HairSpray, Blue Tape, Glass ??? (7 replies)

Just wondering what's the best approach to heated beds & PLA ?

I read that hairspray is used or blue painter's tape... & some even recommend plain glass..

note: I don't have a fan directed at the nozzle. If it helps I can easily purchase a fan...

So what temperature should I heat the plate to when trying hairspray & should I spray it on before heating the bed ?

I've tried Painter's tape but am having problems with the first few layers not sticking.. the PLA get stringy and lifts off wanting to follow the nozzle.

Any help would be really appreciated.. I've spent weeks trying to calibrate this machine ( Prusa i3 )

Mick