I've been experimenting with 3D printing surfaces,

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I’ve been experimenting with 3D printing surfaces, here are my findings which you might find helpful and/or interesting: https://3dprinterchat.com/2016/02/3d-printer-surface-comparason/

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Note on glass availability: any place that does picture framing has the ability to cut glass.

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You might want to add Coropad and Printbite to the list at some stage since those compete with Buildtak

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PLA sticks beautifully on heated glass. One of my favorite beds.

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I use strips of 3M-150 Automotive Tape on the bed.

http://www.shop3m.com.au/3mtm-150-automotive-masking-tape-24mm-x-50m.html

This tape is very tough and each application lasts for ages - basically until I damage it with a sharp object. Usually I replace the tape every 3 or 4 months.

I apply UHU glue stick on top of the 3M-150 tape which I then firmly rub over with a spatula until it gets super tacky. Initially the glue is very slippery, but up to a minute of rubbing later the slipperiness has all gone.

Rubbing over the UHU glue makes it extremely tacky - so tacky that I need to take care with the objects I print - they must have minimal contact with the bed or the only way to get the print off is to cut the 3M-150 tape off first.

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I’ve started using Printbite, flipping brilliant no messing about changing bed type for different filaments.