Single Sided Round Metal Ornament
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A metal photo ornament in round form: your picture printed onto one face of a thin aluminium disc, in three sizes. Metal rather than glass is a practical decision, and it is the right one more often than the glass ornaments' popularity suggests.

It Will Not Break

This is the whole argument. Glass ornaments are beautiful and they are glass, which on a tree with a dog, a toddler or a cat is a short-term arrangement. Metal survives being knocked off a branch, packed badly in January and found at the bottom of a box in November. For an ornament that is meant to be hung every year for twenty years, that matters more than any difference in how it looks.

How It Differs to Look At

Metal is opaque, so it does not take light from behind the way thin glass does. Instead it reflects the lights in front of it, which means it should be hung where the tree lights fall on its face rather than behind it, the opposite of the glass advice. The surface has a slight sheen that glass does not, and the colours sit on it rather than in it.

The Circular Crop

A circular crop removes everything outside an inscribed circle, so both ends of a rectangular photograph go. One subject centred survives it; a group does not, and the octagonal version of the same ornament keeps considerably more. The middle size is where most orders land, large enough for a face to read from a few feet and small enough to hang among ordinary decorations.

What to Send, and the Alternatives

It is printed in full colour on one face with the reverse left plain, and the same metal round is made double sided, taking a second picture on the back. Single sided versions are also available as a bell, bone, heart, octagon and paw. Metal is the sensible choice for an ornament being posted, since it arrives in the condition it left in rather than depending on how the parcel was handled. The same picture on glass is a gamble that only pays off at the far end.

Seven shapes are made. Heart, round, square, octagon, bell, bone and paw. Any combination of shapes can go into one set. Ten per cent off at two, fifty at fifteen. Colour Enhancement is available at $1.99 per image.

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

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Single Sided Round 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.

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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

Great question! You earn 2 points for every dollar spent on any Crystal items and 1 point for every dollar spent on any non-crystal add-ons (light bases, wrapping paper, greeting cards, cleaning kit, ornament stands, candles, etc).

You can also earn points by leaving reviews on purchased items, referring a friend, following us on Instagram, liking us on Facebook, and subscribing to our Newsletters. We also celebrate our customers with points on Birthdays and Anniversaries! For more information, check out our Rewards page

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 Circle

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!