1/8" Lithophanes

[bergerud]

Does anyone make lithos from 1/8" material? It seems 1/4" and 1/2" is the norm. Here is one I made with 1/8" ivory cast acrylic. It seems to look just fine in natural light. A little more precision with carving depth is required but I see no need for a light box.

[xchief807]

I have never done one but that looks really nice.

[blhutchens]

Good to know! I have done them on pvc and turned out ok. I found a source for 4' x 4' x 1/8" for $40 just haven't been able to make the trek to get it.
It seemed to me that 1/8 should be the norm since .10 is the max carve depth per pass recommended for acrylic.
is that with 1/32 bit?

[bergerud]

That was with a 1/32" bit.

[Bigtyme]

Well done litho, Dan. I haven't ever used 1/8" material, but will keep an eye out for it to give it a try. Very nice detail in your carve....

[rcdages]

The 1/32 bit is to me the only way to do litho's

Detail !!!!

[Bigtyme]

I agree with Robert. The 1/32" is the only way to go....

[CNC Carver]

Very nice work. I'll give it a try also. Thanks for sharing!
Jeff

[henry1]

That was with a 1/32" bit.

Was that a 1/32 carving bit or cutting bit

[bergerud]

Was that a 1/32 carving bit or cutting bit

It was a 1/32" carving bit.