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How to Turn a Photo Into a 3D Printed Lithophane Gift

A photograph transformed into a translucent, glowing print can feel magical. Here's the practical process, what makes it work and the limitations worth knowing.

A lithophane uses changing material thickness to let differing amounts of light pass through a printed picture.
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