Frequently asked customer questions

What is the difference between bookbinding cloth and flocking?

Bookbinding cloth features a beautiful linen texture and is suitable for photo boxes, photo albums, and small boxes. Both blind embossing and foil stamping can be applied to it without restriction. Flocked bookbinding material is soft to the touch and can have a velvety, grainy, or animal-fur-like texture; it is particularly well-suited for photo boxes, photo albums, small boxes, and flocked covers. Blind embossing is possible, as is foil stamping on certain types of flocking, though a test run is required beforehand.

How long does production take?

The production of custom photo albums takes 2–8 weeks, while the production time for photo boxes depends on the quantity, typically ranging from 2 weeks to 1,5 months. Production times may be longer during the wedding season. For larger wedding projects, I recommend booking at least 2 months in advance. The production of specialty items requiring materials to be ordered from abroad can take between 2 and 4 months.

I regularly restock items once a month in limited quantities. If you are looking for something like a wedding gift or a last-minute present, production within a week is also possible for a 30% surcharge.
Custom embossing?
Custom embossing dies for photographer logos on photo boxes or photo albums.
Creating an embossing die requires a graphic design of the logo in a vector format (curves). For dies intended for heavy use or those featuring very fine lines, a brass die—which is more expensive—is necessary. For one-off jobs or less frequent embossing (such as logos for photo boxes), I recommend a magnesium die. The cost of producing a die for photographers typically ranges from €49-100.

Custom dies are priced individually following consultation with the manufacturer.