Gear Guide

Filaments for the perfect maps

Every filament on this page has been tested on real map prints. Links are affiliate. they cost you nothing extra and help support the project.

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OVERTURE

PLA - Olivegreen

My Default Choice of Green as the Base Color

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eSUN

PLA - Olivegreen

Also called Olivegreen but a much darker shade. I use it for Forests

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ELEGOO

PLA+ - Gray

I use this Gray for Mountains and Rocks. On City Maps i use it for Roads

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OVERTURE

PLA (Gradient) - Sedimentary Rock

Perfect rock texture for desert style maps and canyons

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Polymaker

PolyTerra PLA — Cotton White

Matte, earthy tones and eco-friendly packaging. One of the best whites for wall-display maps — very low sheen.

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Hatchbox

PLA — Silk Gold

The silk sheen catches light beautifully on raised terrain ridges. Makes for a stunning gift when framed and mounted.

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