A flatbed scanner offers the freedom to turn any art into a digital design.

But be sure to select a scanner which is good enough, has superior software, and is backed by a warranty. For these reasons we recommend Linotype-Hell scanners from Heidelberg, one of Germany's largest pre-press and color management companies. These scanners are readily available in the USA and in other countries as well.

flatbed scan with Linotype-Hell LinoColor Saphir Ultra 2 from Heidelberg, polychrome jewelry box from Bulgaria.

Jewelry box of Andrea, in shallow relief, scanned on a Linotype-Hell Saphir Ultra 2 flatbed scanner, reduced to transmit over the Internet. Probably made in Bulgaria.