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- - April 10, 2026
How to Make 3D Prints Look Less Like Plastic
3D printing already gives you a lot of control over how something is made. What many people discover over time is that you also have a lot of control over how something looks and feels.With a few smart choices in material, settings and finishing, you can easily give your prints a more refined, natural or product-like appearance. Here are some practical ways to do that.
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Start with a filament that sets the right tone
Some filaments naturally give you a softer, more matte or more realistic surface straight out of the printer. If you start with a surface that already looks closer to a finished product, you’re already halfway to a more premium-looking result.
Filaments to consider for a matte, natural and soft look:
• Vibers → Matte, slightly textured, less reflective
• stoneFill → Matte, speckled, stone-like
• woodFill → Contains real wood fibers and can reveal a subtle wood grain effect, especially after light sanding
• Metal-filled - - February 20, 2025
Turn your highly respected architectural design into your personal 3D design
VISUALIZE YOUR DISTINGUISHED ARCHITECTURAL MODEL WITH DEDICATED 3D PRINTING FILAMENTS
You have your 3D printer unpacked, plugged in and running but aren’t satisfied about your print results? You're an architect, an artist, a designer, but not a printer engineer, we understand that. And therefore we will support you with the required information, support and suitable filament.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR FILAMENT SO YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
LOOKING FOR THAT SMOOTH SURFACE?
Honestly, there is no real stone or 'stone powder' in this filament. Why? Stone doesn't print very easy. The colorFabb stoneFill formulation has the advantage of offering a realistic stone look. This filament is easy to work with and a joy to print!
ANGLES AND CORNERS, NO PROBLEM!
stoneFill is a unique combination of fillers that creates a speckled surface finish on your 3D print. Top surfaces and wall surfaces blend into each
- - November 04, 2024
The Cairns Bowl: Bringing Nature’s Beauty to 3D Printed Home Decor with ColorFabb
In the world of home decor, few things capture the beauty and tranquility of nature as effectively as the Cairns Bowl—a 3D-printed piece inspired by the art of stone stacking, also known as cairns. Cairns are carefully balanced stacks of stones traditionally used as trail markers or as symbols of balance and meditation. This ancient practice, rooted in the natural world, has now found new life in modern decor through the innovative use of 3D printing. With the help of ColorFabb’s high-quality 3D printing filaments, designers have been able to bring the essence of stone cairns indoors, crafting a beautiful, nature-inspired bowl that adds serenity and elegance to any space.
The Cairns Bowl embodies the harmony of balance and the raw beauty of natural textures, made possible by ColorFabb’s versatile range of filaments. This story explores how the Cairns Bowl was created, the inspiration behind it, and how
