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Best Bed Adhesives for 3D Printing (What Actually Works)

March 24, 2026 by Derek

The best bed adhesive for 3D printing depends on your material, but most users don’t need anything beyond a clean PEI surface. When needed, glue stick, hairspray, and specialty adhesives can help—but only in specific cases. If your prints aren’t sticking, the solution usually isn’t more adhesive—it’s better setup. This post contains affiliate links. As […]

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Do You Need Glue on a PEI Build Plate? (When to Use It)

March 24, 2026 by Derek

You usually do NOT need glue on a PEI build plate. PEI is designed to provide strong adhesion on its own when clean and properly set up. However, glue can help in specific situations—especially with certain materials or when preventing over-adhesion. When You DO NOT Need Glue on PEI For most users: 👉 No glue […]

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