3D Printing opened up many doors, one of which is lithophanes. These pieces allow light to pass through varying layers of thickness to create a "greyscale" image. 3D printed ilthophanes may also include a color panel behind which allows the color to pass through to the front, effectively colorizing the greyscale.
We use ItsLitho.com to generate each Panel image from a color or black and white image. This image is then arranged on one of the various flat Panel styles. The Lithophane is printed on an Ender-3 Pro, using white PLA filament to provide the best light penetration. Most Lithophanes can be printed with a hook, but any with a straight side can be mounted into a clip that attaches to a Holiday light, even on a lighted tree.
Panel Styles
- Plane
- Arc
- Circle
- Christmas/Holiday: Star, Tree, Ball
- Heart
- Hexagon