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Hotend
PLA Photochromic Magenta
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Product details
Colour that reacts to the sun.
Print in one shade, step outside, and watch it transform. Hotend's Photochromic PLA shifts colour under UV/sunlight exposure and fades back once out of direct light — perfect for outdoor accessories, jewellery, novelty prints, and anything that should surprise people. All the easy, reliable printing of standard PLA, with a colour-changing twist built right in.
Why you'll love it:
- Shifts colour under natural sunlight/UV exposure
- Fades back to its base colour when out of direct light — fully reversible
- Same smooth, beginner-friendly printing as standard PLA
- Great detail retention for jewellery, keychains, and small accent prints
Recommended Print Settings
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Temp | 200–215°C |
| Bed Temp | 55–60°C |
| Print Speed | 40–60 mm/s |
| Cooling Fan | 100% after first layer |
| Bed Adhesion | Glue stick or PEI sheet recommended |
| Retraction | Standard PLA settings |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.75 mm (±0.02 mm) |
| Spool Weight | 1 kg net |
| Material Base | PLA with photochromic (UV-reactive) additive |
| Colour Shift | Colour shifts under direct sunlight/UV exposure. |
| Reversibility | Fully reversible through repeated colour-change cycles |
Note: The colour change is triggered by UV light specifically — it may not react under standard indoor lighting. Effect intensity varies with sun strength and exposure time.
Delivery & shipping
Free same-day delivery in Raglan, Huntly, Morrinsville, Cambridge, Te Awamutu and the area between them. Available for orders over $150 placed before 3:00 PM on business days. Free Hamilton delivery: no minimum order.
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