eSUN PLA-Wood Aspen Filament 1 kg

eSUN PLA-Wood Aspen is a decorative PLA-based filament with a wood-like effect, matte surface and light natural Aspen shade. Aspen can be described as a light wood tone, suitable for models that need a soft natural appearance without strong plastic gloss.

Important package detail: this product card specifies the filament on a plastic spool, not a cardboard spool. A plastic spool is convenient for stable feeding, storage, use in dry boxes and spool holders.

🌳 Main advantages

• Aspen shade: a light wood-like color for decorative and design models.
• Wood-like effect: printed models look warmer and more natural than standard PLA prints.
• Matte surface: helps reduce plastic gloss and gives models a more decorative finish.
• PLA-based material: easier to print than engineering filaments and does not require an enclosed chamber.
• Plastic spool: not cardboard, more practical for long-term storage and stable feeding.
• Post-processing friendly: printed models can be sanded, painted, stained and varnished.

📐 Technical specifications

Parameter	Value
Brand	eSUN
Material	PLA-Wood, PLA-based filament with wood-like effect
Color	Aspen / light wood
Diameter	1.75 mm
Net weight	1 kg
Spool type	Plastic spool, not cardboard
Surface	Matte, wood-like, decorative
Material feature	Wood-like appearance based on PLA-based composition and active foaming technology
Compatibility	FDM/FFF 3D printers using 1.75 mm filament

⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters

Parameter	Recommended value
Nozzle temperature	210–235 ℃
Bed temperature	45–60 ℃; for PEI, 55–65 ℃ can be used as a starting range
Printing speed	up to 150 mm/s, but 20–60 mm/s is better for a clean wood-like texture
Best speed for reducing stringing	20–30 mm/s
Fan speed	100%
Recommended nozzle size	0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm
Drying before printing	55 ℃ for more than 8 hours if moisture, bubbles or stringing appear
Build surface	PEI, textured PEI, glass with adhesive or another PLA-compatible surface

Printing tip: PLA-Wood may string more than regular PLA. If hairs or oozing appear, reduce nozzle temperature, lower speed, dry the spool and tune retraction.

🧩 Best applications

• 🪵 Decorative light wood-effect models.
• 🏛️ Architectural models and interior parts.
• 🎨 Art objects, design pieces and sculptures.
• 🌿 Vases, planters, souvenirs and gifts.
• 🎭 Cosplay props and fake wooden parts.
• 🧸 Figurines, miniatures and desktop accessories.
• 🛩️ Aeromodelling and lightweight display models.

✅ 3D printer compatibility

eSUN PLA-Wood Aspen is compatible with most FDM/FFF 3D printers that use 1.75 mm filament and support a 210–235 ℃ nozzle temperature range. It can be used with Creality Ender/K1, Bambu Lab A1/P1/X1, Prusa, Anycubic Kobra, Elegoo Neptune, Sovol, QIDI, Flashforge and other popular 3D printers.

For high-speed printers, do not start at maximum speed immediately. First print a temperature and retraction test, because wood-effect PLA is more sensitive to moisture, temperature and travel speed.

🛠️ Printing recommendations

• Print a temperature tower in the 210–235 ℃ range before a large model.
• For a clean surface and attractive wood-like texture, start at 20–60 mm/s.
• If hairs or stringing appear, reduce temperature and speed.
• Dry the filament if it has been stored open for a long time.
• Use 100% fan speed for clean overhangs.
• Tune Z seam alignment to make the seam less visible on decorative models.
• Avoid unnecessary travel moves across the outer wall of the model.

📦 Storage

• Store the spool in a dry place, preferably in a sealed bag or dry box with desiccant.
• Do not leave the filament exposed in a humid room for a long time.
• The plastic spool is convenient for storage and reuse.
• If the material starts bubbling or stringing, dry it before printing.

📄 File Download: technical files and certificates

• MSDS/SDS — material safety data sheet.
• TDS — technical data sheet with printing parameters and mechanical properties.
• REACH — SVHC report.
• RoHS — restricted substances report.
• Parameters for Bambu Lab & Creality — printing parameters if available on the manufacturer page.

❓ FAQ

 

Is this filament supplied on a plastic or cardboard spool?

This product card specifies eSUN PLA-Wood Aspen 1 kg on a plastic spool, not a cardboard spool.

What color is Aspen?

Aspen is a light wood-like shade. It is suitable for decorative models, architectural models, souvenirs and interior prints.

Does PLA-Wood need drying before printing?

If the spool is new and was vacuum sealed, it can usually be printed immediately. If the filament was stored open and shows bubbles, rough surface or strong stringing, dry it at 55 ℃ for more than 8 hours.

Why does PLA-Wood string?

The wood-like effect and active foaming behavior may increase stringing. Reduce nozzle temperature, lower speed, dry the spool and tune retraction.

Can PLA-Wood prints be painted and sanded?

Yes. PLA-Wood is suitable for decorative post-processing, including sanding, painting, staining and varnishing.