Wood Filled
Wood-filled filament in 3D printing is a composite material that combines thermoplastics with wood particles or fibers. This filament provides a unique aesthetic, resembling the appearance and texture of wood, while retaining the versatility of 3D printing. Ideal for creating objects with a natural, wooden finish, it is often used in artistic and decorative prints. The resulting prints may showcase wood-like textures, making it a popular choice for projects where a natural appearance is desired, such as architectural models, artistic sculptures, or custom furniture prototypes.
Applications
1
Artistic and Decorative Prints
Wood-filled filament is commonly used in 3D printing for creating artistic and decorative objects, allowing for the production of items with a natural wood-like appearance.
2
Architectural Models
This filament finds applications in 3D printing architectural models where a realistic representation of wooden elements, such as furniture or building structures, is desired.
3
Custom Furniture Prototypes
Wood-filled 3D printing is employed for prototyping custom furniture designs, enabling designers to visualize and test wooden components before committing to traditional manufacturing methods.
Samples
Photo credits: TRACKLIGHT
Coffee Tray
Coffee tray designed in Fusion 360 with flower vase / spoon holder, printed in 2 different wood filament colors with a single extruder, sanded and lightly varnished to restore color after sanding. The tray fits my Turkish/espresso coffee small cups, you can scale it up to fit what you usually use.
Photo credits: TRACKLIGHT
Swing Planter
Here is a model for an outdoor planter looking like a homemade wooden swing! It looks the best if you have wood filament as I also added some texture to make it look more real. In two versions: one with 2 holes of 68mm diameter and one with 3 holes of 45mm for smaller pots. The holes for the strings have a 3mm diameter.
Photo credits: TRACKLIGHT
The Anchor and Eel
The anchor and moray eel printed in wood filament, sanded and brushed with Minwax wood satin. A semi-gloss varnish was applied later.
