Design Tutorial

To open our paperweight design tools, click the PERSONALIZE button.

Click the upload button to upload an image file. To browse image files available in our extensive library, click the Clipart & Images button.

From the upload window, click on Upload Image. If you're uploading a PDF file, click that option instead.

We accept JPG, PNG, and PDF files up to 10 Mb in size. We require a minimum resolution of 200 dpi to ensure image quality.

Select your image file and click Open.

After your image is uploaded, it will be placed on top of the sample paperweight. Click on a red corner circle to adjust the size. The red circle centered above the image may be used to adjust the rotation.

Additional editing tools are available by clicking the pencil icon beneath your photo.

The photo editor will allow you to crop your image, apply a variety of filters, and adjust brightness and contrast.

A variety of filters are available to change the appearance of your image.

You can adjust the brightness, contrast, exposure, and saturation of your image using the Colors feature.

To add text to your design, click the Add Text button.

This editor includes a field to type your words into. You can choose from a variety of font styles and colors.

The size of your text may be adjusted by clicking on the red circle at each corner. To make further changes, click on the pencil icon.

The editing options that appear will allow you to make changes to your text, including the color. You can also click the red trash can icon just beneath your text to erase it and start over.

At any point in the design process, whenever you'd like to preview the design within the paperweight, click the Preview button.

The preview will show you a photo rendering of your paperweight design. Click the Close Preview button to return to the editing tools.

The menu items to the left will allow you to zoom-in on your work, reset the editor, save your design, upload a saved design, and download a preview image.

When you're happy with your paperweight design, click the Order Now button. (Don't worry about the quantity. This can easily be changed in the cart).

Any special instructions may be added by clicking the Add Note button.

After you click the Order Now button, you'll be directed to the cart where you can change the quantity. Volume discounts will automatically apply based on the number of paperweights ordered.