Cookiecad - Black Star Stuff Translucent Glitter PLA Filament (1.75mm, 1kg)

Capture the stark, captivating beauty of a starlit night sky. Cookiecad Black Star Stuff PLA is a premium specialty filament that blends a subtle, smoky translucent black base with a dense concentration of brilliant silver micro-glitter. The unique translucent formulation allows ambient light to pass partially through the outer shell of your model, illuminating the suspended silver particles at multiple depths for a breathtaking, cosmic 3D effect.

The Cosmic Depth of Translucent Layers

Because the smoky black base material is semi-transparent, you can use your slicing configurations to create stunning optical variations. Adjusting your infill density, choosing artistic infill geometries (like gyroid or cubic), or varying the number of perimeter walls alters how light reflects inside the model—making the silver glitter flakes shimmer like distant constellations. It is an exceptional choice for astronomical models, sci-fi props, custom jewelry dishes, holiday decorations, and high-end display pieces.

Why Choose Cookiecad Glitter PLA?

• Flawless Layer Masking: The brilliant distribution of silver micro-glitter flakes disrupts uniform surface reflections, masterfully hiding standard layer lines and minor print artifacts right off the bed.
• Legendary PLA Ease of Use: Offers the absolute user-friendliness that makes PLA the industry standard—boasting ultra-low thermal shrinkage, excellent bed adhesion, and virtually zero corner warping.
• Nozzle-Friendly Formulation: Unlike highly abrasive composite filaments (like carbon fiber or glow-in-the-dark), Cookiecad’s micro-glitter flakes are completely safe for standard brass nozzles, ensuring long-term hardware reliability.

Pro Printing & Hardware Tips for Success

Suspended glitter particles behave slightly differently than pure polymers. To ensure a smooth, worry-free printing experience, keep these helpful setup tips in mind:

• Hardware Optimization: Cookiecad uses ultra-fine micro-glitter particles, meaning you can achieve completely successful prints using a standard 0.4mm nozzle. However, upgrading to a 0.6mm nozzle or using a direct-drive extruder configuration drastically minimizes backpressure and virtually eliminates the risk of particle accumulation over massive, multi-day print jobs.
• Nozzle/Extruder Temperature: 200°C – 225°C (Printing slightly hotter than standard PLA helps the translucent base flow smoothly around the glitter flakes for maximum optical clarity).
• Heated Bed Temperature: 50°C – 60°C
• Part Cooling Fan: ON / High Speed (Crucial for locking down crisp overhang paths and maintaining sharp geometric edges).