PrintOnion Guides

News 3 min read Updated 2026-05-29

Welcome to the PrintOnion blog

Here we share guides, comparisons and tips on 3D printing and filament.

Quick facts

Categories Materials, Comparisons, Troubleshooting
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What you will find here

Our knowledge base collects guides, comparisons and practical tips on 3D printing.

Tip: New to 3D printing? Start with our guide to PLA. It is the easiest material to print.

Material guides

We cover all the common filament types: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon and more. You will learn about properties, temperatures and what each material is best suited for.

PLA: easy and compostable.

PETG: strong and water-resistant.

ABS/ASA: tough materials for functional parts.

Comparisons

Not sure which material to choose? Our comparison guides put the materials side by side, for example PLA or PETG? and PLA, PETG or ABS?

Tips & troubleshooting

Stringing, warping, poor adhesion? We gather the most common problems and how to solve them, including how to dry damp filament.

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