PLA CMYK Lithophane Sample 4-pack

What are PLA CMYK filaments?

PLA CMYK filaments are specialized 3D printing filaments designed to represent the four basic colors used in traditional printing: Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Key color (K). The “key” color is used for depth, detail, and shadows – white is preferred, as it allows for better light transmission in backlit projects. These filaments are typically used in a similar way to how CMYK printing works in two-dimensional ink printing, allowing for the creation of colorful and vibrant 3D prints.

What are lithophanes?

Lithophanes are 3D printed images that reveal detailed pictures when backlit. The subtle variation in filament thickness allows light to pass through differently, creating a grayscale image or even a full-color one when printed with the right filaments.

PLA CMYK filaments are great for lithophanes because:

Color control

By printing in different combinations of CMYK filaments, you can achieve precise shading and tonal effects, giving lithophanes a richer and more dynamic appearance when lit.

Translucency

PLA, especially in thinner layers, can be somewhat translucent, which is essential for lithophanes as they rely on light passing through to reveal details.

Smooth finish

PLA filaments tend to produce clean, smooth prints, which is critical for lithophanes since fine details are important for their clarity.

In conclusion, PLA CMYK filaments enable lithophanes to have enhanced detail and potentially even color when backlit, making them a great choice for this application.

Our PLA CMYK Lithophane Sample 4-pack

In our PLA CMYK Lithophane Sample 4-pack you get 50g of PLA Original filament Cyan, 50g of PLA Original filament Magenta, 50g of PLA Original filament Yellow, and 50g of PLA Lumos filament Litho White. Buy together and save.