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Lithophanes were conceived in 1827, when it was discovered that a remarkable three dimensional image could be produced by shining light through a carving of varied thickness in porcelain. These beautiful transparencies are achieved by first carving the image into beeswax. The translucency of the wax allows the artist to see the results of his labor while he works. A plaster casting is taken from the masterwork, and then a fine porcelain paste is pressed into this mold. After drying, the panels are kiln fired to 2300 degrees F., to achieve their extreme density and transparency. Over half do not survive this process; a testimony to the difficulty of this technique. After the initial firing, colored glaze is applied by hand to the back of the panel. Then the piece is fired again to permanently fuse the color to the porcelain.
