Andon Panel Generator – Custom Japanese Lamp Panel

Andon Panel Generator – Create Custom Panels for Your Japanese Lamp

Introduction

Tired of the same old lighting?
AndonGen lets you turn any image or SVG into a custom panel for a traditional Japanese andon lamp.

Just upload your file, adjust the size, and instantly generate an STL file ready for 3D printing.
No paper, glue, or extra tools needed—just material, light, and a touch of wabi-sabi to create quiet illumination.

The lamp frame itself is published separately:
Andon – A Japanese Paper-like Lamp

Want to display your custom panel on its own?
Try this compact panel stand:
It holds a single panel and works beautifully with backlighting.
Minimal Panel Display Stand – Light and Display

 

⚠️ On desktop, use the Customize button above to open the interactive editor.
This feature may not appear on mobile browsers—please use a PC for full functionality.

How to Use

1. Upload a black-and-white PNG or SVG image
2. Adjust size and placement as needed
3. Click Download → Download 3MF
4. Open the file in Bambu Studio – all print settings are included

Features

• Supports both SVG and black-and-white PNG images
• Automatically adds a panel frame and slide-in rail structures
• Minimal settings: adjust size, margins, and thickness as needed
• Instantly export STL files for 3D printing
• No glue required – panels slide in and lock in place

Design Suggestions

This lamp works especially well with designs that emphasize contrast and silhouette, such as:

• Papercut-style vector art
• Calligraphic kanji characters
• Traditional Japanese patterns and geometric motifs
• Nature-inspired seasonal themes

The soft light reveals depth and character, turning simple forms into quiet, expressive shadows.

If you have a panel design you’d like to see, drop a comment below—if it’s feasible, I’ll create it for you.

Customization Tips

You can also enjoy variations in mood and tone by changing the filament color or LED light source:

• Black filament with warm LEDs → traditional and calm
• White or translucent filament with cool LEDs → modern and clean
• Colored LEDs → bold and artistic expression

Even small changes in material or lighting can bring out subtle beauty in the design.

About the Surface Quality

The panels are automatically set to print at a thickness of around 0.2 mm.
When printed on a textured PEI build plate, the surface takes on a translucent finish that resembles shoji or handmade washi paper.

This soft diffusion of LED light was the inspiration for this project,
bringing a calm, ambient glow that quietly transforms any space.