Protopasta Protopasta Jurassic Jungle Green c-Matte PLA Filament - 1.75mm (0.5kg)
Celebrate the magic of summer blockbusters with three premium 3D printer filament colors inspired by iconic Hollywood films. Protopasta's Contemporary Collection brings cinematic flair to your 3D printing projects with carefully curated colors that capture the essence of legendary summer movies.
- Prints easily like PLA without the need for a hardened nozzle.
- Three new blockbuster-inspired colors from iconic summer films.
- Part of the exclusive Contemporary Collection series.
- Premium PLA filament quality for reliable printing performance.
- Easily heat-treat your 3D parts post-printing at 100-120°C (200-250°F) to achieve up to three times the thermal stability of standard PLA.
Protopasta Contemporary Collection HTPLA Filament
Cinematically Inspired Colors
Protopasta's blockbuster-inspired 3D printing filament brings Hollywood magic to your projects with three new premium colors from iconic films.
Key Features of the Protopasta Contemporary Collection HTPLA Filament:
- Exclusive chocolate brown, low gloss green, and color-changing fuchsia from Protopasta's Endless PLA collection.
- Creates rich, consistent, and durable 3D prints.
- Premium PLA formulation for reliable printing performance.
- High-speed 3D printing is compatible with HFPLA technology.
- Designed and produced exclusively for Protopasta quality standards.
Premium PLA Performance
Built on Protopasta's proven PLA base, these filaments deliver reliable 3D printing with excellent layer adhesion and minimal warping. Consistent diameter and quality control ensure smooth feeding and predictable results on most 3D printers.
- Reliable 3D printing performance and consistency with good shape retention.
- Excellent layer adhesion and surface finish.
- Consistent filament diameter compatible with most FDM 3D printers.
Hollywood-Inspired HTPLA
Each color in this collection is thoughtfully inspired by iconic summer blockbuster films, bringing cinematic storytelling to your 3D prints. The carefully selected palette captures the essence and visual impact of legendary Hollywood productions.
- Three unique colors inspired by classic blockbusters.
- A vibrant trio of cinema-quality colors.
- Perfect for themed builds and creative projects.
Reliably Rich Color
This unique chocolate brown shade is part of Protopasta's exclusive Endless PLA collection, offering a rich, opaque finish that stands out from standard brown filaments. The carefully formulated color provides consistent results across your entire 3D print, making it perfect for decorative pieces and professional prototypes.
- Rich, opaque chocolate brown finish inspired by The Goonies.
- Consistent color throughout every 3D print.
- Exclusively limited Protopasta formulation and color.
Professionally Optimized
The CaCO3 calcium carbonate fill gives Jurassic Jungle Green c-Matte PLA a brass-like hardness while significantly reducing nozzle wear during 3D printing. This stone-filled formulation provides improved mechanical properties and extends the life of your 3D printer components. Built on HFPLA technology, this Jurassic Park-inspired filament is specifically designed for fast 3D printing without sacrificing quality. This textured finish eliminates the need for post-processing to achieve a professional look, saving time and effort on your projects.
- Low moisture absorption and reduced brittleness ensure consistent flow and reliable results even at increased 3D print speeds.
- The low-gloss matte surface effectively hides layer lines and provides a premium appearance straight from the 3D printer.
- HFPLA base for high-speed compatibility results in consistent matte texture throughout 3D prints.
Dynamic Color Transitions
Black to the Fuschia 3D prints become a unique piece of art with smooth color transitions from light to dark fuchsia that occur approximately every 50 grams of filament. This creates natural gradient effects that make each layer visually distinct and adds depth to your finished 3D prints.
- Seamless, naturally occurring color transitions flow from light to dark tones.
- Each spool produces distinctive results based on your specific print settings, model geometry, and layer heights.
- Every spool creates different patterns, resulting in one-of-a-kind artistic results.
Ideal for Advanced Applications
- Heat treating HTPLA changes its internal structure, allowing it to maintain its properties well above the glass transition temperature (Tg) and up towards the melting point (Tm).
- The shift from an amorphous to a crystalline structure means that HTPLA retains its strength and functionality even in higher temperature environments, making it ideal for more demanding applications.
- This transformation significantly broadens the useful temperature range of HTPLA, as demonstrated by the difference between Tg and Tm in differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results.
- With its enhanced properties, HTPLA is perfect for 3D projects requiring higher thermal stability without sacrificing the ease of use associated with standard PLA.
How to Anneal HTPLA
To fully capitalize on the benefits of HTPLA, heat treating (or annealing) is essential post-printing, as the crystalline structure reverts to amorphous when melted. Follow these improved step-by-step instructions to enhance your 3D prints:
Gather Your Materials:
- A large oven with precise temperature control and stability.
- Aluminum foil, if you have a small oven or one with glowing coils, to shield the 3D prints from direct heat.
- A flat surface, such as a wood block, cutting board, or silicone mat, is placed on a baking sheet.
- Your HTPLA 3D printed parts, with supports if necessary.
Prep Your Oven:
- Preheat the oven to a temperature range of 95-120°C (200-250°F).
- If using an electric oven, wait until the coils are no longer glowing. If glowing coils are unavoidable, cover them with the foil sheet to prevent direct heat exposure before preheating your oven.
Bake Your 3D Prints:
- Once the oven is preheated, carefully place your 3D printed part on the prepared surface and insert it into the oven.
- Bake the part for approximately 10 minutes. Or until you observe a change in the material's appearance, indicating the transformation to a crystalline structure.
Technical Specifications
Material Properties
| Properties | Value/Description |
| Base Material | Heat treatable PLA w/ high temp resistance |
| Characteristics | Low odor, non-toxic, renewably sourced |
| Molecular Structure |
Amorphous or partially crystalline
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| Max particle size | 0.1 mm (may limit resolution) |
| Density | Approximately 1.24 g/cc |
| Length | Approximately 346 m/kg (1.75 mm) & 130 m/kg (2.85 mm) |
| Min Bend Diameter | 15 mm (1.75 mm) & 40 mm (2.85 mm) |
| Glass Transition (Tg) Onset |
Approximately 60°C (140°F) |
| Melt Point (Tm) Onset | Approximately 155°C (310°F) |
| Max Use |
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Print Settings
| Nozzle Temperature [°C] | 206 |
| Heated Bed Temperature [°C] | 60 |
| Print Speed [mm/s] | 25-45 |
| Flow Rate/Extrusion Multiplier [%] | 100 |
| Extrusion Width [mm] | .45 (.05mm larger than nozzle size) |
| Volume Flow Rate [mm³/s] | 2-3 |
Heat Treating
| Part Axis | Percentage |
| Scale Values (x/y-axis) | 102.2% |
| Scale Values (z-axis) | 99% |
| Typical Heat Treat Temperature | Typical Heat Treat Time |
| 95-110°C | Approximately 10 minutes |
Tips & Tricks
- HTPLA doesn't require drying, but if drying, do not dry above the glass transition temperature, as this can heat treat HTPLA. For PLA, dry at 50°C (125°F).
- Use a 0.4 mm brass or plated brass nozzle with a heater block sock at a temperature of 195 - 225 °C and a bed temperature of 50 - 56°C.
- Ensure your 3D print bed is clean with adhesive.
What's In the Bag?
All Protopasta 3D Printer Filament is wrapped in plastic and packaged in a vacuum-sealed bag with a desiccant pouch.
