Where to get custom pendant or locket from jpg
April 25, 2014 8:49 AM Subscribe
I have a beautiful silhouette of my son in jpg format that I want to print on a locket or pendant for Mothers' Day. Please recommend online options for getting this done.
I see that Zazzle will do a locket, but I'm not sure of the quality and not crazy about the star design on the front. Other than the star, though, that's more or less what I'm looking for.
I see that Zazzle will do a locket, but I'm not sure of the quality and not crazy about the star design on the front. Other than the star, though, that's more or less what I'm looking for.
Response by poster: Thanks, I'm seeing more options on Etsy than I did last time I searched. Using better search terms I guess. Any specific recommendations appreciated.
posted by Xalf at 9:03 AM on April 25, 2014
posted by Xalf at 9:03 AM on April 25, 2014
I had one of these done for my wife of our son's footprints and was very happy with the result. I don't see why a silhouette would be all that different.
However their lead time is longer than now to mother's day, so even if they'll do it I doubt they'd be able to rush a job at this point - their bread and butter is pretty much mother's day fodder so I am sure they're well backed up.
But I enjoyed working with them and my wife loves the pendant.
posted by phearlez at 9:34 AM on April 25, 2014
However their lead time is longer than now to mother's day, so even if they'll do it I doubt they'd be able to rush a job at this point - their bread and butter is pretty much mother's day fodder so I am sure they're well backed up.
But I enjoyed working with them and my wife loves the pendant.
posted by phearlez at 9:34 AM on April 25, 2014
I recommend www.ponoko.com for custom cut-outs. They have all sorts of materials. I got some custom cut-outs and made them into jewelry for my wedding. They're worth a look.
posted by interiority at 10:22 AM on April 25, 2014
posted by interiority at 10:22 AM on April 25, 2014
Do you want the silhouette engraved into the medal or just the print inserted into the locket?
A good, hand engraver could do that for you. Machine engraving isn't all that nice, but hand work can be really lovely. I'd ask a local jeweler who he uses for hand work.
posted by 26.2 at 10:23 AM on April 25, 2014
A good, hand engraver could do that for you. Machine engraving isn't all that nice, but hand work can be really lovely. I'd ask a local jeweler who he uses for hand work.
posted by 26.2 at 10:23 AM on April 25, 2014
Oh, I didn't even notice you were local! We have a lot of talented local jewelry artists here. You could find a random sampling at the outdoor markets and ask some about this project. Eastern Market wouldn't be a bad place to check, and the makeup of the folks there is different both Saturday and Sunday.
Unfortunately I don't think any of the people we met back when we were doing shows are still in the area, but I'll look and see if anyone in our contact list jumps out at me.
posted by phearlez at 1:09 PM on April 25, 2014
Unfortunately I don't think any of the people we met back when we were doing shows are still in the area, but I'll look and see if anyone in our contact list jumps out at me.
posted by phearlez at 1:09 PM on April 25, 2014
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