Design Tips

NOTE: Customized products will ship in 10-15 business days. Engraved product will ship in 3-5 business days.

Step 1: THE CHOICE: CUSTOMIZE IT OR ENGRAVE IT?

Customize It: To customize your Zippo windproof lighter with a design from our Image Library or create your own lighter by using a design or photo of your own, choose from six base models; red, white, or black matte and three chrome models. If this is your choice, click on DESIGN IT.

Engrave It: If you would like to create a personalized Zippo windproof lighter or Zippo Hand Warmer by adding initials or a special message, start by choosing one of nearly 40 products. The selection of models includes classic, Slim™, Armor™, or Replica™ lighters, or Zippo Hand Warmer. If this is your choice, click on ENGRAVE IT.

Step 2: CHOOSE A PRODUCT

DESIGN IT - Select your Zippo windproof lighter to design

• Select a lighter model with powder coat or one of the variations of chrome finished lighters. Remember, whatever product finish    you choose will show as a frame that highlights your design.

• Click on any lighter and a check mark will appear in the upper right corner of your selection. The description of the lighter finish    will appear on the bottom left of the screen. If you change your mind, simply click on another lighter.

• When you have made your final selection, click NEXT STEP in the lower right hand of the screen.

ENGRAVE IT - Select your Zippo product to personalize

• Choose from a Zippo windproof lighter (Classic, Slim®, Armor™, or Replica™) Zippo BLU®, or Zippo Hand Warmer to create a    personalize gift.

• Click on any lighter and a check mark will appear in the upper right corner of your selection. The description of the lighter finish    will appear on the bottom left of the screen. If you change your mind, simply click on another lighter.

• When you have made your final selection, click NEXT STEP in the lower right hand of the screen.

Step 3: CUSTOMIZE IT

1. DESIGN IT

• Navigate your way through the design process by clicking on options in the top design menu that includes, UNDO,    BACKGROUND, PICTURES, TEXT, PREVIEW, and SAVE IT.

• Choose a background color – Click on BACKGROUND in the top menu. Choose from the color pallet provided. Once you click    on a color, the background will appear on your lighter.

• If you don’t want the background color to show behind your design or picture, choose a color as close as possible to the    background of the picture you are about to choose.

• If you skip this step, a background that closely matches the lighter finish will be applied.

• Upload an Image (Optional) – Click on PICTURES in the top menu

• Click on UPLOAD AN IMAGE to upload your own photo or BROWSE ZIPPO LIBRARY to select images from our library.

• When selecting your own image from your files, remember to use an image with a minimum of 72 DPI and JPG format. If you    don’t want the background to show, make sure that the picture is covering the whole entire lighter by extending it outside the    lighter edge. Please refer to the legal guidelines for limitations when using this feature.

• When selecting images from the Zippo Image Library, you may use up to five design elements on one lighter. To add or remove    any of the elements, click on that image or number on the right “Customize It Cost” line.

• Edit your photo or Zippo image after you place it on the lighter by clicking on the resizing squares around the image and/or    rotate it using the rotating icon (circular arrow) provided for you.

• If you want to go back and edit the placement of your photo, click “Photo” on the right menu under CUSTOMIZE IT COST.

• Add Text (Optional) – Click on TEXT in the top menu

• Select a font and font size from the selection provided. Be sure the size is large enough to read. Font sizes less than 12 can be    difficult to read on the finished product.

• Choose your text color by clicking on one of the colors in the color pallet. Be sure that the color your font is a strong contrast with    your picture color to be visible on the lighter.

• Type your text in the Edit Text box under the font colors. Your text will appear on the product. Look closely as the text may be there    in white and not visible immediately. Be sure to check your spelling for accuracy. Remember, customized products are not-   returnable.

• Change the location of your text by clicking, holding, and moving the text block on the lighter.

• Change the angle of the text by clicking on the rotating arrow and moving the text to the angle you prefer. Take time to center your    text if desired.

• Preview - Click on PREVIEW in the top menu

• When you are finished designing your lighter, click the PREVIEW button in the top menu. Don’t like what you see? Simply click    any of the steps in the menu at the top to go back and revise your design.

• Save - Click on SAVE IT in the top menu

• Once your revisions are made and you are happy with your design, click SAVE IT in the top menu. You will see a notification that    your design has been saved.

• Congratulations! You have created your own one-of-a-kind Zippo lighter! Notice as you added features to your lighter they are    listing on the right side of your screen with a Customize It Cost total for your review. The red “X” at the right is the delete button to    remove any of the elements you have added. Oops! If you clicked on that delete by mistake, don’t worry. You can simply click the    UNDO button in the top menu to add that element back on.

• Click NEXT STEP at the bottom right of your screen.

2. ENGRAVE IT

• Navigate your way through the design process by clicking on options in the top design menu that includes, UNDO, ENGRAVE,    PREVIEW, and SAVE IT.

• Add Text – Click on ENGRAVE. in the top menu

• Select a font from the selection provided. You can choose any or all of the four surfaces available to engrave on lighters and one    surface for the Hand Warmer. There are also windproof lighters with initial panels that allow for two or three initials. Hand    Warmer engraving can be up to 17 letters, numbers, or spaces.

• Your font size will automatically adjust according to the number of characters you are placing on the product.

• Type your text in the Edit Text box. Your text will appear on the product. Be sure to check your spelling for accuracy. Remember,    customized products are not-returnable.

• Preview - Click on PREVIEW in the top menu

• When you are finished designing your lighter, click the PREVIEW button in the top menu. Don’t like what you see? Just click on     ENGRAVE and the location on the right Customize It Total to start again.

• Save - Click on SAVE IT in the top menu

• Once your revisions are made and you are happy with your design, click SAVE IT in the top menu. You will see a notification    that your design has been saved.

• Congratulations! You have created your own one-of-a-kind Zippo lighter! Notice as you added text to your product they are listing    on the right side of your screen with a Customize It Cost total for your review.

• Click NEXT STEP at the bottom right of your screen.

Step 4: REVIEW & ADD TO CART

• Don’t like what you see now? This is your last chance to change your design before it is added to your cart. Click on ADJUST    MODEL OR ADJUST DESIGN to change your product choice or alter your text or ADD TO CART at the bottom right of your    screen.

• Be sure to check your spelling and dates carefully. Customized products are not returnable.

• If you have designed your own lighter, you can now create another lighter starting at the beginning by clicking CUSTOMIZE IT    on the top menu of the site or click the red “here” in “customize another product using the same design you just created.

• If you are finished, click GO TO CHECKOUT or CONTINUE SHOPPING.