AMOLEN PLA Galaxy

AMOLEN PLA Galaxy is a specialty effect filament designed to create prints with a rich, sparkling appearance inspired by the night sky. Fine reflective particles are blended throughout the material, producing a subtle shimmer that catches light from different angles and gives finished prints added depth and visual interest.

The glitter effect is distributed throughout the filament rather than applied as a surface coating, helping prints maintain their distinctive appearance even after sanding, cutting, or wear. The sparkling particles can also help disguise layer lines and minor surface imperfections, making models appear smoother and more refined from a distance.

AMOLEN PLA Galaxy is ideal for display models, tabletop gaming pieces, cosplay props, decorative objects, and artistic prints where visual impact is important. Available in a variety of vibrant colors, it combines the ease of printing associated with standard PLA with a striking galaxy-inspired finish that stands out both on the printer and on the shelf.

Filaments in this series

BlueBlue Purple FuchsiaFuchsiaGreenPolarized MulticolorPolarized Purple BlueRed Yellow Green Blue Purple
DIAMETER
1.75 mm
SPOOL SIZE
1000 g
DENSITY
1.2 g/cm³
LENGTH
346 m
NOZZLE
210–240 °C
BED
30–65 °C
FLOW RATIO
1
$/KG
$35.99

Drying: 55 °C for 8 h

Material properties · 53 fields

Inherited from PLA.

Printing requirements

NOZZLE TEMP
195-220 °C
BED TEMP BAND
Off, 40-60°C
PART COOLING
Max 100%
FIRST-LAYER FAN
Off
ENCLOSURE / CHAMBER
Ambient (20-35°C)
VOC / FUMES
Low
AIR MANAGEMENT
Open Window / Room Ventilation
Dilutes airborne contaminants but doesn't filter them.
FLOW RATIO
1
ADHESION AID
Optional (Brim)
DRY BEFORE PRINTING
Optional
ACTIVE DRYING DURING PRINT
Not needed
DRYING
40-50 °C for 4-6 h

Printing characteristics

DIMENSIONAL CONSISTENCY
Consistent
WARPING
Low
SHRINKAGE
0.2-0.6 %
BED ADHESION DIFFICULTY
Moderate
POST-PRINT BED RELEASE
Easy
LAYER ADHESION
Good
BRIDGING & OVERHANG
Excellent
STRINGING
Low
OOZING
Low
SPEED SENSITIVITY
Moderate
RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED
150 mm/s
MOISTURE SENSITIVITY
Low
ODOR
Mild
DRAFT SENSITIVITY
Low

Material properties

DENSITY
1.24 g/cm³
STRENGTH
Medium · 50 MPa
STIFFNESS
High · 3.50 GPa
TOUGHNESS
Low · 3.0 kJ/m²
FLEXIBILITY
Rigid · 5% elong.
HEAT RESISTANCE
Low · 55 °C HDT
GLASS TRANSITION (TG)
60 °C
WATER ABSORPTION
Medium · 0.50% in 24h
FLEXURAL STRENGTH
Medium · 80 MPa
FLEXURAL STIFFNESS
High · 3.60 GPa
UV RESISTANCE
Poor
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Poor
WEAR RESISTANCE
Poor
WEATHER RESISTANCE
Poor
FLAME RESISTANCE
Poor
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
Good
CREEP RESISTANCE
Fair
FATIGUE RESISTANCE
Poor
HARDNESS
Hard 80-90D
BIODEGRADABILITY
Partial
FOOD-SAFE POTENTIAL
With proper processing

Post-processing

SANDABLE
Good
PAINTABLE
Good
VAPOR SMOOTHING
Limited (Ethyl acetate)
GLUE COMPATIBILITY
Good
MACHINABILITY
Good
ANNEALING
Possible
Series created Jun 4, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Specialties

GalaxyDark base (black, deep blue, dark purple) with extremely fine, dense sparkles. Creates a starry-night effect. Specks are tiny and numerous, not individually prominent.

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