8-page visual guide
Clear step-by-step instructions and annotated screenshots from photo upload through to print preview.
Tested workflow · Your photo
Turn any photo into this.
Make your own Photo Reveal Keychain.
RM32Instant digital download · Tested 3MF helper included
Get the guide →↓Instant PDF download▣Any device◷15-minute read
See the result
From favourite photo to light-reveal keychain.
It looks like a simple white keychain until you hold it towards a bright light. Then the photo appears.
Why the guide
Skip the trial and error.
The information is out there, but turning it into a keychain that works takes a few connected steps. We tested this workflow so you can follow it, use your own photo and make one without piecing together multiple tutorials.
01A clear path
Photo, model, size, keyring corner and print preview in the order you need them.
02A tested helperThe included 3MF helps create the keyring corner and hole position used in the guide.
Inside the download
Everything you need to make your first one.
Made for beginners who have access to a 3D printer and want a straightforward, tested starting point.
Photo and model setup
How to choose your photo, create the square model and use the tested size and thickness settings from this workflow.
Tested 3MF helper
A printable 7 mm ring and centred 4 mm cutter for the keychain corner.
Print and assembly checks
Corner placement, preview checks, white PLA and metal split-keyring assembly guidance.
Made for beginners
Already have a 3D printer? You can begin here.
This guide is for people who want to turn their own photos into Photo Reveal Keychains without figuring out the complete workflow from scratch.
You will need
- A clear, reasonably bright photo
- A computer with Bambu Studio and access to MakerLab
- A 3D printer with a 0.4 mm nozzle
- White PLA, a metal split keyring and a light source
Tested with Bambu Studio/MakerLab. The guide uses a white-PLA, square 54 × 54 mm keychain workflow.
Ready when you are
Get the guide →Make your own Photo Reveal Keychain.
Step-by-step guide + tested 3MF helper file
RM32 · Instant digital download
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Is this a physical keychain?
No. This is a digital download that teaches you how to make your own Photo Reveal Keychain.
What will I receive?
You receive the 8-page step-by-step guide and a tested 3MF helper file for the keyring corner.
Can I use my own photo?
Yes. The guide starts with choosing and uploading your own clear, reasonably bright photo.
Do I need a 3D printer?
Yes. This guide is for people who already have access to a 3D printer, plus the materials listed above.
What was this workflow tested with?
This guide was tested using Bambu Studio, a Bambu Lab A1 with a 0.4 mm nozzle, and white PLA. The guide includes the exact settings we used for this workflow.
Can I make more than one?
Yes. Once you understand the workflow, you can repeat it with your own photos.
How do I receive the files?
After payment, Payhip provides access to the digital download.