custom binding

From traditional binding to beautiful modern presentations, re-creations of older style bindings, vellum and ledger binding.

We can arrange printing before binding. If you have written a family history or something similar we can advise on layout to ensure you get the best result when having it bound.

We make bespoke boxes, slipcases, portfolios and binders all by hand and personalised if required.

sample projects

made to measure clamshell box created to protect an important leather bound volume

This clamshell box has an outer cover of textured book cloth, lined with hand marbled paper and Broadcloth over padded boards.

A3 portfolio RING BINDER AND PROTECTIVE BOX

Covered in full calfskin with satin doublures. A matching lockable wooden box also covered in full calfskin and lined on the inside with padded satin. Blind embossed with the company's logo.

autobiography bound in full leather with leather and vellum slipcase

Full leather binding with contrasting leather inlays, vellum flysheets, hand marbled endpapers and a matching slipcase in leather and vellum.

PRESENTATION BOOK WITH MATCHING CLAM-SHELL BOX

Leather bound book commissioned as a retirement gift. The company logo is gold embossed on the front cover and a matching leather panel is laid into a recess in the lid of the clam shell box.

“What can I say about the beautiful box and book you made for me? It is stunning. So beautifully and carefully made. I love it and admire your work before I even begin to think about the contents which of course are also wonderful. It will be treasured and will become a family heirloom.”
Mr. J. Lewis

A5 ring binder with protective slipcase

Covered in leather, a pocket for the DVD and padded covers. The cover of the binder and slipcase both blind embossed.

A COMPLETE NEW BINDING WORKING TO THE CLIENT’S OWN SPECIFICATION

This volume is sewn on hemp cords, has gilt edges, hand worked headbands, vellum doublures and flysheets, wooden boards and brass fittings cast from 16th century designs. It is covered in full calfskin and ornately decorated with blind tooling.