What your lamp is printed in
Every lamp in the collection can be printed in more than one material. The form stays the same, but the light it gives off changes a lot.
Plant-based, soft-touch and our everyday standard.
Glow: Soft, even
Included in every lamp's base price.
Side by side
| Material | Glow | Look | Heat tolerance | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matte PLA | Soft, even | Paper-like, hides layer lines | Good with LED | Included |
| Silk PLA | Soft, brighter at the rim | Satin sheen on each layer | Good with LED | +$15.00 |
| Translucent PETG | Brightest, structure shows | Glassy, lit from within | Higher than PLA | +$20.00 |
| Wood-fill PLA | Mostly through openings | Grainy, warm, opaque | Good with LED | +$25.00 |
Matte PLA
Plant-based, soft-touch and our everyday standard.
- PLA is a thermoplastic made from fermented plant starch such as corn or sugarcane.
- The matte surface hides layer lines and gives an even, paper-like glow.
- Best for bedrooms and living rooms where you want soft, low light.
Silk PLA
A satin sheen that catches light along every printed layer.
- Silk PLA is PLA blended with additives that give it a reflective, satin finish.
- Each 0.2 mm layer picks up highlights, so the form reads clearly when the lamp is off.
- Slightly less diffuse than matte PLA, so the glow is a little brighter at the rim.
Translucent PETG
Tougher and more heat-tolerant, with a glassy, lit-from-within look.
- PETG is the same polymer family used in drink bottles, modified to print cleanly.
- It tolerates more heat than PLA, which suits enclosed pendants and warmer rooms.
- Light passes through more directly, so the shade glows brighter and the structure shows.
Wood-fill PLA
PLA with fine wood fibres, for a warm, grainy, opaque shade.
- Wood-fill PLA blends PLA with fine wood fibre.
- It prints with a natural grain and an opaque body, so light falls down and out the openings.
- Pairs well with timber furniture and darker interiors.
Not sure which to choose?
For a bedroom, start with matte PLA. For a living area where the lamp is a centrepiece, try PETG. Still unsure? Read the FAQs or send us a photo of the space.