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Jewelry from a child’s drawing

In short

A child’s drawing can become a ring or pendant that keeps its spirit: the wobbly lines, the proportions, the happy sun. Drawings with bold, simple shapes work best; the design turns strokes into solid metal and simplifies anything too small to cast.

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Photographing the drawing

  • Photograph the drawing flat in daylight, avoiding glare and shadows.
  • Crayon, marker and pencil all work, as long as the lines are visible.
  • Crop to the part you want: one figure or symbol usually works better than a whole scene.
  • Tell us in your note which lines or details must stay.

What to expect

Metal has no colours, so the drawing is translated into shapes, lines and relief. We keep what makes it recognisable and simplify tiny details so the piece is strong enough to wear every day.

Sharing it

Sharing shows only digital previews of the jewel by default. Showing the original drawing next to it is a separate choice you make each time you share.

Questions and answers

Can the child’s name or age be added?

Yes, short names, initials or numbers work well. Add them to your note or in a refinement round.

Will it look exactly like the drawing?

It’s an interpretation in metal, not a photocopy. You review it in 3D and can refine it once before deciding.

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Ready to start your piece?

Designing and one refinement round are free. You pay only when you approve.

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