FAQ — Custom Photo Statues & 3D Busts | StonifyMe
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything about how your statue is made, shipped, and guaranteed. Can't find your answer? Email us at stonifyme@gmail.com.

Your statue

How much does it cost? +

The Classic — a 12 cm bust on a 3 cm base — costs €24.90. The Grand — a 15 cm bust on an 8 cm base — costs €34.90. You can also upgrade the Classic to the large 8 cm base for €5. Every price includes free shipping, the AI-generated 3D model, our review, production in your chosen finish, and delivery to your door.

What is the statue made of? +

Your bust will be 3D printed in a PLA-based marble or stone-style filament: a hard, durable material with the look and texture of stone at a fraction of the weight and cost.

What size is the statue? +

Two sizes: the Classic is a 12 cm bust on a 3 cm base — about 15 cm in total, the size of a coffee mug. The Grand is a 15 cm bust on an 8 cm base — about 23 cm in total. The Grand is our maximum size.

Which materials and colors can you choose? +

Three finishes at launch: White Marble, Stone Grey, and Sandstone Beige. More are on the way, including Black Marble, Terracotta, and Bronze-style finishes.

Does it come with a base? +

Yes, always — the Classic includes a 3 cm base and the Grand an 8 cm base. When ordering the Classic, you can upgrade to the large 8 cm base for €5.

How should the statue be cared for? +

Treat it like any indoor keepsake: dust it with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it away from direct sunlight, strong heat, and water — the material is durable, but it is made for indoor display.

From photo to statue

How does it work? +

Four steps: you upload a clear portrait photo and place your order; AI builds a 3D model of the face, which we review for a true likeness; the bust is printed in your chosen finish and inspected; then it's packed and shipped to your door. You'll get an email at every milestone.

Didn't receive our order email? +

Please check your junk / spam folder — our confirmation and status emails sometimes land there. If it's still missing, email us at stonifyme@gmail.com and we'll resend it.

What kind of photo works best? +

A sharp, well-lit portrait where the face is clearly visible — front-facing or slightly angled, ideally against a plain background. Avoid blurry shots, group photos, heavy shadows, sunglasses, and low-resolution screenshots.

Can the statue include more than one person? +

We are sorry, but currently we do not support it — each statue is created from a single face, which is also why group photos don't work. If you want to celebrate a couple, order one bust for each person.

Can you make a statue of my pet? +

Yes! Dogs, cats and other pets make wonderful busts — send one clear, well-lit photo of your pet, face in focus and looking towards the camera.

What if your photo can't produce a good result? +

We'll contact you before anything is produced and ask for an alternative photo. And if we still can't get it right, you get a full refund.

How is the statue actually made? +

An AI-generated 3D model of the face is created from your photo and reviewed by us. The bust is then 3D printed layer by layer over several hours in our Lisbon workshop and inspected before shipping.

Shipping & delivery

Where are we located? +

Lisbon, Portugal. Every statue is modeled, printed, inspected, and packed in our Lisbon workshop.

Where do we ship? +

Across the European Union, with free shipping on every order. We currently ship to EU countries only.

How does shipping work? +

Standard shipping is free on every order, sent through the national postal carrier across the EU, with a dispatch reference. Please add DHL/DPD courier tracking at checkout for €19.90 for a tracked and fully insured parcel you can follow door to door. If your parcel arrives damaged, or doesn't arrive, please contact us as soon as possible and send photos and proof to open a claim through the proper channels in order to resolve the issue and properly issue a refund.

How long until it arrives? +

Usually 5–10 business days from order to doorstep, depending on your country — that includes creating the model, the review, production, and delivery. We'll email you at each step so you always know where your statue is.

Can it be shipped directly to the person receiving the gift? +

Of course — enter their address as the delivery address at checkout and mark the order as a gift. We'll leave the invoice and any price information out of the package, so the surprise stays intact.

Guarantees, payment & privacy

What if it arrives damaged, or doesn't arrive? +

We guarantee a quality product: every bust is inspected before shipment to ensure our top standards. Once it's on the road the carrier is responsible for the parcel — so if it arrives damaged or doesn't arrive, contact us with photos and any proof, and we'll make a compensation claim on your behalf and resolve it, including a refund or resending a new order. For the best protection and the quickest resolution, choose DHL/DPD courier tracking at checkout — tracked and fully insured.

Can you cancel your order? +

Yes, but only while your statue has not been processed yet — send us an email at stonifyme@gmail.com as soon as possible and we'll cancel your order and refund you in full. Once production has started, change-of-mind returns are no longer possible: personalized items are exempt from the standard 14-day withdrawal right under EU consumer law.

How can I pay, and is it secure? +

Payment is processed by Stripe, the same provider used by millions of online shops. We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), plus PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The available options appear automatically at checkout.

What happens to your photo? +

It's used only to create your statue. Photos are stored privately, never shared, and never used for anything else — and once your 3D model has been generated, your photo is automatically deleted.

Do you use cookies? +

Two kinds. A strictly necessary cookie keeps the site working — your session and basic security — and is always on, as the law allows. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are only set if you accept them in the cookie banner; they help us see how the site is used so we can improve it. We never sell your data, and declining changes nothing about your order. Payments happen on Stripe's secure checkout, which uses its own cookies to process them.

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