Each pendant is slightly different although the photo of the pendant is quite simple once you know the size. Try measuring to the nearest millimeter or fraction of an inch. Once you've got the dimensions, resize your photo to the right proportions. You can print from a personal printer, order online, or visit a store in person. With all these options, you can easily print the perfect photo to hang around your neck.
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Part 1 of 3: Measuring the Pendant
Step 1. Find out the size of your locket photo holder, if possible
Your pendant must have a frame around the place where the photo will be attached. You need to find out the size of the photo holder. If possible, measure using a ruler to the nearest millimeter or fraction of an inch.
- Use a ruler or tape measure to figure out the size of your pendant.
- Knowing the size will give you a reference point to use when resizing your photos.
Step 2. Estimate the size of your photo holder if it's too difficult to measure
If you can't measure where the locket photo is, you can estimate it. A common estimate is 1 millimeter (0.10 cm) or smaller than the pendant size.
It's better to guess with a higher number than a lower one because you can always crop the edges of your photo later
Step 3. Measure the diameter instead of the width if your pendant is round
Circle pendants may be more difficult to measure because they don't have straight edges. Measure along the circle horizontally to find the diameter. You can use this as an approximate width. You can estimate the height based on the top and bottom of the circle shape.
It's okay if the size isn't right. Bring it as close as possible to even the fraction of an inch, and estimate the larger number rather than the smaller one. This way, you can crop the photo to fit, if you want
Part 2 of 3: Resizing Photos
Step 1. Upload your photo to a website, computer program, or smartphone app
You can choose a free photo editing website, such as resizemypicture.com or Web Resizer. There are also many photo editing apps that can be downloaded from the app store. Or, try a computer program like Paint, Microsoft Office, or Photoshop. Choose the photo you want to use for your pendant.
- Some photo editing applications include Photo Editor, Photo Resizer, or Image Size.
- Some websites like Locketstudio.com will do everything for you. Upload a photo, choose the size and shape of the pendant, and download your photo.
Step 2. Resize photo with Image Settings
You can change the size, both the height and width, scale the percentage, or the pixels. If you can resize a photo with different heights and widths, enter your approximate pendant size. The size of your photo will change to the size you entered.
- If you must resize a photo by percentage, start by estimating the percentage required to reduce the photo size, based on the photo's current size. If this calculation leaves you confused, you can proceed with trial and error.
- If you're resizing a photo by pixels, first determine the pixels of your photo before resizing it. In the image settings, select the “Pixels” menu, then scale your photo down based on the pixel measurement.
Step 3. Save a resized copy of the locket photo for printing
Once you get the photo size right, save the photo so you can print it. Save it as an image file, such as a JPEG.
Part 3 of 3: Printing Pendant-Sized Photos
Step 1. Use your pigment printer to print a photo of the pendant at home
After resizing your photo, choose the menu “Print,” and print your photo in color or black-and-white. Print on matte or glossy paper.
This is a useful way to print because you can print multiple drafts to experiment with photo sizes
Step 2. Print the resized photo using a website like Shutterfly or Snapfish
Once your photo is the right size, you can upload it online, place an order, and send the photo to your address.
Step 3. Visit stores like CVS, Walgreens, and FedEx to print your photos
You can save your photos to a USB or CD and take them to the store. Some stores offer the option of ordering online and taking photos in person. So double check the website if this can be done.
