Check the Seam Zone on a Curved Keepsake Before the First Preview

Mark the visible arc first

For a cylindrical object, identify the side a recipient is most likely to see and sketch a small visible arc for the artwork. AntBelt supports cylindrical engraving, while the right placement still depends on the object and the preview you can inspect.

Keep names, dates, and borders away from the visual seam zone in the first layout. This is a planning habit, not a substitute for checking the actual object before a sample.

Review the rotation as a viewing question

Turn the preview through the likely viewing angles and ask where the reading begins and ends. Save that answer with the project so a later revision does not restart the placement discussion.

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