String Portraits - Customized

Turn a photo into something a little unexpected - a portrait made from string, wrapped around nails, plotted by a machine.

Upload your picture, customize a bit, and we'll make it real. You hang it on your wall, or give it to someone weird.

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Some examples

Example portrait
i like the towelCreated on 6/27/2025
Example portrait
A nameCreated on 6/27/2025
Example portrait
Name not setCreated on 6/27/2025
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Word of thanks

A thank-you note: I would like to thank several people and projects for inspiring and supporting this project.

  • Shadertoy for inspiring me to write code for the GPU.
  • Ruben for encouraging me to check out Shadertoy.
  • My brother for letting me use his 3D printer.
  • Hackerspace for helping fix the 3D printer.