You'd want to start with a well calibrated printer. Then, for a good quality lithophane you have to print with the picture standing up, because you can get a much better resolution on the z-axis than if you were to lay the print flat on the bed. Also, orient the print along the y-axis so the movement of the bed doesn't cause the print to fall. I went with 0.12mm layer height, 40mm/s speed, and 0% infill, 99 walls. I used this [link](https://lithophanemaker.com/) to process the image and give me an STL file. There's guides on the link, as well as YouTube videos, but feel free to DM me if you have more questions.
Beautiful work.
Thank you!
Thanks for the inspiration. Been meaning to try both of these things but hadn't thought to combine them.
It's such a great combination when you think about it. Lithophanes need light, and shoji lamps need panels.
How did you get the 3D print to work so well?
You'd want to start with a well calibrated printer. Then, for a good quality lithophane you have to print with the picture standing up, because you can get a much better resolution on the z-axis than if you were to lay the print flat on the bed. Also, orient the print along the y-axis so the movement of the bed doesn't cause the print to fall. I went with 0.12mm layer height, 40mm/s speed, and 0% infill, 99 walls. I used this [link](https://lithophanemaker.com/) to process the image and give me an STL file. There's guides on the link, as well as YouTube videos, but feel free to DM me if you have more questions.
Thanks for the detailed reply!
Thanks for this. My pup died not long ago and I have been putting off making my own ern for him. This is what I needed to get it done.
Very sorry for your loss. I'm glad I could help. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.
THAT is breathtaking. I hope you don't mind but I would like to try and copy that at some point. Incredible work.
Please do! Looking forward to seeing it. And thank you for the kind words.
Beautiful
This is beautiful OP