Quick diagnosis
Improve silk PLA surface finish by tuning temperature, speed, cooling, and outer wall settings.
Likely causes
- Speed too high
- Temperature too low or too high
- Inconsistent cooling
- Wet filament
Step-by-step fix
- Print a little slower than standard PLA.
- Tune temperature for shine and detail.
- Use consistent cooling.
- Avoid excessive flow.
What to check before changing more settings
Only change one variable at a time. Save your current slicer profile before testing, use a small repeatable test print, and compare the result before moving to the next adjustment.
Helpful gear to check
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