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Pixelhobby
Software
The app which
allows you to make your own Pixelhobby patterns from your favourite
photographs or images is called Pixelhobby Designer. You can find more
information about it on the Pixelhobby Netherlands website HERE
And here is a direct link to the app HERE
The app automatically converts your pictures into a Pixelhobby Design.
You can then edit the design to your liking by cropping the image,
adjusting colours etc. Generally close up portraits work best, and some
images will not convert well, while others will look great with a
little bit of editing.
Once you are happy with your design you can print your pattern and
parts list. When printing your pattern with the app choose the "letter"
option as the paper size (not A4) and scale the pattern to 100% or do
not scale the pattern (do not adjust to page) so the baseplates fit
correctly. You may want to print just one page first to check and make
sure the baseplates design rectangles are 4 inches x 5 inches.The parts
list contains a listing of the pixels and baseplates required to
complete the design. You can then either go to our Pixelhobby Supplies
page and order your baseplates and pixels online or scan your parts
list or take a clear photo of it and email it to us along with your
postal address and we will email you back with a quote on the cost of
supplies and shipping. Our email address is 
PixelHobby Designer Lite is the old software program created by
Hobbyware, Inc. It is no longer being distributed, however if you still
use this program you can of course print your parts list, scan it and
email it to us for a quote for your supplies as well. Please note when
printing your own designs from this software you will need to set the
printer paper size at letter (8.5in x 11in) instead of A4 as the
software was designed in the US and the baseplates will only fit on the
design rectangles when printed at letter size. We also recommend
selecting 4 plates per page when printing for larger designs to save
you paper and printing costs.The 4 baseplate printing option is only
available in this software, it only prints 2 basplates per page with
the app.
Also the colours on your screen may differ
slightly from the actual pixel colours, depending on the colour, contrast
and brightness settings on your monitor. Here is a Pixelhobby colour chart
to help assist with your designing as all the colours are listed as well as
the names for each colour.
Pixelhobby Colour Chart
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