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Globe / Sphere Lithophane
Wrap 1–4 photos around a glowing sphere (1 photo covers the whole globe)
Step 1: Upload 1–4 Photos
Photo 1
*
Photo 2
(optional)
Photo 3
(optional)
Photo 4
(optional)
Each photo gets an equal longitude wedge (pole to pole). 1 photo wraps the whole globe.
Image Processing (all photos)
Contrast
110%
Brightness
0
Gamma
1.0
Flip Horizontally
Globe Settings
Diameter (mm)
Max Thickness (mm)
Min Thickness (mm)
Bottom Opening (mm)
Hole for the LED / stand
Top Vent (mm)
0 = closed top
Photo Height (°)
Latitude arc the photo covers
Photo Width (°)
Auto from aspect
Smooth relief (cleaner surface)
Background (around the photo)
Smooth (thin / bright)
Black (thick / dark)
Moon
Ceres
Pluto
Sun
Mars
Earth (1)
Earth (2)
Image textures load from assets/img/<name>.jpg
🛋️ Base / Stand (cylinder)
Cylinder Outer Ø (mm)
0 = no stand
Cylinder Height (mm)
Wall Thickness (mm)
Foot / Ledge Ø (mm)
0 = no foot (must exceed Outer Ø)
💡 Smooth inner sphere; relief on the outside. Dark = thick. The cylinder hangs below the opening with an open bore for an LED.
Preview
Generate Globe STL
Send to 3D Designer
Generating...
Unwrapped map (left → right wraps around; top = north pole)
Output: Dark areas = Thick | Light areas = Thin
3D Preview
3D Preview
Click "Preview" first, then open 3D Preview.
🖱️ Drag to rotate · scroll to zoom · auto-rotating
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