Recently, I had a chance to experiment with Conjure’s Silk and Matte PLA filaments by Chitu Systems, the creators behind the renowned CHITUBOX slicer software. Also known within the 3D printing community for their resin-based solutions, Chitu Systems extended their expertise into filament production, expanding the Conjure brand. Testing filaments designed by slicing software experts is intriguing. In this review, we’ll test print some awesome and challenging models, briefly delve into the specifics, and feature other Conjure filaments already published elsewhere on this website.
This Guide Covers
- About Chitu Systems
- Silk Rainbow PLA and Test Prints
- Matte Rainbow PLA and Test Prints
- Other Conjure Filaments and Makes
- Conclusion and Pros & Cons
About Chitu Systems
Chitu Systems, a division of CBD-Tech established in 2014, is one of China’s pioneering technology firms specializing in the research and development of control systems and software for 3D printers. Over the years, it has been dedicated to delivering expert control systems and software solutions to both businesses and individual users within the 3D printing industry.
Conjure Silk Rainbow PLA and Test Prints
Price: $17-19
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To evaluate this filament, I chose to print large and challenging models. When using rainbow filaments, achieving the desired colour transition greatly depends on the model’s size. I printed three models in varying sizes. As you can observe, smaller objects show minimal colour transition, whereas larger objects display the full spectrum of the transition more prominently.
3D Model by Kijai on Printables
©3DWithUs – Print and Photo: Phil Macey
The Moon City model by Kijai Designs turned out exceptionally well with this filament. The filament’s qualities perfectly complement the striking design of the model. The model looks stunning in silk PLA, and I believe it would also look equally impressive in matte PLA. This particular print was made on the Creality K1 Max.
Next, I printed a Voronoi Skull by Joker3D on MakerWorld, which also turned out great. Printing in Voronoi style is challenging for both the filament and the printer due to the complex design. Printing models in this style involve numerous retractions, extensive bridging, and precise cooling, all of which challenge the capabilities of desktop 3D printers.
3D Model by Triple G Workshop on Printables
©3DWithUs – Print and Photo: Phil Macey
The last object I printed with this filament is the ‘Print in Place Helicopter Toy’ by Triple G Workshop, available on Printables. As I mentioned before, the colour transition is not noticeable due to the model’s small size. This is an interesting model that is printed upside down. The model came out very well, without stringing or other issues, on the Creality K1 Max.
Conjure Matte Rainbow PLA and Test Prints
Like any other rainbow filament, Matte Rainbow PLA filament is made to create colourful transitions. Conjure’s Matte Rainbow PLA filament consists of gorgeous pastel shades. This filament can be used for both large prints to see the transitions more prominently or for small objects separately. 3D prints almost always look great in pastel colours.
3D Model by STLflix
©3DWithUs – Print and Photo: Phil Macey
As you can see, the T-Rex Skull by STLFlix features color-rich transitions. Thanks to the design and printing requirements, the area where the skull connects has the same, light blue matte color shade. Have a look at the stand; it also came out well and showcases the color transition. T-Rex Skull printed on the Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus that I recently reviewed.
3D Model by IXPatch on Printables
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The popular flexible articulated Pokémon Charizard model by IXPatch is another challenging model that both the filament and 3D printer handle well. All flexible articulated models require special attention to bed adhesion, retraction, and cooling settings. Few budget 3D printers can do it right without extra 3D printer tuning. This model came out well on my Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus.
Other Conjure Filaments
Here are other Conjure filaments I would recommend investigating.
Conjure Chameleon
This filament is supposed to change shade with light and angle. Upon closer examination of other people’s makes, it resembles sparkly PLA. It’s made with a similar concept to Marble PLA, galaxy blue or black PLA.
Conjure High-Speed PLA+:
High-Speed PLA+ is an innovative addition tailored for those prioritising efficiency and speed. This filament is designed to withstand higher printing speeds without compromising the quality of the print. High-Speed PLA+ ensures that time efficiency matches top-notch print fidelity, making it a go-to choice for businesses and fast-paced creators.
©3DWithUs – Print & Photo: Max Funkner
Here is the print in Conjure High-Speed PLA+ that was earlier featured on this website. Max batch printed Post-It Note Holders when reviewing the Elegoo Neptune Max 4. High-speed PLA is becoming the new normal, a standard, as most printers have become faster.
©3DWithUs – Print & Photo: Max Funkner
Max also printed a Redwood Giant Tree Trunk Vase in Spiralize Outer Contour mode to showcase the machine’s large build volume. This is an example of the other filament colors and shades that Chitu Systems offers with its Conjure filament brand.
Conclusion and Pros & Cons
PROS:
Price
Quality
CONS:
Spools made of plastics for some of the filaments
I hope my guide has demonstrated the possibilities when printing with high-quality Conjure filaments. Beyond maintaining and updating their CHITUBOX slicer software, Chitu Systems has excelled in supplying top-notch resin and FDM 3D printing materials. Additionally, the pricing is quite attractive. The resin and filament can be affordably purchased through their website and Amazon pages.
