===== Bed Adhesion Tips =====

==== Glue Stick ====
Covering your build plate with [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glue_stick|regular glue stick]] may seem odd at first, but it actually works wonders for getting tricky parts and filament to stick better to the build surface. Use a thin layer, globs of glue will hurt, rather than help. Once the print is finished, wash the glue off of the parts and build plate using warm water.

==== Hair Spray ====
A thin misting of hair spray can also help parts stick to the bed.

==== 3D Printing-Specific Adhesion Helpers ====
Some companies manufacture specific adhesion-helpers for 3D prints:
  * [[https://magigoo.com/|Magigoo]]
  * [[https://visionminer.com/products/nano-polymer-adhesive|Vision Miner Nano Polymer Adhesive]]

==== Old Filament Roll Not Sticking To Bed ====
If you're like me, you may have several "almost finished" spools of //ancient// PLA. These old/waterlogged rolls may cause failures by failing to adhere to the print bed. Don't throw out the roll just yet, toss it in a filament dehydrator for at least four hours, then try it again.

Dehydrating a roll of filament can sometimes be enough to bring it back to life.

==== Other Tips and Tricks ====
Some tips from other Whistle Crew volunteers:

  * Increasing wall count to "3"
  * For PLA, set/reduce initial lay print speeds to 30mm/s and 70mm/s for the first layer infill
  * Increasing the first layer bed temp 5c to 10c, for example increase to 60-65c (from 55c) for PLA on a textured PEI plate
  * For Silk PLA, set Initial Layer Speed to 20mm/s, bump first layer bed temp to 75c and the rest at 70c
  * Use nitrile-coated gloves when handling the build plate to keep it free from finger oils