Effervex Sparkling Water Soluble Support Filament: TheDIY-Friendly Post-Processing Solution

Soluble Supports Get Easier

Effervex Materials has launched a new soluble support filament that uses a surprising active ingredient: sparkling water. Rather than requiring expensive filament dryers or complex chemical baths, users simply dissolve their prints in club soda.

The Catch

Here is where user attention is required: the dissolving process works best with a specific fluid recipe. The company recommends using fresh sparkling water and following their precise dilution guidelines for optimal results.

Why It Matters

Traditional PVA supports require careful drying to avoid hydrolysis. This alternative approach using common household carbonated water makes post-processing more accessible, especially for makers who lack dedicated drying equipment.

The tradeoff is following the recipe precisely—imprecision leads to incomplete dissolution or surface imperfections. For careful makers, this trade-off could be worthwhile.