Gold· Anycubic PLA Basic
Updated Jun 26, 2026
MetallicBasic
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Very easy
Beginner-friendly. Prints reliably at default settings on almost any printer.
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Anycubic PLA Basic Gold Summary
This filament is beginner-friendly to print. Worth watching: it can be low on heat resistance.
Print characteristics
Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion ModerateBridging & overhang ExcellentSpeed sensitivity ModerateWarping LowShrinkage 0.2-0.6 %Stringing LowOozing LowOdor Mild
Strengths
- Solid strength for everyday parts
- Stiff and rigid, resists flexing
- Stays flat, very little warping
- Prints clean with minimal stringing
- Food-safe potential with the right setup
Things to watch
- Softens in heat, not for hot cars or near heat sources
- Degrades in sunlight, not ideal for long-term outdoor use
- Can be brittle, may crack under sharp impact
- Wears down under friction, not for high-wear parts
Drying
This material is fairly forgiving about moisture. When it needs drying, run it at 40-50 °C for 4-6 h.
Compatibility
Available
Not Required
Max
190–230 °C
55–60 °C
Color
A solid Gold filament. It reads as a light, vivid metallic, close to orange.
Finish
This filament has a metallic look.
Finishing
SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly
Common uses
🎨 Art & Cosplay
Display modelsFigurines & statues
🏡 Home
Drawer organizersPlanters
🎲 Gaming
Board game insertsMiniatures
Specialties
MetallicShiny and reflective like polished metal. The color stays the same from every angle. Contains no metal.
BasicDefault finish with no special surface treatment; slight natural sheen. Prints with a slightly glossy surface and visible layer lines, and is the baseline against which all other finishes are compared.
Spool Specs
1.24 g/cm³
±0.02 mm
1.75 mm
1000 g
335 m
Filament Print & Drying settings
| Nozzle temp | 190–230 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temp | 55–60 °C |
| Print speed | 50–200 mm/s |
| Nozzle size | 2 mm+ |
| Flow ratio | 0.98 |
| Max volumetric flow | 12 mm³/s |
| Drying | 50 °C for 8 h |
| Moisture sensitivity | Low |
| Enclosure | Not Required |
More in the Basic series
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Beige
Black
Blue
Blue Grey
Bronze
Brown
Clear
Cyan
Green
Grey
Interstellar Violet
Light Grey
Magenta
Mia Pink
Mia White
Olive Green
Orange
Peach Pink
Pink
Purple
Red
Spring Leaf
Texture Grey
Texture Red+4
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