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Two illuminated custom lithophanes

Photography · Light · Customisation

Custom Lithophanes

Photographs transformed into 3D-printed pieces that reveal every detail when the light is switched on.

Custom design Fusion 360 Bambu Lab A1

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

Software Fusion 360
Printer Bambu Lab A1
Material PLA
Design time Depends on the photograph
Print time Depends on the dimensions

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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