Your A3-A5 Custom Size Request Won’t Work. Here’s Why.

A group family picture will look spectacular as a Diamond-dot Painting®. We have plenty of examples from clients completing these and sending them to us. These images are of sentimental value to them. But what do you notice about each custom design of the group picture?

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None of these are smaller than 70×50cm in size. This is what we will be discussing in this article to help you better understand what makes a great custom design – specifically for group photos.

We want you to be confident in what you are purchasing. The only way to help you feel confident is by educating our clients and helping them understand the thought process behind their personal custom design.

Diamond-dot Painting® is a beautiful craft that has helped many deal with anxiety, form memories and create pieces that capture the personality of a lost loved one. The team at Diamond-dot Painting® will always recommend the smallest size you can go without losing quality and detail. This is especially important to us when it comes to faces.

 

Example Time

 

We receive a lot of requests for an A3, A4 or A5 for their family photo or group picture of friends. These sizes are not suitable for such images. The detail is minimal, often not there at all. Below is the example converted into each of these sizes mentioned.

 

 

 

The more detail you want to see, the more beads you need to fit into the face. That requires going up to a bigger size.

 

What is The Ideal Size for a Custom?

As we mentioned before, we will always quote you on the smallest size we can go without losing detail. So what does that size look like? To capture detail so that faces are recognisable, you will most likely get a 60×40cm quote for a group picture that is similar in composition as the one shown below.

 

The faces are closer to the camera, filling a decent portion of the frame. Lighting also plays a role in this. It helps sharpen the image. If the group is quite large and faces are smaller, this size will definitely not capture anything worth looking at.

 

An image such as this one of the large group of people will have to be quite big to get that needed detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needless to say, this size can be quite daunting, especially if you are a first time dotter. The lighting in this image is also uneven. There is a slight over-exposure on some of the faces which, if the size is too small, will just look like large pale patches.

And just for fun, this is what your large group picture will look like as an A3:

 

 

In Conclusion

If you are still unsure whether your image will work at any wanted size, you are more than welcome to submit your custom picture on our website, or email custom@diamonddotpainting.co.za to receive feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a custom diamond dot painting from my own photo?

Yes. Diamond Dot Painting® offers personalised designs created from customer-supplied images, subject to image quality requirements.

What photo quality is needed for a custom design?

High-resolution images with good lighting and clear subjects produce the best results. Blurry, dark, or low-resolution images may affect final quality.

How long are personal images stored?

Personal images submitted for custom designs are securely stored for up to 12 months and then permanently deleted, unless a deletion request is made earlier.

Can custom orders be returned or refunded?

Custom and personalised products are non-returnable and non-refundable unless defective or supplied incorrectly, as permitted under the Consumer Protection Act.

What do I do if I hve missing beads?

If you noticed that you are missing a particular colour, or have been given an insufficient number of beads, please contact Diamond-dot Painting at queries@diamonddotpainting.co.za or call us at +27 73 719 7639.

You will need to provide us with your DDP number on your design and the legend associated with it.

Do I have to pay import tax/fees/duties?

No, you do not have to pay import fees or duties. Diamond-dot Painting is based in South African and therefore you only pay the courier fee.
You should receive your purchase within a week. Custom diamond paintings take about 3 weeks (excluding courier time).

What is included in my custom diamond painting kit?

Your custom kit typically includes:

• Pre-printed adhesive canvas
• Colour-coded resin diamond drills
• Diamond applicator pen
• Wax pad
• Sorting tray
• Basic instructions

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