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What a Relief

Bambu Lab Reliefs are Better Now, No Longer ‘Experimental’ Feature

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by Adam Kohut
Published Apr 14, 2025

The tool, which can turn a picture into a "gallery-worthy relief", now yields smoother and sharper results, so long as users follow a few recommendations for image selection.

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Bambu Lab has refined its Relief Sculpture Maker on MakerWorld, with improvements that move the tool from “experimental” to “official” status.

True to its name, the Relief Sculpture Maker tool can turn a 2D image into a 3D representation that resembles a relief sculpture. The latest improvements leverage an “upgraded algorithm” that works to produce sharper, smoother, and deeper results.

In terms of image selection, Bambu Lab recommends using grayscale pictures with clear, bold outlines that already show a bit of depth. For filament, materials that mimic the effects of “stone, plaster, metal, or wood” will work best.

Two simple settings can help customize the relief (Source: All3DP)

We tried out the tool using one of Bambu Lab’s sample images, and were able to choose between double- or single-sided and a square or circle relief. Our result (a panda-emblazoned coin) took under 30 seconds to generate.

You can check out the Relief Sculpture Maker for yourself on MakerWorld – all you need is a free account.

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About the Author:
Adam is a contributing writer who joined All3DP in 2022 and has more than a decade in tech journalism. He has written for UltiMaker, Protolabs, and many other (tech) startups and corporates worldwide.
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