Updated Jun 13, 2026Added Jun 13, 2026
Dark Magic· CookieCad PLA Elixir
This is Dark Magic - it is shiny, iridescent, glittery, and, shimmery with a dark, almost black base. It is a strong and glossy filament and prints with a beautiful shine.
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Dark Magic is an iridescent, glittery PLA with a deep, almost-black base that shimmers and shifts in the light. It combines the glossy shine of Witchcraft with added glitter, making it one of the most dramatic finishes in the lineup: dark and mysterious, but with a lively sparkle beneath the surface.
Beginner
Beginner-friendly. Prints reliably at default settings on almost any printer.
Print characteristics
Layer adhesion GoodBed adhesion EasyBridging & overhang ExcellentSpeed sensitivity LowWarping NoneShrinkage 0.2-0.6 %Stringing MinimalOozing MinimalOdor 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
Color & finish
A solid Dark Magic filament. It reads as a deep black.
Finishing
SandablePaintableVapor-smoothableMachinableGlue-friendly
Common uses
Decor & Cosplay
Display modelsFigurines & statues
Home & Lifestyle
Drawer organizersPlanters
Tabletop & Gaming
Board game insertsMiniatures
Specialties
IridescentColor shifts with viewing angle like a soap bubble or oil slick. Use for eye-catching decorative prints where dynamic color is the goal.
ShimmerFine mica powder particles that catch the light, creating a subtle or intense sparkle.
GlossyHigh-shine reflective surface; most common in PETG and ABS.
Spool Specs
1.24 g/cm³
±0.03 mm
1.75 mm
1000 g
335 m
Filament Print & Drying settings
| Nozzle temp | 195–220 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temp | 35–65 °C |
| Flow ratio | 1 |
| Drying | 40-50 °C for 4-6 h |
| Moisture sensitivity | Low |
| Enclosure | Not Required |
| Part cooling | Max |
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