The shape of the photo needs to match the locket hole to be transferred.There are some smart solutions that are easy to implement, such as making a tracing paper template, or transferring the locket shape by ink.When you choose the method that works best for your locket, you'll be able to paste your photo in place with ease.
Step 1: The locket should be opened.
It should be laid flat with the open side facing you.
Step 2: A piece of tracing paper or regular paper can be placed over the photo recess.
A small recess should be found in the inside of the locket to hold the photo in place.Take a piece of tracing paper and lay it over the locket.You can use tissue paper if you don't have tracing paper.Some lockets have a recess on both sides, so they can hold two photos on one side.
Step 3: Use a pencil to trace.
The photo will sit in the circular area.The size and shape of your tracing will be affected if you crease the paper.
Step 4: Cut out the template.
Now you have a template you can use to fit your photo into the locket.
Step 5: Place the template over the image.
It's best to position it so that the face or image you want to store in your locket is within the borders of the template.To trace the template onto the photo, use a pencil.
Step 6: The template has a photo cut out.
To cut the photo to the exact size of your template, use a scissors or a craft knife.
Step 7: Attach the photo to the locket recess.
Put glue on the back of the photo.Put it into the locket.To make sure it stays in place, press it lightly.
Step 8: Allow the glue to dry.
The locket is ready to wear.
Step 9: You should take the locket with you to the copy center.
You can work in a place that has a copy machine.You can make a copy using a machine if you take it to the store.It's best to use this method for a locket that lies flat.You won't be able to make a good copy if your locket's hinge is not flexible.If you have a printer at home, it will work as well.
Step 10: Set the locket on the copy surface.
It needs to be lying on the surface.The locket should be facing down.
Step 11: A copy should be made.
The copy machine settings should make sure that the copy is 100 percent true to size, rather than being smaller or larger than the locket.Scan the locket and open the image file on your computer, then print it out.Make sure your printer settings allow you to print an image of the locket that's true to size.
Step 12: Take out the shape of the photo recess.
There is a faint outline of the photo recess inside the locket.To cut it out, use a scissors or craft knife.You can use this template to cut your photo in half.
Step 13: Place the template over the image.
It's best to position it so that the face or image you want to store in your locket is within the borders of the template.To trace the template onto the photo, use a pencil.
Step 14: The photo should be the same size as the template.
To cut the photo to the exact size of your template, use a scissors or a craft knife.
Step 15: Attach the photo to the locket recess.
Put glue on the back of the photo.Put it into the locket.To make sure it stays in place, press it lightly.
Step 16: Before closing the locket, allow the glue to dry.
The locket is ready to wear.
Step 17: You can get either an ink pad or craft paint.
If you want to stamp your locket directly into it, you should use a water-soluble ink or paint.To spread craft paint thinly, use a paper plate.If your locket is very valuable, don't use this method.It's possible that the locket could get damaged since you'll be getting ink or paint directly on it.The inside of the locket is a good place to test the ink or paint.If it wipes off with a damp cloth, put it in the center of the locket.Use another method if not.
Step 18: You can find the photo recess by opening your locket.
The locket has a slightly raised border.
Step 19: It can be put into the ink or paint.
You only need enough to create a print of the photo recess if you don't get too much ink or paint on the locket.
Step 20: Attach your locket to a piece of paper.
Carefully place it on the paper.The inside edge of the locket should be on the paper when you lift it.If this isn't the case, use more ink or paint.
Step 21: Remove ink or paint from the locket.
Before the substance dries, it is best to do this quickly.Use a paper towel dipped in warm water to wipe it away, then dry it with a towel.
Step 22: Place the template over the image.
It's best to position it so that the face or image you want to store in your locket is within the borders of the template.To trace the template onto the photo, use a pencil.
Step 23: The photo should be the same size as the template.
To cut the photo to the exact size of your template, use a scissors or a craft knife.
Step 24: Attach the photo to the locket recess.
Put glue on the back of the photo.Put it into the locket.To make sure it stays in place, press it lightly.
Step 25: Before closing the locket, allow the glue to dry.