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Quick Start – Key Things to Know
Material: Premium 16 gauge steel
Finishes: Black, White, Copper, Silver, Gold
Sizes (approx. ½″ smaller in final cut):
36″ ≈ 35.5″ | 30″ ≈ 28″ | 24″ ≈ 23.5″
18″ ≈ 17.5″ | 15″ ≈ 14.5″ | 12″ ≈ 11.5″
File Formats: PNG or JPEG
Artboard: 12″ x 12″ at 300 DPI (recommended) or 1000x1000px
Minimum Line Thickness: 0.08″ (2mm)
Text Rules:
Use stencil fonts for negative cut-out text (≥1″ tall)
Keep text layers unlocked for personalization
⚠️ Important: Floating or detached elements will be removed before production.
⚠️ Important: MEM cannot refund signs that fail due to design issues.
💡 Tip: Always order a sample to check design quality and generate UGC (User-Generated Content).
Introduction
Custom Steel Wall Decor is the latest addition to My Easy Monogram’s lineup. Using the Design Studio, you can create one-of-a-kind metal signs with full personalization options. Customers gain control over fonts, text, and layouts, while you deliver durable, made-in-the-USA products.
Pricing (shipping included, U.S. only):
Size | Price |
12″ | $27.00 |
15″ | $34.00 |
18″ | $42.00 |
24″ | $60.00 |
30″ | $82.00 |
36″ | $120.00 |
Designing with the MEM Design Studio
Artboard & File Setup
Recommended Artboard: 12″ x 12″ at 300 DPI (matches smallest variant).
Alternative: 1000x1000px artboard for faster load speed.
Avoid Oversized Files: Extremely large uploads (e.g., 15,000px) slow loading and increase bounce rates.
Resolution Tip: 1px = 0.012″ works best for scaling across variants.
⚠️ Important: Shrinking your design on the artboard reduces quality but does not reduce product size.
💡 Tip: Always start with a 12″ x 12″ artboard — easiest way to check scale and meet MEM requirements.
Design Best Practices
Line Thickness & Simplicity
Minimum: 0.08″ (2mm).
Avoid overly intricate details.
Use strokes or offset paths to thicken lines.
Visibility & Drop Shadow
The Design Studio applies a drop shadow preview effect.
Thin lines may be obscured — use thicker spacing and stronger strokes.
Structural Integrity
Avoid fragile, narrow areas that may snap.
Round sharp corners for safety.
⚠️ Important: MEM cannot offer refunds for signs compromised by design flaws.
Managing Floating & Transparent Elements
Any element not anchored will be removed.
Design in single-color monochrome — transparent areas are cut out.
⚠️ Important: Double-check for detached shapes (e.g., dots in letters like “i” or “o”) and connect them with bridges.
Adding Mounting Holes
Not included by default. Add them if needed.
Recommended: ≥0.1875″ (3/16″) for 12″+ signs.
Place for balance and stability.
💡 Tip: Keep holes near edges but not too close — maintain strength.
Working with Groups & Variables
Group Layers = customer options.
Label Groups Clearly for ease.
Unlocked = customizable | Locked = hidden.
💡 Tip: Label groups with intuitive names (e.g., “Font Style 1 / Font Style 2”) to help customers select easily.
Adding Text Personalization
Positive vs. Negative Text
Black = stays metal
White = cut away
Use stencil fonts for negative text ≥1″.
⚠️ Important: Non-stencil fonts in negative text will fall out after cutting.
Guide to Uploading your own fonts: Upload Your Own Fonts
Curved Text
Use dropdown tool above the artboard.
Adjust curvature for readability.
Validation & Formatting
Respect character limits.
Some fonts require UPPERCASE input.
Adjust spacing & alignment (especially curves).
💡 Tip: Name text layers uniquely (“Top Text,” “Bottom Text”) so customer entry fields are clear.
Preview & Finalize Your Design
Before publishing:
Confirm connectivity.
Test personalization.
Check alignment.
Preview final result.
Downloading Variant Images:
Use Preview option → enter text → download PNG mockups.
⚠️ Important: Install the latest MEM Live Preview Embed Code on Shopify and select the correct theme template for personalization features to work.
Guide to Installing MEM Live Preview: Personalization Live Preview Setup
Creating Custom Lifestyle Mockups
Add a new scene in Mockup Studio.
Choose MEM backgrounds or upload your own.
Import design → adjust brightness, contrast, shadows.
Save & Continue.
Set as default variant image if desired.
Publish to Shopify.
💡 Tip: Create multiple lifestyle mockups to showcase your signs in different settings (home, outdoors, seasonal).
Ordering Samples
Verify quality before selling.
Capture UGC (photos & videos) for ads.
Build customer trust with authentic content.
How to Order Samples: Use a 100% off discount code to order a test product at cost. Great for marketing and quality checks.
Managing Orders & Production
See the Managing Orders Guide for details on:
Checking production status
Updating shipping addresses (before production starts)
Canceling pending orders
Additional Resources
Articles:
Creating & Importing Products: Step-by-step guide to creating, designing, and importing products from My Easy Monogram to your Shopify store.
Managing Imported Products: Guide to managing and editing imported products in Shopify, including product details, variants, and updates from My Easy Monogram.
Managing Orders: Guide to managing orders from My Easy Monogram: track, update, resolve issues, and understand fulfillment.
Shipping Information: Learn about My Easy Monogram's shipping policies, including free domestic shipping & address updates
Upload Your Own Fonts: Guidelines and Instructional Guide to creating Custom Fonts Using the Design Studio
Product Tours:
Videos: Instructional Video Library
Copyright & Legal
Designers are fully responsible for ensuring that uploaded artwork does not infringe on copyrights. By using MEM, you agree to the originality and legality of your designs.
⚠️ Important: MEM assumes no liability for copyright disputes.
Accessing the Design Studio
Log in to the [My Easy Monogram website]
Navigate to Manage Products → Design Studio Products
Select Custom Steel Wall Decor
✨ With MEM’s Custom Steel Wall Decor, you can offer customers durable, fully personalized, USA-made signs that stand out in any home.
Happy Designing!