4 easy steps to build an album
Step 1 - The Paper
The first step of building your book is to decide which paper to go with. Our albums lines are generally defined by print technology and paper. ArtBooks are printed on high-quality inkjet printers on smooth matte or textured cotton rag paper, AriaBooks, PrimaBooks and Pockets are developed on traditional silver halide paper. All albums are flush mount and layflat so that they open completely flat with no gutter. Some paper types are better for specific types of images and some papers have design limitations.
Step 2 - Fabrics
Now it’s time to decide on the fabric. Oh, we have lots of fantastic choices.
Sometimes it’s hard to decide, especially looking at the screen - we highly recommend purchasing fabric swatches.
Paper samples, fabric swatches & more:
Step 3 - Personalise
We offer simple and timeless cover personalisation options to make your album special.
Options vary depending on product line.
Options may not be compatible with all fabrics.
Standard Embossing
Our most popular option. Embossing is the process of stamping a brass type into the fabric at great pressure and temperature leaving the letters permanently impressed into the surface of the cover.
Font Type: Futura PT Book 9mm (the only possible font)
Characters: A-Z 0-9 . - & or “!” to print “♥” Colors: Plain, Gold, Silver, Copper, White
Embossing looks great on leather!
Cameo
One of our most popular personalization options, a cameo cover has an aperture cut out of the front cover to display a specially laminated photograph of your choosing.
Available in square, vertical or horizontal - placed in the visual center or custom design on demand.
Cameo + Embossing
Can’t decide between Embossing and Cameo? Why not have both?
Picture above shows horizontal cameo with our standard font and the beautiful heart ♥ shape which you will get by typing “!” in the order form.
This option is also available with custom stamp.
Overprint
A special foil is bonded with the linen. Similar to custom stamp but it doesn't dent the cover and is flat. Available in gold and silver
We recommend it only when custom stamp is not possible on the cover material of your choice.
Custom Design
Mix and match of our cover options? A special box for an album and 1000 prints? Part of Bride’s dress for the album cover? We are up to the challenge and want to make your album truly one of a kind.
Step 4 - Presentation
By default, each album is wrapped in kraft paper with a nice ribbon. If you want to upgrade the experience and add great storage protection, you can select one of the following box options. More pictures in box stock photos.
Kraft Box
A great basic presentation. Thick binders board wrapped in kraft paper.
RAW LINEN Box
This classic lid box is covered in our beloved Raw Natural Linen. This is a slightly less expensive version of the matching lid box as we make them in advance.
MATCHING Fabric BOX
Create an impressive presentation by upgrading your box to match the cover of your album. Not available in Leatherlike or Genuine Leather.
WOOD & Fabric BOX
A beautiful combination of gorgeous fabrics mixed with light color wood. The oval cutout helps with lifting the book. This box can be purchased with or without an accompanying album. Available in 8x8”, 10x10” and 12x12” and three depths.
