The most personal gift 🎁
Your photo becomes a real 3D figurine - hand-painted 🎨
1. Choose size
2. Upload photo
3. Figures arrive by 📦
We shrink you just as shown in your photo. Digitally modeled by hand & hand-painted 🎨 A little mini work of art.
This family on the beach has been shrunk in the popular 1:32 scale (approx. 5-6 cm figure size).
Simply upload your photo in the figure configurator 📲
We can also shrink you with your bicycle, scooter, surfboard, lawn mower, guitar, or dog...
See "Accessories" in the Figure Configurator
NEW: Optionally with a 3D Frame
24 scales
1:87 H0 (many model railway enthusiasts use this scale)
1:64 (many Matchbox or Hot Wheels models are in this scale)
1:43 (there are many highly detailed car models for collectors in this scale)
and many more...
For the small model-building scales, scroll all the way down in the configurator.
White on black.
No. We can't do cars (because of the windows)
Small = mobile phone, glass, microphone, cap, bouquet of flowers, small dog, etc.
Medium = folding chair, guitar, racket, chainsaw, sled, school cone, parasol, medium-sized dog, etc.
Large = large bench, lounger, surfboard, large dog, double bass, wheelchair, etc.
XL=motorbike, scooter, horse, beach chair, ride-on mower... what are we shrinking you with?
First, you are digitally sculpted by hand based on your photo. No scan. That’s why not everything has to be visible in the photo. (such as the feet here, for example).
We sculpt you much like working with clay. Just digitally. Then you are printed in white using resin...
Afterwards, lovingly cleaned, hardened, and finally painted by hand with a mini brush...🎨 This couple with bouquet is in a 1:32 scale
Here as an example in 1:32 with a handmade wooden walkway, a few little flowers, and it instantly looks completely different.
From now on, you can order your custom 3D frame directly from us.
We shrink your accessories too
Here with horse and jump in 1:43
In the configurator, you can specify what is in your photo with you and should be shrunk too.
Also possible with a scooter, armchair, guitar, dog, cat, mouse, or surfboard 🏄
We also shrink families, crews, bands, clubs, departments, workforces...
No. We don't shrink cars. But we do shrink you and your loved ones, your crew or team for your model car, scale model project, diorama... 24 scales.
Here is Johan with his 911 crew at 1:43 scale
These examples are 1:87 and 1:32
Choose your desired figure size from 24 additional scales. We recommend scale 1:32 for 3D frames
Take a look on your phone. You're sure to find lots of great shrink photos there. Just choose a size, upload a photo, and the shrinking fun begins...
to the Configurator
Yes. We shrink everything that’s in the photo with you and should be shrunk along with you. You can select all of that in the configurator after you have uploaded your photo.
We can also include a log, surfboard, bench, chair, beach chair, motorcycle, dog, cat or even a mouse
No. We always model and paint the figures individually based on a photo.
This is not a SCAN. You will recognize yourself well, but there is always some artistry involved.
This pair of figures has been reduced to 1:32 scale. (approx. 5–6 cm figure height)
Here are 6 men in our favorite scale, 1:43 = approx. 4 cm figure height
Accessories = whatever is visible in your photo and should be shrunk too.. e.g. like Jens's skateboard here.
We shrink you just as shown in your photo. Digitally modeled by hand & hand-painted 🎨 A little mini work of art.
This family on the beach has been shrunk in the popular 1:32 scale (approx. 5-6 cm figure size).
Simply upload your photo in the figure configurator 📲
We can also shrink you with your bicycle, scooter, surfboard, lawn mower, guitar, or dog...
See "Accessories" in the Figure Configurator
NEW: Optionally with a 3D Frame
24 scales
1:87 H0 (many model railway enthusiasts use this scale)
1:64 (many Matchbox or Hot Wheels models are in this scale)
1:43 (there are many highly detailed car models for collectors in this scale)
and many more...
For the small model-building scales, scroll all the way down in the configurator.
White on black.
No. We can't do cars (because of the windows)
Small = mobile phone, glass, microphone, cap, bouquet of flowers, small dog, etc.
Medium = folding chair, guitar, racket, chainsaw, sled, school cone, parasol, medium-sized dog, etc.
Large = large bench, lounger, surfboard, large dog, double bass, wheelchair, etc.
XL=motorbike, scooter, horse, beach chair, ride-on mower... what are we shrinking you with?
First, you are digitally sculpted by hand based on your photo. No scan. That’s why not everything has to be visible in the photo. (such as the feet here, for example).
We sculpt you much like working with clay. Just digitally. Then you are printed in white using resin...
Afterwards, lovingly cleaned, hardened, and finally painted by hand with a mini brush...🎨 This couple with bouquet is in a 1:32 scale
Here as an example in 1:32 with a handmade wooden walkway, a few little flowers, and it instantly looks completely different.
From now on, you can order your custom 3D frame directly from us.
We shrink your accessories too
Here with horse and jump in 1:43
In the configurator, you can specify what is in your photo with you and should be shrunk too.
Also possible with a scooter, armchair, guitar, dog, cat, mouse, or surfboard 🏄
We also shrink families, crews, bands, clubs, departments, workforces...
No. We don't shrink cars. But we do shrink you and your loved ones, your crew or team for your model car, scale model project, diorama... 24 scales.
Here is Johan with his 911 crew at 1:43 scale
These examples are 1:87 and 1:32
Choose your desired figure size from 24 additional scales. We recommend scale 1:32 for 3D frames
Take a look on your phone. You're sure to find lots of great shrink photos there. Just choose a size, upload a photo, and the shrinking fun begins...
to the Configurator
Yes. We shrink everything that’s in the photo with you and should be shrunk along with you. You can select all of that in the configurator after you have uploaded your photo.
We can also include a log, surfboard, bench, chair, beach chair, motorcycle, dog, cat or even a mouse
No. We always model and paint the figures individually based on a photo.
This is not a SCAN. You will recognize yourself well, but there is always some artistry involved.
This pair of figures has been reduced to 1:32 scale. (approx. 5–6 cm figure height)
Here are 6 men in our favorite scale, 1:43 = approx. 4 cm figure height
Accessories = whatever is visible in your photo and should be shrunk too.. e.g. like Jens's skateboard here.
We'll sculpt and paint a custom 3D miniature from your photo. And ship it to you via DHL ✅
Configurator / Prices
For model builders
We also shrink crews, clubs, or workforces. Here in 1:87 H0
Diorama 1:32
Here, Holger Eckert (refrigeration technology) has shrunk his family, friends, and customers for his birthday diorama.
Google reviews
Some of the current 44 reviews of Schrumpfmich.de on Google (reviews)
Werner Schlothauer
I can recommend it to anyone looking for a special gift
I can absolutely recommend Shrinkme...
I had the honor of receiving a figure of my character Ian MacMahoon.
Let Schrumpfmich freeze moments for eternity for you.....So realistic like I had never seen before. Great work by genuinely talented model makers. Unique, in my opinion"
Biggi Mussil
We have three groups of 3 and 4 people each
to have it shrunk to a 1:24 scale as a Christmas gift for our 3 children and their families. The result was fabulous, and the delivery was faster than expected.
I was also delighted with the excellent support afterwards via e-mail, because I still had a few questions about the glue and further processing at home.
Even the backs of the figures (which of course cannot be seen in the photos) were perfectly crafted. I can only warmly recommend Schrumpfmich.de! These figures really make a very special gift!
Heinz Hofmann
"The delivered figures"
...are exactly as detailed as shown in the submitted photos. The faces are reproduced true to the original.
The scenes created with the modeled miniature people radiate identity and the desired moods.
I can only recommend the "Shrinkers" from Schrumpfmich! I'm already looking forward to the next project with figures from Schrumpfmich."
Guido Kruschke
"We’ve simply become amazing 😍
We Upper Bavarians as miniature figures in 1:87.
We really like ourselves as replicas and say THANK YOU to the great Schrumpfmich team 🤗🙏!
A clear recommendation from us - and more figure variations will definitely follow 😀!"
Sandra Langenmayr
"I got for my boyfriend for Christmas"
have a figurine of us made in size 1:87.
I can hardly put into words how impressed we were with the quality. My boyfriend was very happy. 1:87 really is very small, and despite that, the Schrumpfmich team recreated us almost perfectly.
The communication was also very friendly. Clear recommendation!"
Udo Schlemmer
Model Making Schlemmer says thank you for the great figurines
Whether for me personally or mainly for my customers, it is always a pleasure to work with you. 😊
So far, there hasn't been a single request from me that you couldn't make happen - quite the opposite, I was sometimes surprised by what's possible.
questions and answers
Is one photo enough or should I upload more?
A clear photo from the front is absolutely sufficient. For more details, you can upload 3-4 photos per figure. Then please mark the photo for the position (the way we should shrink) or write information in the comments field... done.
What do the figures look like from the back?
Of course, we also sculpt and paint your figures from the back. This means the figures are delivered fully in 3D.
You can also describe in the order notes what the figure should look like from the back, or upload a second reference photo taken from behind.
(For example, for a jersey or an elaborate bridal hairstyle :)
If we only have a photo from the front, we will sculpt and paint the figure exactly as we think it should look from the back :)
Can I also order a 3D picture frame from you?
Yes. We currently offer white and black. Always with a real glass pane and optionally with a custom-modeled frame base (refined) You can order the frame here.
Will my character be completely photorealistic?
No. We always model and paint the figures individually based on a photo. This is not a SCAN. You will recognize yourself well, but there is always a bit of art involved.
With an unusual position and accessories (that are visible in your photo and we should shrink with it, e.g. a trumpet or camera) your figure will look best later.
Does the resolution and background of the photo matter?
Doesn't have to be high resolution . Any cell phone photo will do. We don't scan. Everything is modeled and painted by hand. So you can also upload an old picture of grandma or grandpa to shrink.
The background does not matter. The background does not have to be one color or similar. We do not scan anything, but rather model and paint by hand.
A normal smartphone picture , which you probably have a thousand times on your phone, is enough.
Does the photo have to show every body part of the person being shrunk?
NO. We model and paint everything by hand. In such a case, write in the order note what we should model and which color. If the feet are not visible in the photo then for example " man wearing white sneakers " - " woman barefoot "
Otherwise we just create the figure the way we think it fits :)
Why shrink anyway?
As a very personal souvenir or gift.
We could write a book about this :) Most shrinking is done as a gift. For 3D frames, desks, shelves, etc.
But there is more to it :) Well, imagine that you could integrate your loved ones and yourself as a tiny figure in your miniature landscape or model railway layout :)
You could hang yourself and your loved ones on the wall in a 3D frame.
Or as a wedding cake topper. Or or or ..
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Do you also shrink objects or animals?
This is our accessories in the figure configurator.
Here you can select or "book" the approximate size of the object or animal you want to shrink.
You can find examples of accessories in the configurator
Shrink with accessories "Small", "Medium", "Large" or "XL"?
Small = cell phone, glass, microphone, cap, bouquet of flowers, etc.
Resources = folding chair, guitar, bat, chainsaw, sledge, school cone, parasol or similar.
Large = bench, lounger, surfboard, large dog, double bass, wheelchair or similar.
XL = motorcycle, horse, bicycle, beach chair, ride-on mower, piano, etc.
ATTENTION: We do NOT shrink cars
How big will my figure be?
In the "Figure Configurator" you will find our scales.
Your figure size is calculated from your original body height in cm divided by the scale.
Example: You are 1.80 m tall and would like to know how tall you will be in 1:50?
Simply calculate 180 cm : 50 = 3.6 cm figure height
Where can I see more figures and accessories examples?
Please take a look at our Instagram channel or Facebook FEED
What is the current delivery time from uploading my photo?
Each figure is unique and everything is handmade.
We currently need about 6-8 weeks from the time of your order for your shrinking process.
We will then send your figure by post.
Your Schrumpfmich team
6 men shrunk (scale 1:43)
You can easily start your shrink process here, online and in just 3 minutes. You can even do it on your phone...
Let’s get shrinking 👋🏼😃
Peter, Elly, Andi and Dirk