Prusament PLA Blend Viva La Bronze 1kg (NFC)

Prusament PLA Blend Viva La Bronze 1kg (NFC)

Premium PLA filament directly from Prusa Research / Prusament in the popular shade Viva La Bronze. Special Blend composition with metallic pigments creates a striking bronze effect reminiscent of metal, while maintaining the printing ease of classic PLA.

Thanks to the integrated NFC chip (on compatible Original Prusa printers), the printer easily recognizes the material type and can automatically apply the appropriate settings. This simplifies operation and minimizes printing errors.

Key Features

• Luxurious bronze appearance – metallic effect that resembles a real bronze surface finish
• Easy printing even for beginners – PLA material with minimal warping and excellent adhesion between layers
• High diameter accuracy – manufactured with a precision of ±0,03 mm for PLA Blend for reliable filament feeding
• Integrated NFC chip – quick spool and material identification on supported Original Prusa printers
• Suitable for detailed models – excellent rendering of fine structures and decorative elements
• Made in CZ – filament is completely manufactured and controlled at Prusa Research / Prusa Polymers

Recommended Use

Viva La Bronze is the ideal choice for:

• Decorative and design models (statues, busts, art objects)
• Figurines, miniatures, and cosplay accessories
• Gift items, trophies, plaques, and promotional objects
• Representative prototypes and concepts where appearance and first impression are important

For mechanically or thermally demanding parts (e.g., for cars, direct sunlight, functional machine parts), it is better to choose materials like PETG, ASA, or PC Blend.

Printing Parameters (approximate)

* Exact values may vary depending on the specific printer, settings, and environment. For best results, we recommend using Prusament PLA profiles in PrusaSlicer and fine-tuning if necessary.

Material Properties (PLA Blend)

• Material type: PLA (polylactide) – special Prusament PLA Blend
• Density: approximately 1,24 g/cm³
• Hardness: approx. 72 Shore D – hard, rigid material
• Heat resistance: up to approx. 50–55 °C (deformations may occur at higher temperatures)
• Tensile strength: around 45 MPa (depending on print direction and settings)

PLA has a lower glass transition temperature, so it is not suitable for parts permanently exposed to heat (e.g., on a car dashboard or in direct summer sun). The advantage, on the other hand, is easy processing and minimal tendency to warp.

Tips for Successful Printing

• Clean bed surface – degrease the PEI sheet (e.g., with isopropyl alcohol) before printing according to the printer manufacturer's recommendations.
• Sufficient cooling – metallic PLA Blends (Viva La Bronze, Oh My Gold, etc.) can be more sensitive to insufficient cooling on overhangs. Use 100 % fan, or reduce print speed for fine details.
• Bed adhesion – usually no separation agent is needed; for very large areas, a glue stick can help.
• Postprocessing – PLA is harder and more difficult to sand; wet sanding (with water) is recommended so the surface does not overheat and melt.

Why choose Prusament PLA Blend Viva La Bronze

• Material developed and manufactured by the Prusa team directly in the Czech Republic
• Strict quality control of diameter and spool winding – stable filament feeding
• Impressive bronze color that catches the eye at first glance
• NFC variant – more convenient use with Original Prusa printers supporting NFC reading from spools

If you are looking for a representative material for your best prints, statues, and design models, Prusament PLA Blend Viva La Bronze with NFC is a great choice.

Key Features:

• Metallic bronze shade Viva La Bronze with a very attractive surface appearance
• Easy-to-print PLA Blend, suitable even for beginners
• High dimensional accuracy of the filament (±0,03 mm for PLA Blend)
• Integrated NFC chip for automatic spool identification on supported Original Prusa printers
• Suitable for detailed decorative models, figurines, trophies, and design prototypes
• Low tendency to warp and good layer adhesion
• Production and quality control directly at Prusa Research / Prusa Polymers in the Czech Republic