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Lithophanes from your photos

A lithophane is a thin 3D print that looks like a soft grey panel in daylight — and becomes a detailed photograph when light shines through it. Perfect for gifts, memorials, pet portraits and family keepsakes.

From $36 NZD depending on size, finish and frame options. We confirm the final price after reviewing your image.

Studio print samples
Gift prints
Finished 3D printed surface detail
Smooth surfaces
Mechanical and functional printed parts
Fine detail
Custom studio production print
Keepsakes

How it works

Photo → 3D model → print

  1. 01 Send your photo

    High-resolution portrait or landscape. Clear faces and good contrast work best.

  2. 02 We convert it

    We build a lithophane model tuned for your size, depth and print process.

  3. 03 Print & finish

    Carefully printed in white filament (or resin for fine detail), cleaned and checked.

  4. 04 Pack & ship

    Optional stand or frame. Shipped NZ-wide from our Hamilton studio — or local pickup.

Options

Sizes, materials & finishes

Popular sizes

  • ≈ 100 × 100 mm — desk gift / ornament
  • ≈ 150 × 150 mm — classic portrait
  • ≈ 200 × 150 mm — landscape / family
  • Custom sizes on request

Print process

  • FDM white PLA+ — warm glow, great value
  • Resin — finer facial detail on smaller pieces
  • Optional stand, frame slot or hanging edge
  • LED backlight advice available

Best photo tips

  • Use the highest resolution you have
  • Even lighting, not heavy shadows
  • One clear subject beats a busy crowd shot
  • JPG, PNG or HEIC accepted via enquiry / order notes

Ideas

What people order

Portrait-style lithophane example

Portraits & family

Wedding, newborn, grandparents and pet portraits that glow when lit from behind.

Gift lithophane example

Gifts & milestones

Birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and thank-you gifts with a personal photo.

Custom shape lithophane example

Custom shapes

Round, heart, rectangle or framed panel — tell us the look you want in your order notes.

Ready to make one?

Start a custom quote and mention lithophane — attach your photo in the enquiry, or describe it and we’ll email next steps.