Imprint3D NZ
From$20
Keychain
A small keepsake you can carry with you, ideal for portraits, pets, and simple high-contrast photos.
Personalised gifts
Lithophanes
Turn your favourite photos into beautiful 3D-printed light art - a truly unique and personal gift.
A unique custom gift idea
What is a Lithophane?
A Lithophane is a three-dimensional image that is created using varying thickness in a translucent material, such as porcelain, plastic, or wax. When back lit, the varying thickness allows different amounts of light to pass through, creating a grey scale image or a relief effect.
Lithophanes have been used historically in art and photography, and with modern 3D printing technology, they can be produced with intricate detail. They are often used for decorative purposes, such as window hangers or keychains, to display images or scenes when illuminated from behind.
What we offer
Lithophane Options
From$35
Window Hanger
Designed to hang in a bright spot, turning natural light into a clear photo reveal through the day.
From$40
Standalone
A freestanding display piece for shelves, desks, and window ledges, with a larger photo area.
From$30
Christmas Bauble
A personalised decoration that lights up using your tree lights and brings back a memory each year.
Prices subject to change. Non-standard sizes may incur additional charges.
Christmas is a great time to give a Lithophane!
Looking for an exciting personalised gift idea?
You can now create a gift that can be used for years to come. You can add a new bauble each year to remember the moments that remind you of your loved ones at Christmas time.
These baubles use your regular Christmas tree lights for their illumination (they do not have their own light source). Just slide an LED light into the hole on the top and you are good to go!
Our standard diameter size is 50mm which suits most sized Christmas trees. If you have a specific size in mind, just let us know!
Unlit
Backlit
Christmas bauble - drag to reveal
* Use only LED's that are cool to the touch! Do not use incandescent bulbs as they will melt the bauble.
See the difference
Unlit vs backlit
Drag the handle left and right to see how each lithophane transforms when backlit. The magic is in the light.
Keychain - drag to reveal
Window hanger - drag to reveal
Standalone - drag to reveal
How to order
How to Order Your Custom Lithophane
The process is super simple! Just follow this easy guide and we will take you through the steps...
1
Choose Your Image
Select the image you want to turn into a lithophane. Need help choosing? Read our blog for tips on selecting the perfect photo.
2
Submit the order form
Use the order form or get in touch to tell us your preferred style, quantity, and any special requests. We'll take it from there.
3
Review and Approval
We'll be in touch to confirm your order details and ask you to send your photo. Once we have it, we'll create a mock-up and send it over with a quote and lead time for your approval.
4
Confirm Your Order
Upon your confirmation of the order specifications, we'll send you a payment request to proceed.
5
Printing Process
Your Lithophane will start printing once we receive your payment, ensuring meticulous detail and quality. Quoted lead time starts once payment is received.
6
Shipment Notification
After completion, we'll notify you that your custom Lithophane has been shipped, so you can anticipate its arrival!
It's that simple!
Pricing
Pricing
| Style | Single | Duplicate (same image) | Shipping | Standard size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keychain | $20 | $15 | $6 non-rural · $11.50 rural | Approx. 60mm × 45mm |
| Christmas Bauble | $30 | $22.50 | Quoted on request | Approx. 50mm dia. |
| Window Hanger | $35 | $25 | Quoted on request | Approx. 140mm × 105mm |
| Standalone | $40 | $30 | Quoted on request | Approx. 105mm × 140mm |
Prices subject to change. Additional charge may apply for non-standard sizes.