CHRISTMAS LITHOPHANES MAKE NEAT designs

Lithophanes are neat bit artistic creations that use variations in the thickness of a material to reveal an image when lit from behind. 3D printing is a terrific way to make lithophanes, and they can produce stunning Christmas decorations, too!

It’s easy to make lithophane designs for your Christmas tree with the help of the ItsLitho tool. The online application takes any image you upload, and can generate lithophane geometry that you can 3D print at home. print your customized bell or bauble, add the printed hooks, and then the final design can be backlit to reveal its image by inserting an LED from a string of Christmas lights.

The result is a beautiful, radiant design that screens a comprehensive image when lit up. All you need is a few images and a 3D printer to produce designs as distinct gifts for your family and friends.

We’ve seen the technique put to other utilizes too, such as in this convincing lamp developed after our very own Moon. video after the break.

[Thanks to Jordin Andriessen for the tip!]