# What filament should I use for miniatures?

Print miniatures in PLA. Prusa names PLA for detailed models and figures, and the r/PrintedMinis threads about small models are about PLA and PLA+, not ABS or ASA.

Choose PLA, then choose a nozzle small enough for the model. The brand argument on the forums is about consistency and matte finish, not about switching to ABS.

Updated 2026-10-14. Sources accessed 2026-10-14. Use case: Miniatures.

## Ranked filaments

| Rank | Filament | Nozzle | Bed | Price per kg |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Prusament PLA | 205–225 °C | 40–60 °C | Not listed |
| 2 | Polymaker Polylite PLA | 190–230 °C | 25–60 °C | Not listed |
| 3 | ELEGOO PLA Basic | 190–230 °C | 35–65 °C | Not listed |
| 4 | eSUN 3D PLA+ | 190–230 °C | 50–70 °C | Not listed |

## What the community says

r/PrintedMinis asks which PLA, not whether to switch to PETG, for 28 mm models. Replies name Bambu PLA, Elegoo PLA+, eSUN PLA+, and matte PLA, argue about layer lines and paint, and tell people to dry the spool. PETG appears as a sturdier option for larger, less detailed models. Resin is the comparison when the goal is display detail.

## Sources

- [PLA, Prusa Knowledge Base](https://help.prusa3d.com/article/pla_2062) (manufacturer)
- [Prusa filament material guide](https://help.prusa3d.com/filament-material-guide) (manufacturer)
- [What filament do you use for printing miniatures?, r/PrintedMinis](https://www.reddit.com/r/PrintedMinis/comments/1l27187/what_filament_do_you_use_for_printing_miniatures/) (reddit)
- [Best filament for 3D printed minis?, r/PrintedMinis](https://www.reddit.com/r/PrintedMinis/comments/1riroz8/best_filament_for_3d_printed_minis_pla_vs_pla_vs/) (reddit)

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