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It's fair to say that 3D printing is no longer a niche hobby, with the technology blowing up in recent years. Whether you're making detailed figurines for display, minis for your D&D campaign or you're just experimenting to see what comes out on the other end, there's plenty of fun to be had. The only hurdle is the price of 3D printers and filament itself. That's why we keep a firm eye on all the latest bargain offers and price cuts.
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While choosing the best 3D printer for your setup is crucial, you'll also need some filament to get started, and it's important to get the right filament, too. Filament comes in all different colors and chemical compositions -- which our best 3D-printing filament list explains in great detail -- and ranges in price from less than $20 to hundreds of dollars, depending on what you need.
Thankfully, there are a fair amount of deals out there if you know where to look. Buying filament in bulk is often necessary if you want to save some time and money. We've scoured the web for the best discounts to take advantage of today.
At the time of writing, this Sunlu PLA 3D-printer filament is the No. 1 bestselling style on Amazon. You can see why, with a 50% discount bringing the cost down to the lowest we've ever seen. It's a 1kg spool of black PLA that is only available for a limited time, so act fast if you want to get this price.
More experienced printers might want to grab this spool of Overture PETG filament while it's marked down to $30 for a two-pack at Amazon. It's one of our favorite filaments on the market right now, and while it's a little harder to work with than PLA filaments, it offers the heat resistance of ABS filaments without toxic fumes. It's compatible with most FDM printers, as long as the nozzle can get hot enough.
You can also save up to 15% if you subscribe to get this filament delivered at regular intervals.
A 38% discount takes this Jayo 3D-printing bundle down to $37, with a further 5% price cut available via Amazon's on-page coupon. This is a pack of eight spools: six rolls of dual color and two rolls of PLA silk triple color. You get 2kg in total, with 0.25kg per spool.
Hyper Series PLA claims to offer faster printing compared to standard PLA filaments alongside extra toughness and stable extension that result in better prints. The two-pack of filament weighing 2kg in black is down by $10, so not a lot but still worth considering.
This flexible filament gets high marks for being bouncy, making it possible to create wearable items without the danger of cracking. Read more about it in this review. Right now it's $8 off at Amazon.