January 24, 2026
Description
There are different kinds of filament swatch models available on MakerWorld, even full systems (I decided to support the same label size). There are also different types of models that want to help you with actually using vacuum bags to store filament and protect it from moisture.
I wanted to combine both.
If you use vacuum bags, and are sometimes confused about their contents (for instance, is it dark blue or lava grey?) and/or want to print and keep simple swatches of your filaments without complex features, you may find this useful. Whenever I open a new roll of filament for the first time, I print this swatch first with a 30x40 mm label (and tend to keep it next to the printer as a physical reminder of which spools are loaded).
When you decide to store the spool, you can hold the tag in the corner in the bag while applying pressure to the pump. Once all the air is gone, the swatch tag should stay in the corner, with the label visible forever.
License:
Standard Digital File License