How thick should a Lithophane be?

The first one is “MODEL” and it allows us to adjust the size and resolution of the lithophane. I recommend you start with a Maximum Size of 150 mm, a thickness of 3 mm, and 0 for the border. “Thinnest Layer” allows us to choose the smaller width of the image.

What filament is used for Lithophane?

The best filament for 3D printing lithophanes is ERYONE White PLA, with many proven lithophanes to show. Lithophanes show up best when they are a very light color and PLA is a very easy filament to print with. Many people have used this filament with great results.

Can you print a Lithophane flat?

The first option for your 3d printer setup is to print your Lithophane laying flat on the bed, with the textured side of the image facing up or print your Lithophane vertically. As each layer is printed it the filament is “squished” into the print bed.

How do I convert a picture to Lithophane?

How it works

Upload Image. Upload one or multiple images.
Edit your Image. Edit your image with the build-in ItsLitho image editor.
Design your Model. Select the shape you would like to use and customize every aspect of it.
Download your Lithophane. When you finished with your creation you can download it as a STL file.

Should a lithophane be 100% infill?

If you’re going to print your lithophane vertically, it’s best to set the layer height as low as possible. Since we want all the details, it’s better if you don’t print at high speed. Try to keep it lower than 2000 mm/min. Setting the infill to 100% will let the light do its trick better.

How many perimeters does lithophane have?

This means your printer will print 10 solid perimeters before attempting to place any infill. If you are using a . 4mm nozzle, that will result in 4mm thickness.

What is the best PLA for Lithophane?

Conclusion. From our tests, the best PLA filament for lithophanes is ERYONE White PLA. Lithophanes come out best when they are printed in very light color. We found PLA the easiest filament to use for lithophanes.

What makes a good Lithophane?

The best lithophanes are made by printing them slow. In general the slower the better the result will be. Therefore it is a CONSIDERATION between time and quality. We like to print at 45 mm/s but this is already pretty fast for lithophanes, however we get good results without losing too much detail.

Should I print lithophane flat or vertical?

Layer heights should be as small as possible to avoid visible vertical bands, and the lithophane should be printed in a vertical orientation, to avoid the print sagging due to a lack of support. Infill is best set to 100%.

What is the best way to print Lithophane?

Print slowly (40mm/s) with small layer height (perhaps 0.1mm) inside of an enclosure and use your best adhesion control. Print at the same temperatures at which you normally print your filament. Print framed lithophanes so that their long dimension goes in the same direction that your bed moves.