Q.
How do I know if my picture will make a good Photo
Sculpture?
A.
The subject to be cut out of your photo should not have any
of the main components cut off, such as arms, legs, your
pets ears, paws or tail. Waist high shots make good photo
sculptures, as long as the total upper body is in the
picture. The main subject should not be blocked by other
objects such as tree limbs etc. The best subjects stand out from the
background with enough contrast between the subject and
background to be able to follow and cut out the subject. When taking your photo try to
get as close to the subject as possible while staying in focus.
We will size your photo to be as large as possible for the
size sculpture you order maintaining the original aspect
ratio – width to height. If your picture looks good and is
not out of focus or otherwise of poor quality, it will make a good
Photo
Sculpture.
If you send
your digital photo by email, send the original file from the
camera not the photo sized for email. This will provide the maximum
number of pixels for a clear photo Sculpture. If you send a photo
that would not look good as a sculpture, we will
contact you before continuing.
Q.
How are the sculptures made?
A.
We start by editing your digital picture or scanned photograph
to fit the photo sculpture size of your choice, either 4X6, 5X7
or 8X10. Your original photo is scanned and sent back
to you. This process provides the largest possible sculpture for the size ordered maintaining the proper height to width aspect ratio of the subject in the
photo without distortion.
Your
edited photo is then printed on high quality photo paper. The
next step is to laminate the photo using high quality
acrylic to protect the photograph from moisture and
scratches. The photo is then attached to a Plexiglas backing.
Your photo
is sculpted removing the background and attached to the Plexiglas base. The
base is made of 1/4 inch Plexiglas and the back of the
sculpture is 1/8″ or 3/16″ Plexiglas.
Q.
How long until my order arrives?
A.
Most orders are shipped within 7 business days if you submitted a digital file. If you mailed your photo to us, please allow 14 extra days for transit. In addition to the transit time, please allow one to two business days for
processing. Rush service is available at extra cost.
Q. How do I send my photo to you?
A. If you are sending your photo print to create your
Photo Sculpture, please place the photograph in an
appropriate envelope using a flat cardboard sheet to protect
it from bending and mark the envelope “Photo – Do Not Bend”.
Be sure to include your complete contact information
including telephone number. You will be provided the address
to mail your photograph at the end or the checkout process.
If you were not taken to the confirmation
<page click here>.
Attach
your digital photo to an email, include your
complete contact info and send to:
sales@coolphotosculptures.com
Tip: Be
sure to email the full sized photo file just as it comes
from your camera for best results. Do not use your imaging
software’s email photo feature as this will reduce the size
of the file for email. Contact us if you have questions on
how to do this. |
