Guides
Maker-focused tutorials for ColorStack, LithoStack, and FlatStack—written for real FDM workflows, not generic SEO filler.
How to make a lithophaneA lithophane is a thin plastic relief that reveals an image when light shines through it. This guide covers preparation, settings, printing, and lighting.How to make a color lithophaneColor lithophanes combine height variation with CMYK-style filament layers so transmitted light shows color. Plan filaments, lighting, and slicer workflow before printing.How to create flat multicolor 3D printsFlat multicolor prints are front-viewed plates with distinct color layers. FlatStack quantizes artwork into printable bands on a thin solid mesh.Filament painting for 3D printingFilament painting stacks colored layers so thin sections blend light into perceived hues on the front face. It is a front-lit technique—not the same as backlit lithophanes.3MF vs STL for multicolor 3D printingSTL remains universal geometry. 3MF can package multicolor structure and slicer-friendly metadata. Choose based on your printer and patience for manual setup.Bambu AMS lithophane guideBambu AMS simplifies CMYK lithophane filament changes. This guide covers spool order, 3MF import, and backlighting finished panels.OrcaSlicer multicolor 3D printingOrcaSlicer handles multicolor projects from many printers. ColorStack 3MF exports are built to import with bundled printer profiles where available.
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