I've done several lithopanes and have had great luck.
I heard somewhere that the lithopane could be mirrored.
Meaning that the smooth side would be on the outside and
the engraved portion would be on the inside next to the
light source.
What is required? Do I just mirror the image in VCP, engrave,
and them mount the litho flat side out?
Thanks for any help!
olf20 / Bob
Mirror Lithopane Image
Mirror Lithopane Image
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Re: Mirror Lithopane Image
Yes just mirror the image carve & mount round the other way, some people prefer them done that way I actually like them done with the carving on the outside so you can try & figure out what it is when it is switched off
Same with Edge lit acrylic, some prefer the carving/engraving on the front, others on the back, really just a case of personal choice. Wouldn't say either way was wrong
Same with Edge lit acrylic, some prefer the carving/engraving on the front, others on the back, really just a case of personal choice. Wouldn't say either way was wrong
Re: Mirror Lithopane Image
Thanks Martin
I like them engraved side out also.
olf20 / Bob
I like them engraved side out also.
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Re: Mirror Lithopane Image
Lithophanes look a little "blurry" when the smooth (uncarved) side is facing the viewer. Much clearer detail when the rough (carved) side is facing the viewer.
(For what it's worth, there is no such thing as a Litho P ane. It is Litho PH ane. Although it is all too common to see the misspelled version without the "h".)
(For what it's worth, there is no such thing as a Litho P ane. It is Litho PH ane. Although it is all too common to see the misspelled version without the "h".)
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Re: Mirror Lithopane Image
Thanks for the reply. I learn every day.
I also like engines and at one time I posted something
about a Cummings engine. I was corrected immediately.
LOL
olf20 / Bob
I also like engines and at one time I posted something
about a Cummings engine. I was corrected immediately.
LOL
olf20 / Bob
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