Bambu Lab takes multi-colour 3D printing to the next level with “Color Mixer Studio”
Bambu Lab adds “Color Mixer” to Bambu Studio, taking multi-colour 3D printing to the next level
Typically, the colour of your 3D prints is limited by the number of filaments you have and the feature set of your 3D printer. Now, clever tinkerers have blasted through this barrier, with users mixing colours to create new shades and take multi-colour 3d printing to the next level. Hot on the heels of their X2D 3D printer launch, Bambu Lab has added “Color Mixer Studio” to Bambu Studio, the company’s slicing software. Now, Bambu Lab users can mix their existing filaments to create new shades.
How does this work?
This new colour-mixing feature isn’t mixing multiple filaments to create new shades. Instead, it is alternating colours every layer to create the appearance of new shades. Bambu’s “Color Mixer Studio” is based on work from Ratdoux on OrcaSlicer-FullSpectrum. For example, moving between blue and yellow layers will make your 3D prints appear green. When 3D printed layers are often 0.2mm or thinner, you need to be extremely close to a 3D print for this multi-colour effect to break down.
This technique can be used to create smooth transitions between colours and create new colour combinations for your 3D prints. All you will need to use this feature is a Bambu Lab 3D printer with multi-colour support. With a 4-colour AMS system, Bambu Lab users can have access to an almost endless number of potential new shades. That’s great news for everyone who doesn’t want to buy every colour of filament imaginable.
Big Update for Bambu Studio!
Why settle for a limited palette when the color options are infinite?
🌈 Our Color Mixer Studio now lets you mix your existing filaments by adjusting ratios to unlock brand-new shades.
The color prediction part was based on ratdoux’s approach… pic.twitter.com/quF6xFYhVZ
— Bambu Lab (@BambulabGlobal) April 15, 2026
While this technique isn’t new for 3D printing enthusiasts, it is new for the Bambu Lab community. Yes, it is an optical illusion, but it works. It’s another neat addition to any 3D printer’s toolset, especially for those who enjoy making colourful items.
You can join the discussion on Bambu Labs’ new Color Mixer feature on the OC3D Forums.
