{"id":1301,"date":"2026-06-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/?p=1301"},"modified":"2026-10-07T09:14:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:14:39","slug":"como-cuidar-acessorios-pla-impressao-3d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/como-cuidar-acessorios-pla-impressao-3d\/","title":{"rendered":"Como usar e cuidar dos seus acess\u00f3rios em PLA impressos em 3D"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saber como cuidar de acess\u00f3rios em PLA<\/strong> impressos em 3D \u00e9 mais simples do que parece \u2014 e diferente do que muita gente imagina. PLA<\/a> n\u00e3o precisa dos mesmos cuidados que prata (que oxida), nem de polimento como metais, nem de caixinhas antihumidade como couro. Mas tem suas especificidades, e conhec\u00ea-las faz diferen\u00e7a na durabilidade das pe\u00e7as.<\/p>\n

Este guia foi escrito pela KUBOLAB para responder as perguntas mais frequentes que recebemos de clientes sobre conserva\u00e7\u00e3o, armazenamento e uso cotidiano dos acess\u00f3rios.<\/p>\n

O PLA na pr\u00e1tica: resist\u00eancia que surpreende<\/h2>\n

A primeira impress\u00e3o de quem recebe uma pe\u00e7a KUBOLAB frequentemente \u00e9 de surpresa com a leveza. A segunda, quando testa a resist\u00eancia, \u00e9 com a rigidez. PLA bem processado tem uma dureza compar\u00e1vel a determinados tipos de ABS e supera muitos termopl\u00e1sticos de uso geral em rigidez de superf\u00edcie.<\/p>\n

As pe\u00e7as KUBOLAB s\u00e3o projetadas com as propriedades mec\u00e2nicas do PLA em mente \u2014 espessuras calculadas, geometrias que distribuem esfor\u00e7o, e par\u00e2metros de impress\u00e3o que garantem coes\u00e3o entre camadas. O resultado s\u00e3o pe\u00e7as que suportam o uso cotidiano com folga.<\/p>\n

Dito isso, PLA tem limites. Entend\u00ea-los \u00e9 a base do cuidado correto.<\/p>\n

O maior inimigo do PLA \u00e9 o calor.<\/strong> O ponto de amolecimento do PLA padr\u00e3o fica entre 55\u00b0C e 65\u00b0C \u2014 temperatura que pode ser atingida facilmente no interior de um carro parado ao sol num dia quente de ver\u00e3o brasileiro, ou em ambientes com radia\u00e7\u00e3o solar direta por longos per\u00edodos. Nessa temperatura, a pe\u00e7a n\u00e3o derrete, mas pode deformar sob press\u00e3o.<\/p>\n

No uso normal \u2014 vestida, em ambientes internos, sob luz artificial \u2014 nenhuma pe\u00e7a KUBOLAB atingir\u00e1 essa temperatura. O risco \u00e9 espec\u00edfico: carros quentes, janelas com incid\u00eancia solar direta, pr\u00f3ximo a fontes de calor como secador de cabelo ou forno.<\/p>\n

Como armazenar seus acess\u00f3rios KUBOLAB<\/h2>\n

O armazenamento ideal para pe\u00e7as em PLA \u00e9 simples: longe do calor, longe da umidade excessiva prolongada, e protegidas de impacto.<\/p>\n

Temperatura ambiente normal (entre 18\u00b0C e 30\u00b0C) \u00e9 completamente segura para armazenamento indefinido. N\u00e3o \u00e9 necess\u00e1rio ambiente climatizado especial.<\/p>\n

Para colares<\/a>:<\/strong> guardar suspensos ou estendidos sobre superf\u00edcie plana evita que a estrutura sofra press\u00e3o concentrada em um ponto. Uma caixa com compartimento separado por pe\u00e7a ou um porta-joias com ganchos funciona bem.<\/p>\n

Para broches<\/a>:<\/strong> guardar em caixa com espuma ou tecido macio protege a parte da fixa\u00e7\u00e3o magn\u00e9tica e evita que os elementos mais delicados da geometria sejam pressionados contra superf\u00edcies duras.<\/p>\n

Para an\u00e9is<\/a>:<\/strong> guardar separados evita arranh\u00f5es entre pe\u00e7as. O PLA pode ser riscado por materiais mais duros (como outros metais ou cer\u00e2mica) se ficarem em contato direto por per\u00edodos longos.<\/p>\n

A embalagem em que as pe\u00e7as chegam pode ser reutilizada para armazenamento \u2014 foi projetada para proteger as pe\u00e7as durante o transporte e funciona bem para o dia a dia.<\/p>\n

O que evitar: calor, produtos qu\u00edmicos e press\u00e3o mec\u00e2nica<\/h2>\n

Al\u00e9m do calor j\u00e1 mencionado, h\u00e1 outros fatores que podem comprometer as pe\u00e7as ao longo do tempo.<\/p>\n

Solventes e produtos qu\u00edmicos:<\/strong> evitar contato com acetona (remove acabamento de superf\u00edcie do PLA), \u00e1lcool em alta concentra\u00e7\u00e3o por per\u00edodos prolongados, e produtos de limpeza dom\u00e9stica agressivos. No uso cotidiano \u2014 perfume, protetor solar, creme de m\u00e3os \u2014 o contato eventual n\u00e3o causa dano, mas \u00e9 bom limpar a pe\u00e7a ap\u00f3s o uso se houver contato frequente com esses produtos.<\/p>\n

Press\u00e3o mec\u00e2nica concentrada:<\/strong> sentar sobre uma pe\u00e7a, guardar com peso em cima por longos per\u00edodos, ou dobrar for\u00e7adamente podem causar deforma\u00e7\u00e3o em geometrias mais delicadas. PLA tem boa resist\u00eancia \u00e0 compress\u00e3o distribu\u00edda, mas ponto de press\u00e3o localizada em geometria fina pode causar fratura.<\/p>\n

Impacto em queda:<\/strong> depende muito da geometria e da altura da queda. Pe\u00e7as com elementos muito finos (como os espinhos do Broche Radia<\/a> ou as extens\u00f5es do Broche Meduza<\/a>) s\u00e3o mais vulner\u00e1veis a impacto em queda sobre superf\u00edcie dura. Pe\u00e7as com formas mais compactas, como os an\u00e9is, toleram melhor.<\/p>\n

Limpeza correta dos acess\u00f3rios em PLA<\/h2>\n

Limpar acess\u00f3rios em PLA \u00e9 f\u00e1cil. A rotina recomendada \u00e9 simples.<\/p>\n

Limpeza regular:<\/strong> pano seco ou levemente umedecido com \u00e1gua. Esfregue suavemente com movimento circular. Para cantos e ranhuras da textura de impress\u00e3o, um pincel de cerdas macias (como pincel de maquiagem limpo) remove poeira com facilidade sem arriscar a superf\u00edcie.<\/p>\n

Para sujeira mais resistente<\/strong> (res\u00edduo de creme, poeira impregnada): pano umedecido com \u00e1gua e uma gota de sab\u00e3o neutro. Enxaguar rapidamente com pano \u00famido limpo e secar com pano seco. Evitar imers\u00e3o prolongada em \u00e1gua \u2014 n\u00e3o vai dissolver o PLA, mas a umidade prolongada pode afetar a ades\u00e3o entre camadas em pe\u00e7as com geometrias muito finas.<\/p>\n

O que n\u00e3o usar:<\/strong> escova de dentes (pode riscar), produtos abrasivos, acetona ou \u00e1lcool em alta concentra\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n

A superf\u00edcie texturizada das pe\u00e7as KUBOLAB \u2014 as estrias das camadas de impress\u00e3o \u2014 \u00e9 resistente. N\u00e3o \u00e9 um acabamento que descasca ou oxida. A textura \u00e9 estrutural, parte da geometria da pe\u00e7a.<\/p>\n

Quanto tempo dura um acess\u00f3rio KUBOLAB?<\/h2>\n

Essa \u00e9 a pergunta mais dif\u00edcil de responder com precis\u00e3o \u2014 porque depende de como e com que frequ\u00eancia a pe\u00e7a \u00e9 usada. O que podemos dizer com base na experi\u00eancia do est\u00fadio:<\/p>\n

Pe\u00e7as usadas regularmente em condi\u00e7\u00f5es normais \u2014 ambiente interno, sem exposi\u00e7\u00e3o ao calor extremo, sem quedas frequentes sobre superf\u00edcies duras \u2014 n\u00e3o mostram degrada\u00e7\u00e3o percept\u00edvel em v\u00e1rios anos de uso. PLA \u00e9 um material est\u00e1vel em condi\u00e7\u00f5es ambientes. N\u00e3o oxida, n\u00e3o enferruja, n\u00e3o perde cor com o tempo em exposi\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 luz artificial normal.<\/p>\n

A principal causa de fim de vida de acess\u00f3rios em PLA \u00e9 dano mec\u00e2nico \u2014 fratura por queda ou press\u00e3o \u2014 n\u00e3o degrada\u00e7\u00e3o natural do material.<\/p>\n

Em caso de d\u00favida sobre uma pe\u00e7a espec\u00edfica ou para informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre cole\u00e7\u00f5es dispon\u00edveis, entre em contato pelo e-mail studio@kubolab.com.br<\/a> ou visite nossa loja virtual<\/a> para conhecer todos os acess\u00f3rios dispon\u00edveis para entrega imediata e sob encomenda.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Knowing how to care for 3D-printed PLA accessories is simpler than it seems \u2014 and different from what many people imagine.<\/p>","kbl_en_content":"

Knowing how to care for PLA accessories<\/strong> made by 3D printing is simpler than it seems \u2014 and different from what many people imagine. PLA<\/a> doesn't need the same care as silver (which oxidises), or polishing like metals, or anti-humidity boxes like leather. But it has its specifics, and knowing them makes a difference to how long the pieces last.<\/p>\n

KUBOLAB wrote this guide to answer the questions customers ask us most often about preserving, storing and wearing their accessories every day.<\/p>\n

PLA in practice: surprising strength<\/h2>\n

The first impression when someone receives a KUBOLAB piece is often surprise at how light it is. The second, when they test its strength, is at how rigid it is. Well-processed PLA has a hardness comparable to certain types of ABS and beats many general-purpose thermoplastics in surface rigidity.<\/p>\n

KUBOLAB pieces are designed with PLA's mechanical properties in mind \u2014 calculated thicknesses, geometries that spread stress, and print settings that ensure cohesion between layers. The result is pieces that handle everyday wear with room to spare.<\/p>\n

That said, PLA has limits. Understanding them is the basis of proper care.<\/p>\n

PLA's greatest enemy is heat.<\/strong> Standard PLA softens between 55 \u00b0C and 65 \u00b0C \u2014 a temperature easily reached inside a car parked in the sun on a hot Brazilian summer day, or in places with direct sunlight for long periods. At that temperature the piece doesn't melt, but it can deform under pressure.<\/p>\n

In normal use \u2014 worn, indoors, under artificial light \u2014 no KUBOLAB piece will reach that temperature. The risk is specific: hot cars, windows in direct sun, and nearby heat sources like a hairdryer or an oven.<\/p>\n

How to store your KUBOLAB accessories<\/h2>\n

The ideal storage for PLA pieces is simple: away from heat, away from prolonged excess humidity, and protected from knocks.<\/p>\n

Normal room temperature (between 18 \u00b0C and 30 \u00b0C) is completely safe for indefinite storage. No special climate-controlled space is needed.<\/p>\n

For necklaces<\/a>:<\/strong> storing them hanging or laid flat avoids putting concentrated pressure on one point of the structure. A box with a separate compartment for each piece, or a jewellery stand with hooks, works well.<\/p>\n

For brooches<\/a>:<\/strong> keeping them in a box with foam or soft fabric protects the magnetic fastening and stops the more delicate parts of the geometry being pressed against hard surfaces.<\/p>\n

For rings<\/a>:<\/strong> storing them separately avoids scratches between pieces. PLA can be scratched by harder materials (like other metals or ceramics) if they stay in direct contact for long periods.<\/p>\n

The packaging the pieces arrive in can be reused for storage \u2014 it was designed to protect them in transit and works well day to day.<\/p>\n

What to avoid: heat, chemicals and mechanical pressure<\/h2>\n

Besides the heat already mentioned, there are other factors that can damage the pieces over time.<\/p>\n

Solvents and chemicals:<\/strong> avoid contact with acetone (it strips PLA's surface finish), high-strength alcohol over long periods, and harsh household cleaning products. In everyday use \u2014 perfume, sunscreen, hand cream \u2014 occasional contact does no harm, but it's good to wipe the piece after wearing it if it comes into frequent contact with these products.<\/p>\n

Concentrated mechanical pressure:<\/strong> sitting on a piece, storing it with weight on top for long periods, or forcing a bend can deform more delicate geometries. PLA resists distributed compression well, but a point of localised pressure on thin geometry can cause a fracture.<\/p>\n

Impact from a fall:<\/strong> this depends a lot on the geometry and the height of the fall. Pieces with very thin elements (like the spikes of the Radia Brooch<\/a> or the extensions of the Meduza Brooch<\/a>) are more vulnerable to a fall onto a hard surface. Pieces with more compact forms, like the rings, cope better.<\/p>\n

How to clean PLA accessories<\/h2>\n

Cleaning PLA accessories is easy. The recommended routine is simple.<\/p>\n

Regular cleaning:<\/strong> a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water. Rub gently in a circular motion. For corners and the grooves of the print texture, a soft-bristled brush (like a clean make-up brush) removes dust easily without risking the surface.<\/p>\n

For more stubborn dirt<\/strong> (cream residue, ingrained dust): a cloth dampened with water and a drop of neutral soap. Rinse quickly with a clean damp cloth and dry with a dry one. Avoid prolonged immersion in water \u2014 it won't dissolve the PLA, but prolonged humidity can affect the bond between layers in pieces with very thin geometries.<\/p>\n

What not to use:<\/strong> a toothbrush (it can scratch), abrasive products, acetone or high-strength alcohol.<\/p>\n

The textured surface of KUBOLAB pieces \u2014 the lines of the print layers \u2014 is durable. It isn't a finish that peels or oxidises. The texture is structural, part of the piece's geometry.<\/p>\n

How long does a KUBOLAB accessory last?<\/h2>\n

This is the hardest question to answer precisely \u2014 because it depends on how and how often the piece is worn. What we can say from the studio's experience:<\/p>\n

Pieces worn regularly in normal conditions \u2014 indoors, without exposure to extreme heat, without frequent falls onto hard surfaces \u2014 show no noticeable degradation over several years of use. PLA is a stable material at room conditions. It doesn't oxidise, doesn't rust and doesn't lose colour over time under normal artificial light.<\/p>\n

The main cause of the end of a PLA accessory's life is mechanical damage \u2014 a fracture from a fall or pressure \u2014 not natural degradation of the material.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about a specific piece or about the collections available, write to studio@kubolab.com.br<\/a> or visit our online shop<\/a> to see every accessory available ready to ship and made to order.<\/p>","kbl_en_seo_title":"How to Care for 3D-Printed PLA Jewellery | KUBOLAB","kbl_en_seo_desc":"Caring for 3D-printed PLA accessories is simple: avoid heat above 55 \u00b0C, harsh solvents and concentrated pressure. How to store, clean and wear them.","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[130],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-material"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/aneis-brancos.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1301"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2202,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1301\/revisions\/2202"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kubolab.com.br\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}