How-To

Learn when your 3D print needs supports, how to choose between tree and normal types, set up supports in Bambu Studio and Cura, and configure settings for easy removal. A hands-on guide for beginners.

A complete beginner's guide to multicolor 3D printing. Covers 5 methods from free manual swaps to automatic AMS systems, with step-by-step instructions for Bambu Studio, Cura, and PrusaSlicer.

A temperature tower prints multiple temperature settings in one go, showing you exactly which temperature works best for your specific filament. This guide covers how to print one in Bambu Studio, Orca Slicer, and Cura, plus how to read the results.

Stringing happens when molten filament oozes from the nozzle during travel moves, leaving thin wisps between parts of your print. This guide covers every fix in order from simplest to most advanced.

A raft is a temporary multi-layer platform printed beneath your model to prevent warping and improve bed adhesion. This guide covers when to use one, how to configure raft settings, and how to remove it cleanly.

Infill is the internal structure hidden inside your 3D prints. It determines strength, weight, print time, and material use. This guide explains every pattern, helps you pick the right density, and shows you how to set it up in your slicer.

Ironing is a slicer feature that makes your print's top surface glass-smooth by passing the hot nozzle over it a second time. This guide covers how to enable it, the best settings, and when it's actually worth using.

A brim is a flat ring of filament printed around the base of your model to prevent warping and improve bed adhesion. This guide covers when to use a brim, how to set it up in popular slicers, and how to remove it cleanly.

3D printers build objects layer by layer — and every layer needs something solid beneath it. Here's why floating layers fail and 5 ways to fix it.