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Cylinder Lithophane Lampshade for Backlit Photo Display

Cylinder Lithophane Lampshade for Backlit Photo Display, design preview, hero tilt

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What it does

  • Cylinder shell design lets light pass through to show a hidden image
  • Thin wall shape creates shading so the picture appears when lit from inside
  • Cylindrical form fits standard light setups for a display piece on a shelf or table
  • Detailed surface texture forms the image pattern as light shines through it

Homeowners who want a unique glow in their room will like this lithophane lampshade. It is shaped like a cylinder and made to sit over a light source. When the light turns on, an image appears through the shell, giving your space a soft picture of light.

The shade has a smooth cylinder shape with fine detail worked into the surface. This detail is what forms the picture once the light shines through it. It works as a display piece for a side table, shelf, or reading nook.

Designed by the maker's daughter, this lampshade brings a personal touch to a simple idea. It turns an ordinary light into a small piece of art you can enjoy every evening.

1.5k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.

What you get

  • This design prints as one piece.
  • Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.

What it is made of

Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.

Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.

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Who made this design

Designed by MakeALot. We did not draw it.

Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design