Building a reliable kit from our best selling 3D printing supplies
Products earn a place on this page because makers keep reordering them, which usually means they solve an everyday problem well: a filament that prints predictably, an insert that holds a thread, a cutter that leaves a clean edge. The page updates automatically from customer orders, so the mix shifts over time. Rather than chasing a particular product here, use it to spot proven staples, then visit the category page for every size, colour and material.
Where to go next by category
| Category | What makers stock up on | Browse |
| Everyday filament | PLA and PETG rolls in go-to colours for most prints | PLA and PETG |
| Engineering materials | Nylon, polycarbonate and carbon fibre blends for heat and load | Engineering filament |
| Fasteners and inserts | Brass heat set inserts, stainless screws, nuts and washers | Fasteners |
| Tools | Flush cutters, files, hex keys and nozzle cleaning needles | Tools |
| Storage | Vacuum seal bags, pumps and silica gel desiccant | Vacuum storage |
Tips for a dependable setup
- Settle on a few everyday materials. Fewer filament types means slicer profiles you trust and fewer surprises mid-print.
- Match fasteners to inserts. M3 is the default thread for 3D printed assemblies, so M3 inserts and M3 screws cover most projects.
- Keep consumables in reserve. Spare nozzle cleaning needles, #11 blades and desiccant stop a small problem stalling a big print.
- Store rolls dry. Seal opened filament with desiccant, especially through humid months. See How to Store Filament in Australia's Humidity.
Buying from OzFDM
Orders dispatch from our Perth and Melbourne warehouses, and anything over $299 after discounts ships free Australia-wide (PO Boxes excluded). Filament buyers can mix any colours and materials of 1kg rolls for volume pricing: 5% off 3 or more, 10% off 6 or more, 15% off 12 or more, and 20% off a full carton of 12 in one colour and material.
Best selling 3D printing supplies FAQs
How are best selling products chosen?
The collection is sorted automatically by what customers order, so it shifts as buying patterns change through the year. That makes it a good guide to proven, everyday staples, but not a recommendation for every job. Always check the product page to confirm a material or part suits your printer and your project before you buy.
Which filament should a beginner start with?
PLA is the easiest place to start, printing at modest temperatures without an enclosure on most desktop printers. Move to PETG when parts need more toughness or heat resistance. Our Filament Finder narrows the choice by project, and PLA vs PETG vs ABS compares the three most common materials in plain terms.
What should I buy with my first roll of filament?
A few small extras make early prints much easier: flush cutters for supports and brims, nozzle cleaning needles in your nozzle size, and a vacuum seal bag with desiccant for the opened roll. If you plan to build functional parts, add brass heat set inserts and matching M3 screws. Our starter kits bundle these basics in one order.
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