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Glow-in-the-dark – Properties, Temperatures & Tips
All key properties, print settings, pros and cons and matching filaments at a glance.
Properties & print settings
- Nozzle (°C)
- as base material (PLA/PETG)
- Bed (°C)
- as base material
- Difficulty
- easy
No enclosure needed Hardened nozzle required
What is Glow-in-the-dark used for?
Decor, toys, emergency/orientation markers
+ Pros
Glows in the dark after charging
– Cons
Glow pigments (strontium aluminate) are abrasive → hardened nozzle recommended (Prusa: high pigment content)
Printing tips at a glance
- Nozzle temperature: as base material (PLA/PETG) °C – start in the middle of the range on a new spool and fine-tune with a temperature tower.
- Bed temperature: as base material °C.
- An enclosure is not needed, but avoid drafts.
- Because of the abrasive filler a hardened nozzle (e.g. hardened steel) is a must – brass wears out quickly.
Compare similar materials
| Material | Difficulty | Nozzle (°C) | Bed (°C) | Heat resistance HDT (°C) | Tensile strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glow-in-the-dark | 2/5 | as base material (PLA/PETG) | as base material | – | – |
| PLA | 1/5 | 190–230 | 25–65 | 55–60 | 40–52 |
| Silk PLA | 1/5 | 190–230 | 25–65 | approx. 65 (Vicat) | approx. 41 |
| Matte PLA | 1/5 | 190–230 | 25–65 | approx. 62 (Vicat) | approx. 23 |
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Frequently asked questions
What nozzle temperature does Glow-in-the-dark need?
Guideline for Glow-in-the-dark: as base material (PLA/PETG) °C nozzle and as base material °C bed temperature. The exact values are printed on the manufacturer's spool.
Do I need an enclosure for Glow-in-the-dark?
An enclosure is not needed, but avoid drafts. Because of the abrasive filler a hardened nozzle (e.g. hardened steel) is a must – brass wears out quickly.
Values are guidelines from manufacturer datasheets (Polymaker, Bambu Lab, Prusa). They may differ by manufacturer, colour and print settings.