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Layerblend 3D
Multi-color without AMS - filament swap planning
Want color 3D printing without AMS? Layerblend 3D shows exactly where to do a filament swap, how to achieve a gradient effect and which colors to pick. Export as G-code with pause commands.
Available with the Pro plan (15 EUR per month). The printed book includes 3 months of Pro.
Key features
Filament swap planning
Say "I want blue to 30mm, green to 60mm, red to the top" - generates G-code with pauses at the right places.
Gradient mode
Soft transitions between colors via partial purge. Like watercolor but in 3D.
Color matching
60+ filaments in the database with real RGB values - pick exact colors.
Multi-color lithophane
With gradient effect - twice as impressive as a plain lithophane.
AMS-compatible
If you have AMS/IDEX/MMU - export as 3MF with proper settings.
Preview
3D preview in browser - see how it will look before printing.
How it works
- 1Upload STL or generate a lithophane right in the tool.
- 2Mark color zones (by height, region, or Z-band).
- 3Pick colors from the catalog or RGB.
- 4Export G-code (with pause commands for swap) or 3MF (for AMS).
Who it's for
Hobby user without AMS
Multi-color print with pause-swap method - no AMS needed for impressive results.
AMS/MMU user
Fast multi-color object planner - saves hours of slicer fiddling.
Art object designer
Gradient effects, abstract shapes, color blocking.
Print service
Premium service - multi-color custom orders.
Frequently asked
Works without AMS?
Yes - with pause-swap method. AMS just makes it faster.
Which slicers are supported?
PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, Orca - export is universal G-code with pause commands.
Max colors?
Without AMS - up to 8 colors (more = lots of pauses). With AMS - up to 16.
Can I do gradient?
Yes - soft gradient mode (partial purge on swap).
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