Photography · Light · Customisation
Custom Lithophanes
Photographs transformed into 3D-printed pieces that reveal every detail when the light is switched on.
The complete process
From a photograph to a piece with its own light
See how I prepare the image, design the piece and integrate the lighting.
What makes them special
Memories revealed by light
Each image needs its own treatment, thickness and framing.
In these pieces, the print itself forms the image: thinner areas let more light through, while thicker areas create the shadows. The photograph appears when you turn on the light.
I adapt the design to the orientation and proportions of each photo. Then I fit it into a structure that holds the piece and protects the lighting, so it can be displayed like any other decorative lamp.
Technical details
How it was made
Build
Materials and electronics
Physical materials
- White PLA for the lithophane
- PLA for the frame and structure
- Printed diffuser and internal supports
- Wiring and connections
Integrated electronics
- 3.7 V white LEDs
- 18650 or 21700 battery
- TP4056 charging module with USB-C connector
- KCD1 switch
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