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The picture is from my wedding and the Story in Steel did a great job of duplicating it, including my hair that was extra curly that hot day. I really like the magnetic frame, which made it easy to mount to the wall.
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Custom Metal Portrait
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
2247 reviews
- Hand-drawn by Artists
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America’s New Favorite Gift
Your photos
Combine multiple photos
20
Add note to artist?
Subjects (people or pets)
Personalize your piece
Add custom text?
Free
Add Artist's Signature
Add-ons
Skip the lineGet your art preview done in less than 24 hours
15
Add background art
15
Add matching heart keychain
10
Your portrait
8" X 10", No Frame, Black
The Approval Promise
- Nothing is cut until you approve the art.
- Unlimited revisions, at no charge.
- Full refund if it still isn't right. Full policy
Every order. No conditions. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions, answered.
Do I approve the drawing before you cut?
Yes. An artist hand-draws your photo in 1-3 days and sends a mock-up. Unlimited revisions, and nothing is cut until you approve it.
How many people fit in one portrait?
It depends on size: 1-2 at 8x10, up to 4 at 12x16, up to 8 at 16x20, up to 10 at 18x24. More figures need more room to stay recognizable.
What if I change my mind?
Before you approve the drawing you can cancel at any point for a full refund, and there is no fee. Revisions are unlimited and free, so most people refine the drawing rather than cancel. After delivery, an unused piece can be returned within 60 days for a full refund, and returns are free.
Product details
Description
Your Custom Metal Portrait turns a favorite photograph into hand-drawn, laser-cut steel art framed in walnut or black. That crooked smile, the kids leaning in, the dog who never sits still. Personalized wall art for Mom on Mother's Day, for Grandma at Christmas, for the wall you pass every day.
Four magnets make the silver steel float inside its frame, and the open spaces cast shadows that shift with the light. This is real steel, not a print. A proof reaches your inbox within 3 days, and nothing is cut until you approve.
Upload your photo, tell us who is in it, and choose from 8 x 10 to 18 x 24 in. Add a name or a date at no charge, and ask for as many revisions as you like, free.
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Shipping information
Currently, we ship to locations in the USA. All our shipping methods are fully trackable.
Orders are dispatched from our warehouse within 5-15 business days. Your order will be delivered via FedEx, DHL, UPS or USPS Delivery Services.
Shipping options and times:
- Express Tracked Shipping: 2-6 business days
- Economy Tracked Shipping: 7-15 business days
We're dedicated to ensuring your order is shipped and delivered promptly. We understand its significance to you.
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What buyers say
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 2247 reviews.
It turned out perfectly!
I bought this for my wife on our 25th wedding anniversary. She doesn’t wear silver so I thought this would be a great alternative. She loved that I brought our favorite wedding picture to life!
This Story in Steel was a gift for my husband of his favorite picture of us taken in 1980. He loved it.
For our 10 year anniversary I had this made and my wife absolutely loved it
The first cut of the sketch was perfect. The final deliverable was exceeded expectations in quality, finish, and detail. For thoughtful gifts, this is easy to put together! Made the 3rd anniversary gift one to remember!
I really think it is a unique custom peice. The main thingvis my wife loved it. She thought it was very special.
Our first trip together in 2008. This is at the Grand Canyon.
We rescue pups who might not otherwise get adopted as many of them have special needs. We have honored each pup who has passed on with a Story in Steel and the artists have nailed the pictures every time. They are very open to feedback and make changes as requested when i was giving one as a gift and she wanted changes made to the preview. I'm super pleased! We will continue to use Story in Steel to honor our pups and give as gifts. Quality art!
My wife wanted something unique and different for our silver anniversary. Over the years, she's accumulated many different silver items but our "Story in Steel" checked both boxes. Thank you for transforming our memorable moment into a forever piece of art!
Absolutely beautiful and great quality. It was the perfect wedding anniversary gift.
This was for my son’s one year wedding anniversary. The product was absolutely stunning and they loved it. The delivery was a little long but I understand with the FB ads you’re running that you’re up to your eyeballs in orders. I did order it on time and it came exactly on the day of their anniversary. Also, I missed your half off sale and don’t have any other uses. Overall, I’d give you a 10 out of 10.
Bought this for my 16th anniversary and my wife absolute loved it, she cried alot and said it was worth every penny.
It looks great and feels well made!
Beautiful
Absolutely stunning! Ordered this for a friend that recently lost their pet after 13 years…it looks exactly like her! Amazing quality and high quality craftsmanship! Will order again!
This is such a beautiful l piece of art !!! Thank you so much!!! I love how it is attached to to the frame. Beautifully done and extremely well made!!! Thank you!!!
Absolutely love the unique gift The detail is amazing
Looks amazing!
You did a great job. It looks beautiful Super happy . Thanks
My Story in Steel artwork was a gift for my brother and sister in law’s 40th Anniversary. I used a beautiful picture from their special vacation in Greece this past summer celebrating this special anniversary! They just loved this gift and hung it on their wall immediately!
This is one of my favorite pictures of us.
Nice! Exactly like advertised.
Our Chocolate Lab Santana turned 5 this year. To celebrate her birthday, I placed a custom order with Story In Steel. The artwork we received exceeded my expectations. Solid and beautiful. More importantly, my wife loves it.
I think it turned out wonderful :) . A beautiful piece of our doggo who had to be put down unexpectedly last month.
This was a birthday gift for my wife. Sydney is her baby and she loves it!
This artwork was so much better than I ever expected. The picture is of my dad's dog, Dottie. Unfortunately she is starting to show her age. She has been the best dog and companion for my dad. She's been by his side through so much, but most significantly, the loss of my mother. I wanted something special for my dad's birthday and this was it!! He absolutely loved it! Thank you Story In Steel!!
Stunning, if you knew that look she gave the way the long stare looks right into you. Captured so very well its soft yet razor sharp. Not physically mind you the craftsmanship is amazing. Anyone whom knew or met her believes 100% captured her essence. True professional s guaranteed will not be my last image with you. Highly recommended to anyone wishing something different but timeless.
I couldn’t be happier with the finished product! The craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding, and the attention to detail is incredible. Every feature was captured so accurately that my wife immediately recognized the exact photo that was used—without having any idea which picture I had submitted. That alone speaks volumes about the quality and precision of the work. This is more than just a beautifully made piece; it’s an everlasting memory that we’ll cherish for years to come. If you’re looking for exceptional craftsmanship, remarkable detail, and someone who truly cares about creating a meaningful keepsake, I highly recommend them. An awesome job from start to finish!
Absolutely obsessed!
Wonderful 11 year anniversary gift. It was from the night we fell in love and truly knew we were meant to be.
The final product isn’t even our picture. They just sent us something random.
Improve the sawtooth hanger. It pulled out of the frame within the first 24 hours. The frame got damaged. It damaged my wall and it damages my new vinyl floor So I don’t like it.
My dear friend son’s wedding
My romantic husband gave this to me for my birthday! What a beautiful surprise! It is such a unique gift - great quality and craftsmanship. Thank you!
Our son and daughter loved this gift! They said they’d never seen anything like it. I added their wedding photo to it because I chose a photo to replicate that had a large space. They met while in college at University of San Diego (USD) and got married there years later. The church is beautiful. They have great customer service and I was able to look at proofs before choosing the final design.
Came out amazing
Just awesome how nice this turned out! Great anniversary gift!
My Daughter and Future son in law eloped to the Turks for their wedding it was so special to them and this artwork symbolizes exactly that
As far as the art work goes I couldn't be much happier. My only problem was within 20 minutes of me hanging my picture the screws ripped out of the frame and the picture fell. There also was a mount on the frame for it to be hung horizontally or vertically. For as much money as we spend on these I thought they shouldn't have mounts to be hung either way. After all our pictures were made to only be held one way. I will say customer service was quick to send a new frame. We'll see if it's going to be any better still though. Clifford Howard
More questions.
What is a laser cut steel portrait, and how is it different from a metal print?
It is a physical artwork, not a print. An artist hand draws your photograph as solid shapes and open space, and that drawing is laser cut from 16 gauge steel, about 1/16 in thick, and powder coated silver. Four magnets hold the steel off the walnut or black frame, so it floats, casts real shadows and changes as the light moves through the day. A metal print is different: the artist's drawing printed in full color on an aluminum panel. We make both, and this is the cut one.
Can you combine several photos?
Yes. Turn on "Combine multiple photos" and upload them together. We merge the people into one composition.
How does it hang?
One screw. The screw and magnetic spacers are in the box, and the spacers create the floating 3D look.
How it works
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Upload your favorite photoAdd names, a quote or a date. Pick your size and frame.
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Artists hand-draw itWe send a mock-up for your approval, with unlimited revisions, then cut and powder-coat.
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Hang it with one screwScrew and magnetic spacers included for the floating 3D look.