[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":376},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-carbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf":3,"blog-posts":19},{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":10,"title":17,"bodyHtml":18},"carbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf","Materials","2026-11-03","How the four carbon-fibre filaments we print compare on heat, stiffness, toughness, humidity and chemicals, and how to pick the right one for your part.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcarbon-fibre-filaments-compared-pa-cf-paht-cf-ppa-cf-pps-cf.png","7 min read",[11,12,13,14,15,16],"carbon fibre","engineering materials","PA-CF","PAHT-CF","PPA-CF","PPS-CF","PA-CF vs PAHT-CF vs PPA-CF vs PPS-CF: Which Carbon Fibre?","\u003Cp>Carbon-fibre filaments are what you reach for when PETG, ASA or plain nylon are not stiff enough or not heat resistant enough. We print four of them: \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpa-cf\">PA-CF\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpaht-cf\">PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fppa-cf\">PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpps-cf\">PPS-CF\u003C\u002Fa>. They look the same (matte black, slightly textured) but they behave very differently once a part gets hot, wet or splashed with oil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guide explains what each one is, how they compare, and how to choose. The short version: start with PA-CF, and only step up when your part's temperature, humidity or chemical exposure asks for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-carbon-fibre-means-in-a-3d-printing-filament\">What \"Carbon Fibre\" Means in a 3D Printing Filament\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>All four are a base plastic filled with short, chopped carbon fibres. The fibres make the plastic much stiffer, cut warping and shrinkage, and give the matte finish. They are not the long woven sheets used in a bike frame, so a printed part is stiff and light rather than as strong as a composite layup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The base plastic is what really sets each material apart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PA-CF\u003C\u002Fstrong> is nylon (polyamide) with carbon fibre. Stiff, tough and the most affordable of the four.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Fstrong> is a high-temperature nylon with carbon fibre. It takes more heat and absorbs less moisture than PA-CF.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fstrong> is polyphthalamide, a semi-aromatic high-performance nylon, with carbon fibre. It is our stiffest material and resists oils, fuels and coolants.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Fstrong> is polyphenylene sulfide with carbon fibre. It has the highest heat and chemical resistance we print and is flame retardant by nature, but it is brittle.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"side-by-side-comparison\">Side-by-Side Comparison\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Ratings are relative within the carbon-fibre group. Temperatures are the rough working limits we quote on each material page, not a certified rating for your part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n  \u003Cthead>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>PA-CF\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>PAHT-CF\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>PPA-CF\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>PPS-CF\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Fthead>\n  \u003Ctbody>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Working temperature\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~150 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~180 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~220 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>~260 °C\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Stiffness\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Highest\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>High\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Impact toughness\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Fair\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Low (brittle)\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Humidity stability\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Fair\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Excellent\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Chemical resistance\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Good\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Excellent\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Best\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Flame retardant\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>No\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>No\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>No\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Yes\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n    \u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Relative price\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$$\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$$$\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$$$$\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\n  \u003C\u002Ftbody>\n\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-to-choose-step-by-step\">How to Choose, Step by Step\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Work down this list and stop at the first material that meets every requirement. Each step up costs more, so there is no point paying for heat or chemical resistance a part will never use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Does it need carbon fibre at all?\u003C\u002Fstrong> If the part stays below about 80 °C and does not need to be especially stiff, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpetg\">PETG\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fasa\">ASA\u003C\u002Fa> will be cheaper, faster and available in more colours. If it needs to flex or take impacts, plain \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fnylon\">nylon\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fmaterials\u002Fpolycarbonate\">PC\u003C\u002Fa> is often the better choice.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Stiff part, normal conditions: PA-CF.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Brackets, drone and RC frames, jigs and replacement gears that see up to about 150 °C.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Runs hot or lives somewhere damp: PAHT-CF.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Parts beside a motor, in a parked car or in a humid plant room, up to about 180 °C. Read our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpaht-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PAHT-CF guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Above 200 °C, near oils or fuels, or replacing machined metal: PPA-CF.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Read our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fppa-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPA-CF guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Harsh chemicals, flame sensitivity or extreme heat on a static part: PPS-CF.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Read our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpps-cf-3d-printing-singapore\">PPS-CF guide\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"common-mistakes-when-picking-an-engineering-filament\">Common Mistakes When Picking an Engineering Filament\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Picking the most expensive option \"to be safe\".\u003C\u002Fstrong> PPS-CF has the best heat and chemical numbers, but it is the most brittle of the four. A clip or snap-fit that would be fine in PA-CF can crack in PPS-CF.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ignoring humidity.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Singapore is humid all year. Standard nylon-based materials take on moisture after printing, which can shift tight fits slightly. If a press-fit or bolt pattern must stay exact, PAHT-CF, PPA-CF or PPS-CF hold their size better.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Expecting the same strength in every direction.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Like every FDM print, a carbon-fibre part is weakest across its layers. Orientation matters as much as material. Our guide on \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts\">how strong 3D printed parts are\u003C\u002Fa> covers this.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Designing thin, sharp details.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Fibre-filled plastics are stiffer and less forgiving. Use generous fillets and walls, and avoid very fine features.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-is-the-same-across-all-four\">What Is the Same Across All Four\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Matte black only.\u003C\u002Fstrong> There are no colour options for any of our carbon-fibre materials.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Dried before every print.\u003C\u002Fstrong> We dry each spool before the job because damp filament prints weak and rough. That adds roughly 12–24 hours, and the ready-by date on your quote already includes it.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Hardened nozzle.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Carbon fibre wears out a standard brass nozzle, so we print these on hardened nozzles.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Bambu Lab printers.\u003C\u002Fstrong> We print on Bambu Lab H2-series machines with a heated chamber. Our PAHT-CF, PPA-CF and PPS-CF are Bambu Lab's own filaments.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>A flat handling fee.\u003C\u002Fstrong> The drying and nozzle setup are billed as a small flat fee per order, shown as its own line on your quote rather than hidden in the per-gram price.\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Supports are harder to remove.\u003C\u002Fstrong> They break off roughly, so design to need as few as you can. Our \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls\">FDM design reference\u003C\u002Fa> has the rules.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"not-sure-which-one-you-need\">Not Sure Which One You Need?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Tell us what the part does, how hot it gets and what it touches. We will suggest the cheapest material that does the job, and if a carbon-fibre grade is overkill we will say so. You can also \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcreate\">upload your file for an instant quote\u003C\u002Fa> in any of the four and compare the prices yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>",[20,33,43,56,69,77,79,89,100,110,122,132,141,151,159,170,180,189,202,213,224,230,239,249,256,266,278,286,293,299,307,316,324,334,344,351,362,369],{"slug":21,"category":22,"date":23,"description":24,"image":25,"readTime":26,"tags":27,"title":32},"3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping","Business","2026-10-13","What FDM printing does well for schools and med-tech R&D: teaching models, class sets, device enclosures, rigs and fixtures, and ordering via Vendors@Gov.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-classrooms-and-med-tech-prototyping.png","6 min read",[28,29,30,31],"education","med-tech","prototyping","Vendors@Gov","3D Printing for Classrooms and Med-Tech Prototyping",{"slug":34,"category":22,"date":23,"description":35,"image":36,"readTime":26,"tags":37,"title":42},"3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies","Buying 3D printing for an agency, school or company: Vendors@Gov, SAP Ariba IDs, POs, itemised quotes and invoices, deposits, tracking and reorders.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-for-government-schools-and-companies.png",[38,31,39,40,41],"procurement","SAP Ariba","business","schools","3D Printing for Government, Schools and Companies in Singapore",{"slug":44,"category":45,"date":23,"description":46,"image":47,"readTime":48,"tags":49,"title":55},"3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started","Guides","Where to learn 3D printing in Singapore, what local print services can do, and when to buy your own printer, from free NLB workshops to industrial parts.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-in-singapore-courses-services-how-to-get-started.png","8 min read",[50,51,52,53,54],"beginners","courses","3D printing service","Singapore","industrial","3D Printing in Singapore: Courses, Services and How to Get Started",{"slug":57,"category":45,"date":58,"description":59,"image":60,"readTime":61,"tags":62,"title":67,"updated_at":68},"3d-printing-infill-explained","2026-05-09","Infill controls a print's strength, weight, print time and cost. A material-by-material guide to infill percentage and patterns, with a quick-reference table.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002F3d-printing-infill-explained.png","9 min read",[63,64,65,66],"infill","strength","cost saving","design tips","3D Printing Infill Explained: How Much Do You Really Need?","2026-08-22T00:00:00Z",{"slug":70,"category":5,"date":6,"description":71,"image":72,"readTime":26,"tags":73,"title":76},"can-a-carbon-fibre-3d-print-replace-a-metal-part","When a PA-CF, PAHT-CF, PPA-CF or PPS-CF print can replace a machined aluminium or steel part, when it can't, and how to redesign the part so it works.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcan-a-carbon-fibre-3d-print-replace-a-metal-part.png",[74,11,12,15,75],"metal replacement","jigs and fixtures","Can a Carbon-Fibre 3D Print Replace a Metal Part?",{"slug":4,"category":5,"date":6,"description":7,"image":8,"readTime":9,"tags":78,"title":17},[11,12,13,14,15,16],{"slug":80,"category":45,"date":23,"description":81,"image":82,"readTime":26,"tags":83,"title":88},"cheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost","The cheapest quote isn't always the cheapest print. How reprints, failed fits, delays and your own time add up, and how to keep the total down.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcheap-vs-reliable-3d-printing-the-real-cost.png",[84,85,86,87],"pricing","reliability","reprints","value","Cheap vs Reliable 3D Printing: The Real Cost of a Print",{"slug":90,"category":45,"date":23,"description":91,"image":92,"readTime":48,"tags":93,"title":99},"designing-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm","How to design 3D-printed jigs, fixtures and soft jaws: material choice, clearances, 3-2-1 location, dowels, inserts and getting them printed fast.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fdesigning-jigs-and-fixtures-for-fdm.png",[94,95,96,97,98],"jigs","fixtures","design","functional parts","materials","Designing Jigs and Fixtures for FDM 3D Printing",{"slug":101,"category":45,"date":23,"description":102,"image":103,"readTime":26,"tags":104,"title":109},"fdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls","Reference tables for FDM design: tolerances, hole undersize, press, slip and snap fits, wall thickness, threads, build size and material heat limits.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-design-reference-tolerances-clearances-walls.png",[96,105,106,107,108],"tolerances","clearances","wall thickness","threads","FDM Design Reference: Tolerances, Clearances and Wall Thickness",{"slug":111,"category":5,"date":112,"description":113,"image":114,"readTime":9,"tags":115,"title":121,"updated_at":68},"fdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose","2026-05-27","FDM and resin (SLA) printing produce very different results. Compare strength, detail, cost and use cases to pick the right process for your project.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-resin-3d-printing-which-to-choose.png",[116,117,118,119,120],"FDM","resin","SLA","comparison","detail","FDM vs Resin 3D Printing: Which Should You Choose?",{"slug":123,"category":45,"date":23,"description":124,"image":125,"readTime":9,"tags":126,"title":131},"fdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore","A decision table for choosing between FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF and metal 3D printing in Singapore, plus what to ask a provider for each process.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffdm-vs-sla-vs-sls-vs-mjf-vs-metal-singapore.png",[127,116,128,129,130],"processes","SLS","MJF","metal printing","FDM vs SLA vs SLS vs MJF vs Metal: Which 3D Printing Process?",{"slug":133,"category":45,"date":23,"description":134,"image":135,"readTime":26,"tags":136,"title":140},"free-file-check-before-you-print","Every file gets a free human check before printing. What we look at, how to flag critical dimensions, the tweaks we suggest and how to send revisions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffree-file-check-before-you-print.png",[137,138,105,139],"file check","design for FDM","file prep","Our Free File Check: What We Look At Before You Print",{"slug":142,"category":22,"date":23,"description":143,"image":144,"readTime":9,"tags":145,"title":150},"from-prototype-to-small-batch-production","When an FDM batch beats injection moulding, how to keep reorders consistent, checking a first article, bulk pricing and planning a production run.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffrom-prototype-to-small-batch-production.png",[146,147,148,149,30],"small batch","production","bulk","reorders","From Prototype to Small-Batch Production with FDM",{"slug":152,"category":45,"date":23,"description":153,"image":154,"readTime":9,"tags":155,"title":158},"functional-vs-visual-3d-prints","A part that has to work and a part that has to look good need different materials, orientation and settings. Here's what changes and what to tell us.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffunctional-vs-visual-3d-prints.png",[97,156,98,157],"display models","orientation","Functional vs Visual 3D Prints: What Changes and How to Tell Us",{"slug":160,"category":45,"date":161,"description":162,"image":163,"readTime":164,"tags":165,"title":168,"updated_at":169},"how-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore","2026-05-20","What 3D printing actually costs in Singapore — real material rates, the minimum order and delivery fee, plus two worked examples, so you know what to expect.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-much-does-3d-printing-cost-in-singapore.png","12 min read",[84,166,53,167,50],"cost","quote","How Much Does 3D Printing Cost in Singapore?","2026-07-31T00:00:00Z",{"slug":171,"category":45,"date":23,"description":172,"image":173,"readTime":26,"tags":174,"title":178,"updated_at":179},"how-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track","Our order flow step by step: an instant slicer-based quote, what drives the price, what a person checks, PayNow payment and tracking on your order page.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-ordering-works-upload-quote-pay-track.png",[175,84,176,177],"ordering","PayNow","order tracking","How Ordering Works: Upload, Quote, Pay and Track","2026-10-18T15:00:00Z",{"slug":181,"category":45,"date":182,"description":183,"image":184,"readTime":48,"tags":185,"title":188,"updated_at":68},"how-strong-are-3d-printed-parts","2026-05-23","Can 3D-printed parts handle real loads? Learn what determines strength — material, infill, walls and orientation — and how to design parts that hold up.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-strong-are-3d-printed-parts.png",[64,186,63,157,187],"durability","engineering","How Strong Are 3D-Printed Parts?",{"slug":190,"category":45,"date":191,"description":192,"image":193,"readTime":194,"tags":195,"title":201},"how-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project","2026-09-30","Getting an FYP prototype, D&T coursework piece or architecture model 3D printed in Singapore: file prep, scale, keeping costs down and meeting deadlines.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-3d-print-your-fyp-or-school-project.png","4 min read",[196,197,198,199,200],"FYP","coursework","architecture models","school projects","budget","How to 3D Print Your FYP, Coursework or Architecture Model in Singapore",{"slug":203,"category":45,"date":191,"description":204,"image":205,"readTime":194,"tags":206,"title":212},"how-to-convert-step-to-stl","Convert STEP to STL in Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape or FreeCAD with the right tolerance settings, or skip it and upload the STEP file directly.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-convert-step-to-stl.png",[207,208,209,210,211],"STEP","STL","CAD","file format","export","How to Convert STEP to STL (and When You Don’t Need To)",{"slug":214,"category":45,"date":191,"description":215,"image":216,"readTime":217,"tags":218,"title":223},"how-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore","No 3D printer? Paste a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse link and get it printed in Singapore. How to pick the file, check the licence and choose a material.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-a-makerworld-model-printed-in-singapore.png","5 min read",[219,220,221,222,50],"MakerWorld","Printables","Thingiverse","licence","How to Get a MakerWorld, Printables or Thingiverse Model Printed in Singapore",{"slug":225,"category":45,"date":191,"description":226,"image":227,"readTime":194,"tags":228,"title":229},"how-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore","Getting something 3D printed in Singapore from start to finish: getting a file, choosing a material, cost, ordering, payment and collection or delivery.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-get-something-3d-printed-in-singapore.png",[50,52,53,98,84],"How to Get Something 3D Printed in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide",{"slug":231,"category":45,"date":232,"description":233,"image":234,"readTime":26,"tags":235,"title":238},"how-to-prepare-stl-files-for-3d-printing","2025-03-28","Everything you need to know about exporting, checking, and fixing STL files before sending them for 3D printing. 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What we do, and what we don't promise.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-we-keep-prints-on-time-and-on-spec.png",[244,245,246,247],"quality","turnaround","reprint guarantee","communication","How We Keep Prints On Time and On Spec",{"slug":250,"category":45,"date":23,"description":251,"image":252,"readTime":26,"tags":253,"title":255},"iterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm","Running a prototype loop with FDM: what each version should test, which material to use, and what to change when a part doesn't fit or breaks.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fiterating-a-part-v1-v2-v3-with-fdm.png",[30,138,98,254],"iteration","Iterating a Part with FDM: v1, v2, v3",{"slug":257,"category":45,"date":191,"description":258,"image":259,"readTime":194,"tags":260,"title":265},"lithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo","How 3D-printed lithophanes work, which photos turn out best, sizes and prices in Singapore, and how to light and display one.","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Flithophanes-guide-choosing-the-right-photo.png",[261,262,263,264],"lithophane","gifts","photo","PLA","Lithophanes: What They Are and How to Choose the Right Photo",{"slug":267,"category":5,"date":268,"description":269,"image":270,"readTime":194,"tags":271,"title":277},"outdoor-3d-prints-choosing-the-right-material","2025-04-10","Not all 3D printing materials survive outdoors. 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