Endless PETG #3 (July 2022) - Mermaid's Tale Teal and Galactic Empire Purple

by Protoplant, makers of Protopasta comments

Our 3rd installment of Endless PETG adds some more HTPLA favorites to PETG. Galactic Empire Purple and Mermaid’s Tale Teal are both gorgeous and glorious. Both were custom designed for Rose “Maz” Moore and named by the community. How cool is that?

 MTT + GEP

In designing Galactic Empire Purple (GEP), the challenge was to design a dark purple. Maz likes her purples dark! As intended, it's dark, but the abundance of pearl and glitter lighten things up to create a dynamic color that dances in the bright sun. If this is your first time experiencing GEP, you’re in for a royal treat! So park your star destroyer and enjoy!!!

Mermaid’s Tale Teal (MTT) is a sheer anomaly. The challenge was to match the ink of a pen Maz provided and like a gift from the gods, one attempt led to a match! There is something indescribably and indefinably special about MTT. The Filament Librarian literally had trouble quantifying this color. Equaled only by Cupid's Crush Metallic Pink, this Metallic Teal has spectacular sparkle that can only be fully appreciated in person!

 GEP + MTT filament

Lucky you! You’re experiencing some of the best of Protopasta, and we hope you enjoy!!!

Alex and the Protopasta Team

---

Parameters like below should work well on all printers, but 3D printing is complicated and sometimes tricky. Please don't hesitate to reach out to support@protoplant.com for printing assistance.

Machine(s): Prusa MK2/3, Prusa Mini, Creality Ender 3, etc.
Nozzle: 0.4 mm standard or plated brass w/ heater block sock
Nozzle Temp: 210 - 235 C      Bed Temp: 70 - 85 C      Bed Type: PEI
Bed Prep: Clean w/ water or alcohol; Magigoo for additional adhesion + easy release when cool

Outlines: 3      Top/Bot layers: 4     Infill type: Grid     Infill: 30%     
Overlaps: 0     Min layer time: 0     Min Speed: 0          Fill gaps: no     Expansion: 0
Layer height Ext width Speed Fan
 1st Layer 0.21 mm 0.42 mm 20 mm/s all over 0%
Rest of print 0.21 mm 0.42 mm

20 mm/s outline

40 mm/s infill

 20-60%

Some 3D printer hardware is more finicky than others, but most machines perform well with 2-4 cu mm/s or more volume flow rate. A Bondtech heatbreak moves the PTFE junction farther away from the hotend for less finicky printing on the Prusa Mini. For Prusa MKs with stock heatbreak, swapping to e3d v6, lite6, or revo components or slice engineering hotend can reduce hang-ups.

All 3D printers can benefit from a calibrated first layer that is not too close to the build platform. Leaving enough room for material to come out without restriction, yet still close enough to stick, is key for more trouble-free printing. Check out our getting started page for more tips, tricks, and insight!
---
Coils are a great way to get started with Protopasta! Having trouble with loose coils? Check out this awesome printable spool that only takes 50g of filament!

---

Love Protopasta? Write a review, share your prints on social, and/or spread the love by telling everyone you know where to find us!