Sunlu Wood Filament Cherry – Wood-filled PLA filament for 3D printing, 1.75 mm, natural wood effect

Sunlu Wood Filament Cherry is a wood-filled PLA filament for FDM/FFF 3D printers that produces a natural cherry-wood appearance with subtle grain texture. The 1.75 mm filament contains real wood powder to give prints a wood-like finish and a mild natural scent during printing. It is intended for decorative objects, figurines, prototypes and architectural elements where both shape and surface aesthetics matter. The filament is compatible with standard hotend setups that support wood-composite filaments and is suitable for hobbyist and professional projects that require an attractive, wood-like look.

Advantages

The filament contains a significant proportion of real wood powder which creates realistic grain and a subtle matte surface, giving prints an authentic wooden appearance rather than a typical plastic finish. Improved flow properties and a consistent diameter reduce printing issues, support fine detail reproduction and enable smoother, more reliable extrusion. Dimensional accuracy and low shrinkage contribute to predictable results across a wide range of FDM printers.

Suitable for

• Decorative ornaments, figurines and statuettes
• Prototypes and scale models with emphasis on surface aesthetics
• Architectural elements and props for visual presentations
• Hobby and craft projects that require a wood-like finish

When it may not be suitable

This wood-filled PLA is not intended for demanding structural or load-bearing applications where engineering-grade strength, high temperature resistance, or significant flexural performance are required. The material has a modest elongation at break and specific thermal limits, so it may not be appropriate for parts exposed to sustained heat or heavy mechanical stress.

Key specifications

• Material type: Wood-filled PLA composite
• Color/variant: Cherry wood effect
• Diameter: 1.75 mm
• Density: 1.10 g/cm³
• Vicat softening temperature: 54 °C
• Heat deflection temperature: 54.4 °C
• Melting temperature: 164 °C
• Melt flow rate: 3.2 g/10 min
• Tensile strength: 37 MPa
• Elongation at break: 3%
• Flexural strength: 65 MPa
• Flexural modulus: 3154 MPa
• Impact resistance (X–Y): 65 kJ/m²

How to use

Load the 1.75 mm Sunlu Wood filament into a compatible FDM/FFF 3D printer and use a standard hotend configuration suitable for wood-composite filaments. Recommended print settings typically include a printing temperature near the filament melting temperature and moderate print speeds to preserve grain detail; adjust retraction and cooling to reduce stringing while maintaining layer adhesion. Ensure stable filament feeding and calibrate extrusion multiplier if necessary to account for composite material flow characteristics. Post-processing such as light sanding or gentle brushing can enhance the wood-like texture and surface finish.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended use: not for structural or high-temperature applications
• Printer compatibility: requires FDM/FFF printers that handle 1.75 mm wood-composite filaments
• Print settings: may require tuning of temperature, speed, retraction and cooling for optimal results
• Finish expectations: contains real wood powder so appearance and scent are natural and may vary slightly between prints

Usage recommendations

For best results, print at moderate speed with temperatures tuned around the filament’s melting point, maintain consistent filament feeding, and apply light post-processing (sanding or brushing) to emphasize the cherry-wood grain and achieve a refined matte finish.