 4kg of material across four spools. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $14.99 since this was originally published.

Anyone running a 3D printer regularly will burn through filament fast, and PLA Plus offers better layer adhesion and impact resistance than standard PLA for functional prints. Amazon has this 1kg spool for $14.44, about $3 off the $17 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $25.99 since this was originally published.

Anycubic's PLA prints at typical settings without much stringing or warping, which makes this pack a solid pick for anyone running a standard FDM printer at home. Amazon has the two-pack for $24, about $7 off the $31 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Rapid PLA is a higher-flow variant designed to print faster than standard PLA without sacrificing surface quality, which suits anyone pushing print speeds on a modern FDM printer. At $13, that's about $7 off the $20 list price for a 1kg spool from Anycubic. Buy Now at Amazon

ABS filament is a solid choice for printing parts that need to handle heat or mechanical stress better than PLA, and at $20 this spool is about $3 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Silk PLA gives finished prints a glossy, almost metallic sheen without changing your normal print settings, which suits anyone printing decorative pieces or gifts rather than functional parts. It's $1 off the list price at $16. Buy Now at Amazon

Flexible TPU filament like this suits anyone printing phone cases, gaskets, or other parts that need to bend without cracking, and it runs $6 below the usual $27 price. Buy Now at Amazon

Flexible TPU filament like this suits anyone printing phone cases, gaskets, or parts that need to bend without snapping, and Amazon has the spool at $4 off the usual $23 price. Buy Now at Amazon