Make Something Beautiful
Made for Artists by an Artist
Material Details and other FAQs
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100% cotton, slightly textured, and absorbs color beautifully. 330 GSM weight.
Best for: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, ink (both India ink or alcohol markers), or any water-based paint. Fine for gold leaf or light collage. It may be helpful to know that it doesn’t do well with styles that require large fields of very wet washes or surface flow.
Why choose it: you want the most the natural feel of working on traditional art paper alongside the text. It’s ideal if you plan to trace or transfer a preliminary sketch. It will require some backing to stand on an easel at the wedding, but may be layed flat on any surface.
Tip: You can provide a sketch to have the text adjusted to fit your art (same for all materials).
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The same fine art paper, permanently mounted on a rigid white backing so it stays completely flat.
What it’s like to work on: feels stable and professional, no flex or buckle while painting.
Best for: As above, and mixed media that uses multiple layers. Can support more layers of collage.
Why choose it: you prefer a firm surface and you want convenience for easy display at the wedding.
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A bright white cotton–poly canvas with a visible weave, flexible and durable.
What it’s like to work on: feels like a traditional artist’s canvas, the weave shows brush texture and holds paint well.
Best for: acrylics, collage, gold leaf, or layered paint effects. Can be used for drawing with permanent markers and paint.
Why choose it: you want to paint freely with heavier media or create texture. It may be easier to work on rolled canvas vs gallery canvas if you plan on doing detail work. Ideal for traveling to weddings, but will need weights or fastening to a backing to stay unrolled for display at the wedding.
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The same canvas as rolled, stretched tight over stretcher bars (a hidden wooden frame) and ready to hang.
What it’s like to work on: slightly springy and lightweight; paint and embellishment stay crisp on the taut surface.
Best for: acrylics, collage, gold leaf, or layered paint effects. Can be used for drawing with permanent markers and paint.
Why choose it: you prefer painting on an easel and want the ease of painting on a stretched canvas that’s ready to display when finished. It may be helpful to note that traveling with a stretched canvas might be difficult especially by air as it will most likely need to be checked with bags.
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Instead of painting or drawing directly on the printed ketubah, some artists prefer to have their art digitally added and printed with the text.
For artists working digitally or traditionally who want the finished piece printed seamlessly with their text. The result is an archival print ready for signing and display on your choice of materials.
You provide your artwork as a high-resolution digital file or a 300 dpi scan of physical art. I integrate your art with the ketubah text (adjusting layout for custom shapes as needed), format everything, and prepare it for printing.
Best for: Artists who want to use their own materials or depend on specific techniques and media to get results; "messy media" that may smear or shed when signing; artists who want the confidence of creating art without worrying about damaging the printed ketubah.
Why choose it: You can design or paint your art, knowing the final ketubah will be expertly prepared and printed to fine art standards. It’s the easiest way to ensure your finished piece looks exactly as intended.
Tip: For best print results, it is best to avoid metallic or glossy effects and heavily textured papers.
Includes custom font colors to best contrast the text with background colors.
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For artists who prefer to handle their own printing. Make sure your printer uses archival materials: fine art paper (300-330 gsm) or museum-quality canvas, printed with pigment-based inks for longevity. Printing on home printers is not recommended.
What you receive: High-resolution print-ready files, sized exactly to your chosen dimensions, delivered via Dropbox. Typically delivered as PNGs (transparent and white background are included) but may be JPGs or vectors by request.
What it’s like to work with: These are professional-grade fine art print files, the same quality used for my own printing.
Best for: Artists who already work with a trusted printer who can produce an archival giclée prints.
Why choose this option: You have access to high-end printing and prefer full control over production. This version is also ideal for international clients or those on a tight timeline.
Tip: You can provide a sketch or your digital art to have the text adjusted to fit your art.
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For $18, take the headache out of making perfect borders for your DIY Ketubah.
Whether you want several layers of perfect circles or a more complex shape such as a Star of David or the traditional shield shape, having the outlines of borders added before printing can make your design come to life without measuring or trying to get true corners. The ink is waterfast and can be painted over without bleeding. These lines are custom, so take a moment to describe what you want in the order form.
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All of these DIY ketubot are prepared to order and may be customized. Some requests may take extra time or a small fee, but generally, I want to help you make the ketubah you dream of.
If there is an option you don’t see that you would like to explore, feel free to get in touch. My goal is to make your art shine so that you can make a new heirloom.
I bring decades of experience to making ketubot and art, so I may be able to help you solve design dilemmas or advise on your project if asked (freely offered but only if asked).
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Printed Orders
Typical orders take about a month, but most orders, including with custom options, can be ready within two weeks, depending on client and officiant response to proofs.
Rush Handling means proofs are ready within 1-2 business days and orders may be received within 3-5 business days (for very tight turnaround, printing on Rolled Canvas is the fastest, usually shipping within 1 business day, Mounted Paper and Gallery Canvas take a little longer)
Digital Orders
Typical orders can be ready in 3-5 business days.
With Rush Handling, orders can be ready and available for use within 1-2 business days.
Standard shipping is included. Expedited shipping is $18.
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While this is designed with artists in mind, anyone can order a DIY ketubah. The custom options make this a lovely ketubah to frame just on its own.
Materials Gallery
Premium Fine Art Archival Materials (click for Lightbox view)
