In this lesson, you will learn about the different 3D printer filament types. Mainly the common ones, such as 1.75 mm filament.

What is the best filament for you? This shows the best type of filament if you are a beginner or a expert.

25$ per kilogram is the average price for filament. Cheaper filament can be around 20$. Tough filament can be a lot more expensive than the average. Not recommended for beginners.

PLA is a type of filament most people may prefer. Requires things like a heated bed at 40-60°C. This filament is the most recommended.

ABS is the second-most commonly used filament. More stronger than PLA. Takes more care for when printing. If cheap, it can be crumbly and just not the best at all.

PETG can be almost unbreakable and easy to print with. Becoming a more popular choice right behind PLA and ABS.

Flexible like PLA. Has choice of different materials and hardness. This is flexible filament.

Support filaments can be used for supporting a complex geometrical print. Composite filaments can made beautiful printed pieces. For example, wood filament can make amazing wood printed pieces.

Wood filament is a good filament for 3D printing to make a cool piece but you need to be careful when preparing because wood is FLAMMABLE. For this reason, not very recommended.

Metal filament may include stainless steel, bronze, or copper. Also, metal filament is made from very finely grounds of metals combined with filaments like PLA.

Carbon fiber is a 3D printing filament that uses tiny carbon fiber in other filaments. This is to make the filament more durable. 

Professional filament can be extremely strong and expensive. And mainly used for experts.