To enter, simply take a photograph of your pet looking a bit Christmassy. We’ll leave it up to you to figure out how to do that!
Then, visit the Pets Magazine Facebook Page or Twitter page (@Pets_Mag) and post your pet photo with the hashtag #PetXmasFactor. IMPORTANT – it must include the hashtag #PetXmasFactor for the entry to count.
The deadline for entries is 6.00pm on Wednesday December 23rd, 2015. One lucky winner will be announced by the first week of January 2016. The prize of for a large (15cm high) 3D sculpture of a reader’s pet, which can be any type of pet – with the proviso that you must have / be able to take at least six photos of the pet.
About Arty Lobster (www.artylobster.com)
Arty Lobster creates 3D printed sculptures from around six to ten pictures of a dog or another pet which the owner uploads to the company’s website. 3D printing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. It all starts with making a virtual design of the pet. This virtual design is made in a CAD (Computer Aided Design) file using a 3D modelling program for the creation of a totally new object. The software slices the final model into hundreds or thousands of horizontal layers. When this prepared file is uploaded in the 3D printer, the printer creates the object layer by layer. The 3D printer reads every slice (or 2D image) and proceeds to create the object blending each layer together with no sign of the layering visible, resulting in one three dimensional object. This technology uses a special glue to fuse small particles of plastic, metal, ceramic or glass powders into a mass that has the desired three-dimensional shape. The result is a perfect little replica of the pet, which captures even small variations in fur colour and other characteristics.
Terms & Conditions
- There will be one winner in this competition
- Cash alternatives to the stated prize are not available
- The judges’ decision is final
- All entries sent in after the above date will not be counted.
- The competition is open to owners of all types of pets
- All entries must be either uploaded to our Facebook page or Twitter page and must include the hashtag #PetXmasFactor.
- The deadline for pet photos to be shared on social media is Wednesday December 23 at 6.00pm.
- One winner will be announced and contacted by the first week of January 2016
- After notification of winning, the lucky reader is required to send half a dozen additional photos of their pet
- Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for the creation and dispatch of your 3D sculpture
- This competition is only open to UK residents.
- By submitting images you are allowing us to use them for marketing purposes.