How to print and trim 25mm wildlife images for bottlecap pendants

What this guide solves

If you bought (or plan to buy) the Wildlife Bottlecap Images Printable Digital Download 25mm, this short how-to walks through the fastest reliable ways to print and trim the little 25mm circles so they sit neatly inside a standard bottlecap pendant.

What you need

• Wildlife Bottlecap Images Printable Digital Download 25mm (this supplies the artwork sized for 25mm)
• Printer (use the one you normally print craft artwork with)
• Heavyweight paper or photo paper for richer color and less bleed
• 25mm circle punch or a precision craft circle cutter sized for 25mm
• Sharp scissors or a craft knife and cutting mat (as a backup for tricky areas)
• Ruler if you need to confirm scale on the printout

Step 1 — Prepare the file and print at actual size

Open the 25mm artwork file and print at actual size (100% scaling). Do not use page scaling options like “fit to page.” Printing at actual size keeps the images the correct diameter so they fit the bottlecap without trimming guesswork. Use heavier paper or photo paper if you want stronger, more saturated images—these hold up better when inserted and sealed later.

Step 2 — Verify the printed size

After printing, confirm one circle measures 25mm across (or lines up visually with your 25mm punch/cutter). If your output looks off, check your printer’s scaling setting and print again at 100%.

Step 3 — Punch or cut the circles

Best option: a 25mm circle punch. Align each printed circle under the punch and press firmly. Punches give fast, perfectly circular results and consistent edges—ideal when you need many pieces.

Alternative: a precision circle cutter set to 25mm or a steady hand with small sharp scissors. If you use scissors, rotate the paper as you cut to keep the cut smooth. Use a craft knife and cutting mat for tight areas, taking care to cut from the inside edge toward the outside to avoid tearing.

Step 4 — Check fit and make tiny adjustments

Drop a cut circle into the bottlecap to check fit. If the edge catches or the piece wants to curl, trim a hairline off the perimeter and recheck. Small adjustments are normal—aim for a snug but not forced fit.

Quick tips for cleaner results

• Print a test sheet on plain paper to verify scale before using your good paper.
• If color accuracy matters, use the same paper and print settings you expect to use for the final run.
• Keep blades and punches sharp—dull tools tear paper and create ragged edges.
• Work in small batches so you can spot and correct any alignment or printing issues early.

When the punched circles are ready

Once trimmed, the 25mm wildlife circles are ready for whatever finishing you plan—glue-in bottlecap pendants, doming with resin or glass cabochons, or sealed cabochon stickers. If you prefer not to design or print your own, the Wildlife Bottlecap Images Printable Digital Download 25mm offers ready-made artwork sized for this exact use.

To get the downloadable set used in this guide, see the product page: Wildlife Bottlecap Images Printable Digital Download 25mm.