Custom pendant creator app

Creating your own unique jewelry is now easier than ever with our Pendant Creator. This tutorial will guide you through the steps and provide tips for designing customized jewelry.

Tips for Best Results

- Use Simple 2D Designs: Black and white drawings or pictures work best, including fonts, shapes, patterns, and "pop art" inspired photos.
- Backgrounds and Connections: Add a background to keep disconnected parts in place.
- Necklace Loop (Bail): Easily add a loop for chains.
- Customization Options: Adjust thickness and fine details to perfect your design.

By following these guidelines, you'll be able to create beautiful, personalized pendants with ease.

Getting Started

Upload Your Design

• Start with your original 2D design, use one of our templates, or click "Upload Design" to select your own image.
•  Remember:
  • Simple black and white images work best.
  • Black areas will be embossed, while white areas will be empty space.
  • For advanced users, grayscale is enabled. Learn more in our grayscale tutorial
  • Crop your image to the edges for the most accurate sizing.

Customize Your Pendant

• Size: Define the largest dimension of your image. The default is 30mm, adjustable from 5mm to 100mm.
• Thickness: The default is 2mm. Use the slider to adjust. Black areas will be 2mm thick, and gray areas will be thinner if used.
• Add a Backing: Connect multiple parts with a backing if your design has disconnected elements.
  • Flat or Mirrored Backing:
    • Flat: One side flat, the other embossed.
    • Mirrored: Embossing on both sides, reflecting thickness variations.
    • Softness of Detail: Smooth out sharp edges using the slider.

Add a Loop for a Chain

• Left-click to place the loop, and left-click again to move it.
  *Make sure to click on the 3D render of your model to add the loop!*
• Choose between "pie slice" and "half circle" loops.
• To delete a loop, select "None".

Final Steps

• Click "Create My Pendant!" to generate your design.
• Follow the note at the top of the page for the next steps.
• On the Model Edit page, choose from a variety of materials and view printability and pricing information.

By following these steps, you’ll create a beautiful, custom pendant ready for printing and shipping with Shapeways. Happy designing!

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