Flowers, souvenirs, artwork, and other
three-dimensional objects can be scanned and combined with photos,
or used to create unique artwork, scrapbook pages, calendars, and
more. We give you tips on how to scan them and suggest how to you
can use those scans in photo and art projects.
3-D scanning ideas
The wedding dress your grandmother made can be scanned and turned
into wedding scrapbook pages.
Ordinary 3-D objects take on new value
when you have a scanner. Everything from coins to a wedding dress
can be scanned for use in a myriad of ways. Here are some possibilities:
Add flair to your photo projects.
Scan kids' art to archive for posterity.
Create your own wrapping paper and scrapbook pages.
Print scans onto fabric sheets to make quilts and clothing.
Place a transparency on the scanner bed when scanning objects that
might scratch the glass.
When scanning bulky items, pull a black cloth over your scanner
to prevent shadows.
Keep these tips in mind for perfect
3-D scans every time:
Clean scanner glass of debris or streaks with a bit of glass
cleaner sprayed onto a lint-free cloth.
Place object on the scanner glass. Or, use a transparency
if scanning items that might scratch the scanner bed.
When scanning large items, gently close the lid over the
item, then cover the scanner with a dark cloth to prevent shadows.
Choose the resolution or dpi (dots per inch) of your image.
A scanning resolution of 300 dpi works well for most images.
To use this feature while scanning, just look for Auto
Correct Photos, then check the box that says Perform
Dust & Scratch Removal.
Save the image to your computer as a source file in TIFF
format to retain the most detail. You can then make a copy of
this file and save as a JPEG, which is best for attaching to
e-mails or posting to the Web.
Scan fresh flowers from your wedding centerpieces to give scrapbook
pages special meaning.
You can create your own scrapbook pages
and trimmings by scanning souvenirs and mementos that relate to
your theme.
Embellishments
A hospital bracelet or rattle can add meaning to a baby book, while
seashells from your last beach vacation will remind you of the good
times your kids had combing the shoreline.
Backgrounds
You can also design your own page backgrounds by scanning everything
from fall leaves for a back-to-school scrapbook, to flowers from
your bridal bouquet for a wedding album. Just be sure to gently
arrange them on a clean scanner bed. You can even layer items by
placing the ones you want in the forefront down first.
These scanned pages can also make beautiful note cards or wrapping
paper.
Scanned artwork can be used to make
one-of-a-kind cards, calendars, and other projects at the HP
Activity Center.
For example, baby hand and foot prints can be made with paint, then
scanned to create a calendar like the one shown here.
You can also create your own scanography, or fine art, using scans
of photos or 3-D objects. For example, flowers from your garden
can be scanned, framed, and hung as an art piece.
A photo scanner allows you to scan 3-D
objects and photos. Here are some tips for finding one right for
you:
HP photo
scanners offer high resolution, negative and slide scanning,
and software that lets you crop and edit your photos from your
scanner. Compare models with HP's scanner
comparison chart.
If you want to scan and print, a Photosmart All-in-One printer
does both. Check out our buying
guide for more information.
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