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Our Services
From full custom builds to quick repairs. here's what I can do for your books.
Print & Bind
Take a document and turn it into a complete handmade book — professionally printed, hand-sewn into signatures, and bound with custom HTV cover designs that match your vision.
Includes fanfiction binding (with author permission/proof of authorship).
Novel Rebinding
Give a book a brand-new look. Whether it's a new copy with a custom cover or your own worn copy getting rebuilt from the ground up, every rebind features custom HTV designs.
Book Mending
Practical repairs for loose pages, broken hinges, or minor damage — restoring functionality, not archival conservation. Billed at $10 flat for simple fixes, and $45/hour for full workup.
━ WHAT WE OFFER ━
Our Services
From full custom builds to quick repairs. here's what I can do for your books.
- Consultation: Please book a 30-min consultation so we can clarify all the details. We can meet via Google Meet or face-to-face, whatever your preference!
- Estimate: I'll send you a detailed estimate to approve
- Deposit: Pay the materials deposit (covers estimated material costs)
- Production: I'll create your book (6–10 weeks typical timeline)
- Final Payment: You'll receive an invoice for labor hours at $60/hr and any costs
- Shipping: Orders ship after full payment is received
Cat Tracks
Every customer gets access to Cat Tracks, our exclusive project tracker! Watch a little cat walk through each step of your book's journey from estimate to doorstep.
What you get:
- Real-time progress updates with walking cat animations
- Personal notes and project updates
- USPS tracking integration when shipped
- Mobile-friendly — check from anywhere
How it works: After submitting your order form, you'll get a secure link and password (just the part of your email before @). Check anytime to see your book's progress through all production stages.
Want more photos? Just ask! I'm always happy to share additional progress pictures.
Pricing based on standard suppliers and current material costs. Specialty colors, textures, or sourcing requirements may result in additional material charges, which will be included in your custom estimate.
Edge Treatments
- Solid or speckled edges$10 + labor
- Metallic edges$15 + labor
- Foil edges (gold/silver/copper)$25 + labor
- Real gold/silver leafMarket price + labor
Cover Options
- Alternative leather$40
- Genuine leatherMarket price
- Premium materialsMarket price
- HTV cover designBudget-friendly option for custom text and simple designs — great for everyday pieces.$20
- Laser engraved cover$15
- Blind embossingCovers only. A tone-on-tone impression pressed into the material with no foil or color.$10
- Hot foil finishGold, silver, or copper. Metallic design heat-pressed permanently into the cover — won't peel, crack, or fade. More durable than HTV; ideal for heirloom and gift pieces.$30
- Heat embossing — textGold, silver, copper, or heat only. Clean, precise text pressed directly into the cover — perfect for titles, names, or short inscriptions. No plate to keep; the impression is part of the book.$10
- Heat embossing — custom design plateGold, silver, copper, or heat only. Limited to 4”×4”. A custom brass plate made to your design, used to press your artwork permanently into the cover. You keep the plate for future use.$60
Other Additions
- Ribbon bookmark$10/ribbon
- Ribbon bookmark with charm$12/ribbon
- Metal book corners$5
- Raised spine bandsLeather covers only, books over 100 pages$5
- Hand-sewn endbandsTraditional hand-sewn silk or cotton endbands.$65
- Custom endpapersStarting at $10
- Premium paper & printing$0.20/sheet
- DedicationFree!
Print & Bind Services
- Typesetting$30/hour
Will You Bind This?
- Your Original Work: I'm happy to bind anything you've written or created yourself.
- Published Books: For any published work still under copyright (most books published after 1928), rebinding only. I cannot create new copies of copyrighted material — only work with existing books you own or that I purchase new.
- Public Domain Works: Books in the public domain can be printed and bound as new copies.
- Fanfiction: I will NOT bind fanfiction unless you are the original author and want it for personal use only, or you have explicit written permission from the author. Consider my DIY Fanfiction Binding Kit instead!
Project Minimum: $150
Custom bookbinding projects start at $150. This minimum ensures I can give your project the time and attention it deserves while maintaining the quality standards I'm proud of.
Labor Rates
- Semi-custom templates (purchased in my shop): $30/hour — standardized designs with predictable timelines
- Fully custom projects: $60/hour with a 2-hour minimum — custom designs, unique specs, and one-off work require consultation, design time, and project management even for "simple" bindings
- Book mending: $45/hour — for repairs, hinge tightening, page reattachment, and restoration work
Final cost may be higher or lower depending on actual labor time required.
Quality Standards
Every piece is handmade with care. While I strive for perfection, small human touches are part of the handcraft charm. If there are any significant issues, please reach out — I'll do everything I can to make it right.
Timeline Expectations
- Standard timeframe: 6–10 weeks from deposit to completion
- Progress updates: Feel free to ask about your project's progress anytime!
- Final cost: May vary from estimate depending on actual labor time
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