Simple Filament Swatch

A swatch to compare print color and transparency.

This swatch is based on the idea of Jims Filament Swatch.

I did not include any fancy test like bridging or overhangs simply because the results have more to do with how the printer is tuned instead of the filament quality.

This swatch only contains a transparency test and does not include any additional features to be able to compare different samples from different printers or the same printer with new firmware/settings.

There is enough space for the use of “8160 address labels” on the swatch to add details about the filament. Take a look at @Brians comment for additional label recommendation.

Print instructions

The swatch is optimized for a .4 mm nozzle and .2 mm layer height. You also need to print with 100% infill in order to get a valid transparency test.

Since many asked me how I did the labels: I use a small box size printer I found on Aliexpress long time ago. You can find similar printers when you search for: "Desktop 58mm Thermal Label Printer USB Bluetooth". The printer comes with an Android/iOS app called MLabel that can be used to create and print labels. Sadly there is no export functionality for the labels so I'm not able to share it.