HAND BOUND ORIGINALS: blank journals * custom bookbinding * artists' books

Inlay Process
You can either print text directly onto the cover of your book, and/or you can have a photo inlaid onto the cover.
The advantage of inlaying onto the covers is that the corners of the inlaid photo will not wear off as easily with use. And, if you prefer a darker color cover, you can still print content for the cover that will stand out by printing on a lighter color paper for the inlays.
Scroll down to see PROCESS, and below that, a GALLERY of inlay designs.
Cutting out the well where the inlay will go. The well, before the book is covered. Pasting the cover so the cover paper can be applied.
Cutting out the well
where the inlay will go.
The well, before the book is covered. Pasting the cover so the cover paper can be applied.
Applying the cover paper. The cover paper in place, the well visible. The inlaid photo is now in place.
Applying the cover paper. The cover paper in place, the well visible. The inlaid photo is now in place.



PHOTO GALLERY
of inlays created by Transient Books: