| History A brief history of lithophanes takes us back to the 19th century. These delicate and captivating artworks are thin plaques made from translucent materials, typically porcelain. When lit from behind, their varying thicknesses create different shades, forming intricate images. Invention and Popularity: Lithophanes were invented in France during the 1820s and quickly gained popularity. They were commonly used for lampshades, nightlights, or as decorative pieces hung on windows. A typical lithophane’s longest side measures between 6 to 10 inches (15 to 25 cm). Artistic Reproduction: The images on lithophanes were often artistically unadventurous, frequently reproducing designs from prints or paintings. Genres included sentimental domestic scenes, portraits, landscapes, and religious subjects. Initially, lithophanes were monochromatic (grisaille), but later versions featured translucent painted colors. Decline and Revival: By the end of the 19th century, lithophanes fell out of fashion. However, in recent decades, they’ve experienced a revival, with materials beyond porcelain, including glass, plastic, and even 3D printing. | |
| Today Wyrm Haven Technologies can manufacture a favorite photo into a modern version of this art form for a reasonable price. Place your order below by selecting the ‘Framed Window Lithophane’ and then you will upload your picture and select a frame color. The basic Lithophane plus frame will include a generic frame of your choice of colors with the hardware needed to hang it in a window. (Note this will not hang in a window with textured glass-sorry!)  Check back often as our options will update with new frames designed regularly! |
Lithophane Products
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Framed Window Suncatcher
$25.00A textured 3D printing of your photograph made into a suncatcher so when suspended in front of a light source, the colors show…
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Puppy Pawprint Frame
$8.50Frame a lithophane of your fur baby in one of the Paw Print frames. Select your frame color below. (Grass Green and Sakura…
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Suncatcher – Heart Frame Bundle
$30.00Bundle a picture of your loved one converted to a suncatcher and the valentines heart frame in one simple order.
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Valentine Frame
$11.75A special heart frame for that special love in your life. Select the base frame color and heart color combination. *Note* This is…
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Your Picture as Suncatcher (Lithophane)
$20.00A 3D rendering of a favorite picture to hang in the window and catch the light. <strong>NOTE:</strong> This does not include a frame…
