{"product_id":"whanau-family-photo-plaque","title":"Whanau \/ Family Photo Plaque","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhānau is everything. This \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eWhānau \/ Family Photo Plaque\u003c\/span\u003e turns your favourite family photo into a striking 3D carved artwork that celebrates the people who matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing our exclusive \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003ePhoto V-Carve\u003c\/span\u003e process, we transform your image into a textured carving using hundreds of V-cut lines at varying depths. Darker areas are cut deeper, lighter areas stay higher — creating shading, detail, and depth that brings faces and moments to life. It’s not printed. It’s not lasered. It’s CNC carved into MDF, line by line, for a finish that’s tactile, bold, and seriously impressive up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed with \u003cem\u003e“WHĀNAU”\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e“FAMILY”\u003c\/em\u003e text plus two red heart accents, this plaque honours connection, aroha, and whakapapa. Perfect for the family home, as a gift for parents or grandparents, or to remember loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is CNC carved and hand-finished. Because every photo is different, every plaque is completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eHow Photo V-Carve Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take your supplied photo and convert it into a toolpath of V-cut lines. The spacing and depth of each line recreates the light, shadow, and detail of your image. From a distance you see the family. Up close you see the craftsmanship. It’s remarkable how much emotion comes through in timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eMDF Only\u003c\/span\u003e – The smooth, consistent surface of MDF gives the sharpest detail for photo carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eMatt black and silver\u003c\/span\u003e with hand-painted red hearts for a modern, high-contrast look that makes the carved photo pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFully Customisable Text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange the text to suit your whānau:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“THE SMITHS”\u003c\/em\u003e top and bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Nana \u0026amp; Koro”\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003e“Mum, Dad \u0026amp; the Kids”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003eAdd \u003cem\u003e“Est. 1985”\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003e“Aroha Tūturu”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003eReplace \u003cem\u003e“WHĀNAU \/ FAMILY”\u003c\/em\u003e with your family name, marae, or whakataukī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e: 380mm diameter round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e: MDF only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e: Matt black background with silver raised text and border, red hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eProcess\u003c\/span\u003e: Photo V-Carve using multiple V-cut lines at varying depths for shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eHanging\u003c\/span\u003e: Keyhole slot routed into the back for easy, flush wall mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFully Customisable\u003c\/span\u003e: Photo, text, and layout tailored to your whānau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eHow to Order Your Custom Photo Plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"list-inside list-decimal whitespace-normal [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ps-6\" data-streamdown=\"ordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003eClick “Contact” or email us your high-resolution family photo. Group shots with clear faces work best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003eTell us the text you want — family name, “Whānau”, “Family”, dates, or a short saying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\"\u003eWe’ll send a digital mock-up to confirm the layout before we start carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eLead Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease allow \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003e10-15 working days\u003c\/span\u003e for dispatch once the photo and text are confirmed. Photo V-Carve is detailed work and we want it perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003ePhoto Tips for Best Results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSend the clearest, highest-resolution photo you have. Good lighting, minimal shadows, and faces close to the camera carve best. Old scanned photos can work too — we’ll advise. Not sure if your photo will work? Send it through and we’ll check before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fifty1fifty.cncworkz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45176579653854,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/9832\/1118\/files\/whanau-family-photo-v-carve-plaque-black-silver-fifty1fifty.jpg?v=1779332585","url":"https:\/\/www.fifty1fifty.nz\/products\/whanau-family-photo-plaque","provider":"Fifty1Fifty-CNCWorkz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}