October 2025
October 2025 Challenge
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Challenge Title
"Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
Overview
Experience the clarity of 3D Fuel's "Clearly Natural" filament in this transparency-focused challenge! Participants attempted to create the clearest possible print, testing the limits of clear filament printing techniques.
The challenge involved printing a simple cylinder (25mm diameter x 50mm height) in vase mode using 3D Fuel's Clearly Natural filament, available in both PCTG and PLA variants.
Key Details
- Challenge Period: October 1 - October 28, 2025
- Material: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" (PCTG or PLA)
- Model: Cylinder - 25mm diameter x 50mm height
- Print Mode: Vase mode (single perimeter wall)
- Filament Usage: Approximately 6 grams per print
Competition Categories
- PCTG Division: For prints using Clearly Natural PCTG
- PLA Division: For prints using Clearly Natural PLA
- Overall Winner: Best clarity across both divisions
- People's Choice Award: Community favorite
- Innovation Award: Most creative clarity technique
Results
Winners were announced at the October 31, 2025 meetup.
Full Challenge Details
For complete challenge information, rules, judging criteria, and model files, visit: