{"id":7485,"date":"2019-10-24T15:07:36","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T13:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/?p=7485"},"modified":"2019-10-28T12:32:15","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T10:32:15","slug":"best-tips-on-how-to-store-3d-printer-filament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambody.com\/blog\/best-tips-on-how-to-store-3d-printer-filament\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tips on How to Store 3D Printer Filament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are new to 3D printing or an experienced hobbyist, you probably wish to protect your filament from tangling and drying. PLA and ABS are the two most popular filament types among enthusiasts. Thus, it is best to figure out how to store 3D printer filament (PLA and ABS) at home correctly. This way, you can preserve its properties and simplify the 3D printing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The tips below are great for PLA, ABS filament storage. But they also work for PETG protection because this 3D printer filament can also expire when getting exposed to moisture or humidity. Gambody\u2019s guide is perfect for anyone who wishes to prevent the new spool from going bad and avoid the most common 3D printing problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Store 3D Printer Filament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even a brand-new spool you have just purchased for your new 3D printing project can suddenly expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might look durable and sturdy at first glance. However, once you begin to work on some trending 3D printed toys<\/a> or other models, you might experience poor 3D print quality. It can happen due to moisture absorbed by the filament, direct sunlight exposure or wrong storage which causes corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to store filament is to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n