Field notes
Prepare a photo for bas relief: crop, mask the background, set the size in millimeters and review your one-time generation cost before submitting.
Print a relief STL with Cura, PrusaSlicer or Bambu Studio
A relief-specific checklist from STL download to dimensions, orientation, layer preview and a first test print.
Use a relief depth map in LightBurn
Understand a 16-bit depth map, grayscale versus dithering, and why material testing comes before engraving.
Import and inspect a relief mesh in Fusion
Import an STL in millimeters, inspect its orientation and bounds, and understand what remains before CNC machining.
Bas relief vs lithophane: choose the right photo project
Compare a raised surface relief with a light-transmitting lithophane, including lighting, image choice and the practical limits of a photo-based model.
How to prepare a photo for 3D relief
A practical photo preparation guide covering crop, lighting, background masks, millimeter dimensions and inspection before STL printing or engraving.