Single Sided Bell Metal Ornament
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A bell-shaped metal ornament printed on one face with your photograph. The bell is taller than it is wide, which makes it the metal shape for a vertical picture, and vertical is how almost every phone photograph is taken.

Proportion Before Material

Round, square and octagonal ornaments are all roughly as wide as they are tall, so a portrait photograph has to lose its top and bottom. The bell does not ask for that. A standing child, somebody in a doorway, a dog sitting up: all of these keep more of themselves here than on any other metal outline we make. A horizontal photograph is the one case where the bell is the wrong answer and the octagon is the right one. The largest size is the one that makes the proportion worth having, since the smaller two are closer to square.

What Metal Changes

Metal is opaque and will not break. Where a glass bell lifts with a bulb behind it, a metal one reflects the lights in front, so hang it facing the room with the tree lights falling onto its face. It also weighs less than any glass ornament, which means it can go on the thin outer branches where ornaments are actually seen rather than sitting further in where they are not.

The Crop

The shape narrows towards the top, so the upper corners of the photograph go. Indoors that is ceiling and outdoors it is sky, so the loss is almost always nothing. Keep the subject central and reasonably low in the frame and the crop is kinder than the outline suggests.

Why the Bell Lasts

Printed in full colour on one face with a plain reverse. A double sided version takes a second picture on the back, which some people use for a second year rather than a second subject. The bell is the most traditionally Christmas of our outlines, recognisable in silhouette before any detail is visible, which suits an ornament meant to be brought out every December for decades.

The shapes number seven. Heart, round, square, octagon, bell, bone and paw. Any combination of shapes can go into one set. The discount runs from 10% at two to 50% at fifteen.

For a faded original, Colour Enhancement is $1.99 per image. Two or more take 10% off, fifteen take 50%.

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    Every crystal is crafted in Chicago with care, precision, and premium materials.

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Single Sided Bell Metal Ornament FAQs

You can upload any high-quality image that you’d like to have engraved in your crystal. That could be a favorite family photo or a picture of you and your spouse. It could also be a really great selfie or a picture of your dog. Everyone has unique memories that are special to them, and at ArtPix 3D, we totally get that.

So go ahead! Upload a photo of the llama you saw at the petting zoo, the cactus that poked you on your family vacation, or the treehouse you used to hang out in before it got struck by lightning. Maybe this picture is linked to a significant moment in your life, or maybe it’s part of an elaborate inside joke; either way, we’re happy to engrave it in a custom crystal keepsake that you can treasure forever.

All our crystal items come in a custom black gift box with internal padding, which protects your crystal during shipment, and offers a great way to store your crystal securely when not on display.

Ordering a custom crystal online at ArtPix 3D is easy! You’ll start by selecting a crystal product from our shop. Next, you’ll upload your photo and adjust its position on a template of your crystal shape. Once you’re happy with your preview, you can customize your crystal by choosing your size and writing a note or caption to be engraved below your image. You can also select various add-ons to be included with your order, such as light bases, greeting cards, and a cleaning kit.

When you’re finished, double-check to make sure you’re satisfied with the customization options you selected. Next, check the box that reads “The personalization I entered is correct,” and select Add to Cart.

You’ll have another opportunity to confirm your personalization in your cart. Check your order summary to verify that the size, shape, and orientation (if applicable) of your crystals are correct. You should also proofread any text and make sure your selected add-ons are all present and accounted for. If you enabled ArtPix HD for your photo, your summary should confirm it.

Next, enter your payment and shipping details. If you have a discount code, you can apply it at this stage under Apply Coupon. You can also provide any custom instructions under Order Notes. Finally, select Place Order to finalize your purchase.

Order before 2pm CT for same-day shipping!

Our estimated delivery timeframes are as follows*:

Free Shipping (1-4 days) with orders $79+

Standard $9.99 (1-3 days)

Express $22.99 (1-2 days)

High Priority Express $39.99 (1 day)

Tracking information is provided with all shipping options for your convenience.

*Please note that actual delivery times may vary, especially during peak seasons. Precise delivery times are available during checkout. Additionally, our shipping services are subject to specific cutoff times for same-day processing (2pm CT) and may have limitations on delivery locations. Same-day processing does not apply on Sundays and, therefore, may add an additional day to our estimated delivery timeframes.

The international shipping options that will be available to you during checkout are:

CountryFreeEconomyPriorityPriority PlusExpress
Australia4-9 days3-8 days3-5 days2-4 days1-3 days
Canada5-9 days4-7 days2-4 days2-3 days1-2 days
Germany4-9 days3-8 days3-5 days2-4 days1-3 days
New Zealand4-9 days3-8 days3-5 days2-4 days1-3 days
United Kingdom4-9 days3-8 days3-5 days2-4 days1-3 days

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Does ArtPix 3D specialize in custom crystal gifts? The answer to both questions is a hearty yes! We handle your digital photos with the utmost care, and we’ll never use them for any purpose other than to create your custom crystal.

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Choosing the Best Pic for Your Custom Metal Ornament Bell

To create your Personalized Metal Christmas Ornament with a photo, it’s important to keep in mind our best tips and tricks:

  1. For optimal clarity, ensure your photo is blur and grain-free.
  2. Select ‘Enhance to HD’ during customization to make your photo POP.
  3. Remember that the photo is cropped to fit perfectly in the shape of your metal photo ornament!
    1. For best results, we recommend a close-up photo or portrait.
    2. Use our easy-to-use photo editing tools to line up your pic just the way you want.

Looking for other flat metal Christmas tree ornament shapes and designs? Check out our shop!