This online tool is the easiest way to create a lithophane STL file. You just upload an. May 07, 2019 The first part of the process begins, at least for me, on the web, on a website called Image to Lithophane.Here you’re able to upload an image and converted into a 3D model of a lithophane based on several different options – flat, curved, cylindrical, spherical, etc. Lithophanes are artworks created in thin material, that can only be seen when the material is illuminated from the back side. The thinner the material, the more light can come through, so a picture will result. Using a DeskProto bitmap operation you can use any photo (JPG, GIF or BMP file) to create a lithophane.

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Lithophanes have been around for centuries. These unique molded pieces of art are most often created in porcelain in such a way that to see the real beauty, you need to hold them up to the light.

Porcelain not your thing? Step into the 21^st century and learn how to easily make lithophanes with 3D printing.

Here's what you need:

Free/Open Source Software:

Here’s how we did it:

Lithophane 3d Program

3d Print Lithophane Program

Step 2: We imported the group picture into http://3dp.rocks/lithophane/ and converted the 2D printed image into a .stl file.

Step 3: Then we converted the signatures into a .svg file from Inkshape in order to make it a .stl file on TinkerCAD, which allowed us to overlay all of the signatures on the lithophane.

Step 4: The Stratasys logo, frame and eCAB logo were then designed in OnShape.

Step 5: Now that we had all of the .stl files ready, they were brought and arranged in Magics.

Lithophane 3d Print Orientation

Step 6: Once they were arranged and saved as .stl files in their new location, we uploaded them to Objet Studio to be 3D printed on our multi-color and -material Connex3 3D Printer. The appropriate colors were then assigned and 3D printed with a glossy surface, as shown below.

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Two hours and thirty minutes later, the entire lithophane was complete. The image to the right shows what the lithophane looks like when held in front of light.
Create a class (or classy) picture today, with a modern-day lithophane!

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