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Filament Cost Examples

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One PLA print

A 50 g part from a 1 kg spool at $25: the everyday case.

  • $1.31 CAD a part
  • 5% waste
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20 keychains

Small parts in a batch, with a bit more waste for first-layer and purge losses.

  • $0.19 CAD each
  • $3.80 CAD for 20
  • 173 g in total
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Multi-colour print

Colour changes purge filament, so the waste allowance is much higher.

  • $2.27 CAD
  • 35% for purging
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Silk PLA, 500 g spool

Four decorative pieces from a half-kilo silk spool.

  • $1.47 CAD each
  • $5.88 CAD for 4
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