If you'd like to use the .jpg image I worked with, you can download it here from our website. The artwork may be sized to fit the paperweight style of your choice.
I used the Large Dome Paperweight Kit for this project because I thought the magnification qualities would bring a lot of interest to the design. In the photo above, you can see how the Large Dome magnifies our instruction card.
The Large Dome has a mounting board that measures 3 1/4" in diameter. Because of the shape of the paperweight, there is an area toward the edge that will not be visible. I sized the dial smaller than the mounting board and added a black background in the "void" area.
My artwork was laid out in MS Publisher and printed onto quality photo paper using my inkjet printer. If you don't have a publishing program, a word processing program with drawing capabilities and an image editing feature should work nicely.
The adhesive mounting board (included with each paperweight kit) was placed on the reverse side of the printed artwork.
Tip: Holding the artwork up to a bright window is an easy way to see the image from the back, allowing you to place the mounting board in the perfect location.
Tip: To keep a dome paperweight level while applying the bottom pad, place the paperweight on a bag of dried beans or popcorn kernels.
I hope this project will inspire you to create your own designs, turning ordinary photos into extraordinary accessories for your desk.
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