The PLAbook is your own personal guide to 3D printing.

No matter where you are in your journey, The PLAbook offers helpful tips, recommendations, and firsthand insights.

How Do 3D Printers Work?

See the 3D Printer In Action

FAQs

Is PLA Food Safe?

Yes, PLA (Polylactic Acid) is generally considered food safe, but with important caveats depending on how it’s manufactured and used.

What is the Best 3D Printing Software?

The best 3D printing software depends on your experience level, use case, and whether you’re focused on design (CAD), slicing (G-code generation), or printer control.

Does PLAground design their 3D Prints?

When you submit a custom request, we may design it in-house, depending on the scope of the request. We are licensed resellers so the majority of our prints are designed by third parties.

What is the Best 3D Printer to Start with?

The best 3D printer for beginners depends on your budget, goals (e.g. prototyping, hobbies, education), and preferred material type.

Get Started with 3D Printing—No Experience Needed!

When you Subscribe to PLAbook Notes (coming soon...) you will receive our Beginner Print Pack—3 hand-picked design files and a PLA cheat sheet - all in one printable guide.