I Tested Michaels Filament... Here's What I Found

Michaels is officially in the 3D printing business, but is their Make Market filament actually worth buying? After picking up an assortment covering each type, I printed them all to see how they perform in the real world. In this video, I compare the colors to the packaging, show how each filament looks after printing, point out what surprised me, and share which ones I'd actually recommend. If you've been wondering whether Michaels filament is worth picking up the next time you're in the store, this video should help answer that question. In this video: • Colors from each type Michaels Make Market filament• Printed color vs. box color comparison• Basic PLA, Matte PLA, Silk, Marble & Glitter• Print quality and first impressions• My favorite colors• Which filaments I'd buy again Have you tried Michaels filament yet? Let me know which colors you've printed and how they worked for you. Keep Track of Every Project Whether you're dialing in a new printer, experimenting with new technologies, or simply trying to improve your results, keeping good notes can save a lot of time and frustration. That's exactly why I created The Layered Workshop Project Log Books. They provide a dedicated place to record settings, materials, successes, failures, and lessons learned so every project helps improve the next one. Grab yours here: https://www.thelayeredworkshop.com/lo... Amazon Affiliate Links As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The products below are tools I personally use in my workshop. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Adhesives • Weld-On 16 https://amzn.to/4ezFX6T Safety • 3M Respirator https://amzn.to/4w90Dtv • Klein Safety Glasses https://amzn.to/4gHOLKw • Heat Resistant Gloves https://amzn.to/4ePLhDl • Latex Gloves https://amzn.to/3T2GneM Hand Tools • Spring Loaded Wire Cutters https://amzn.to/4ewZhCZ • 3-Piece Plier Set https://amzn.to/3SOxqpn • 8" Needle Nose Pliers https://amzn.to/3R80I1L • Metric Tape Measure https://amzn.to/4f6gByM • Metric/Imperial Machinist Ruler Set https://amzn.to/43U75bZ Power Tools • Ryobi Rotary Tool https://amzn.to/44C4OlL 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please consider liking, subscribing, and turning on notifications so you don't miss future videos covering 3D printing, maker technology, product testing, and practical projects. Music licensed from PremiumBeat. Chapters: 00:26 Michaels is Selling Filament?! 00:51 The Plan 01:18 Pricing 01:50 Packaging 02:49 Spools 03:18 Desiccant Packs 04:20 Box to spool color match 04:33 Printing 04:58 Basic and Matte PLA 05:10 Silk PLA 06:20 Glitter PLA 06:37 Marble PLA 08:03 Final Thoughts