3. Lithophanes: 3D Printing Your Photos
Your photo becomes a translucent 3D relief. Hold it to a window or backlight and the image glows into view — a unique keepsake you can’t get from a flat print alone.
Order a lithophaneWhat is a lithophane?
We convert your photo into a variable-thickness 3D model. Thinner areas pass more light (highlights); thicker areas block light (shadows). Backlit, the full image appears.
Best source photos
- Clear faces and simple backgrounds work best
- Good contrast; avoid heavy noise or blur
- We can crop and enhance before conversion
- Pair with Design & Recovery for old/damaged photos
Formats we offer
- Flat panel (frame-ready or freestanding)
- Curved / night-light style (on request)
- Key sizes coordinated with common photo crops
- Optional custom 3D frame to match
From photo → object
- 1. Send your image + preferred size
- 2. We prepare the lithophane model
- 3. 3D print in translucent filament
- 4. QC under light, then ship