When you undertake needlepoint embroidery you might want a design that is not available in most needlepoint kits. It is here that you have to use Custom needlepoint printing. Here the photo that you are planning to stitch would be transferred into canvas and then you can start your needlepoint stitching accordingly. This photo could be a favorite destination picture or even an artwork undertaken by your five years old son.
How is this printing done?
When you undertake Custom needlepoint printing the printer uses a digital image which has high resolution. If your custom needle pointer printer which has a color menu, you can use it to add clarity to the picture that you would print and do your needlepoint embroidery on. This picture is transferred into a canvas and you would just have to iron it out. This step helps to preserve the picture quality. Now you can start your embroidery.
What are the basic things to consider before you start your printing?
1. The image that you want for your needlepoint embroidery is it large enough. In case the picture is small you would need to magnify it without spoiling the image.
2. Needlepoint embroidery designs have copyright issues. You also need to check the copyright issue for needlepoint embroidery.
3. What would be the size of the canvas mesh? You have to understand here that sometimes a good image would look attractive in a small area. When a large canvas is used on it, the design fails to look attractive. Here you can scan the image and work on the software version before you transfer it into the canvas mesh.
4. When printing your picture for needlepoint embroidery, your image should have a beautiful central theme. Otherwise too many small ideas would not add beauty to the embroidery. You can edit things in the background and use a few embroidery concepts only.
5. When choosing an image for your needlepoint embroidery, always use colored ones. Black and white images lack luster and are difficult to work with.
6. Use a good printer to print the images on the canvas. Canvases are expensive and you should not use it on a printer which cannot print the design accurately on it. Most printing cost above seventy dollars on your pocket.
If you are customizing your first needlepoint embroidery it would be best to start with a simple and a medium sized picture. You can then choose the various stitches that you want on it like a basket weave or a tent stitch. Also keep in mind the type of needle that you would need. Since you are working on a canvas you would need a tapestry needle which is blunt and is not very long in length. If you are not very confident you can also seek the advice from an expert and give your special needlepoint project all the help it needs.