Custom Printed Children Activity Workbook Softcover Coloring Book

               

Book Size

               

Black and White Printing

               

Glossy Lamination Cover

               

Saddle Stitching Binding

When printing a custom activity coloring book, it is essential to focus on several key specifications to ensure the book is engaging, durable, and high-quality. Here's a detailed breakdown of the considerations involved:

1. Size and Format

Standard Sizes: Common sizes for coloring books include 8.5" x 11", 8" x 10", and 5.5" x 8.5". Custom sizes can also be specified based on your design needs.

Orientation: Typically portrait orientation, but landscape can be chosen depending on the content and design.

2. Cover Material and Finish

Material: Heavyweight cardstock (around 80 lb to 100 lb cover stock) for durability.

Finish: Matte or glossy. Matte finish is often preferred for a coloring book cover as it can be written or drawn on, while glossy provides a more vibrant appearance.

3. Interior Paper

Weight: Medium-weight paper (around 60 lb to 80 lb text weight) that can handle various coloring tools like crayons, colored pencils, and markers without bleeding through.

Texture: Smooth or slightly textured paper to provide a good surface for coloring.

Color: White or off-white to ensure colors stand out vividly.

4. Binding

Saddle-Stitched: Suitable for books with fewer pages, typically up to 64 pages.

Perfect Bound: Provides a flat spine and is suitable for thicker books.

Spiral or Wire-O Binding: Allows the book to lay flat and pages to turn easily, which can be ideal for coloring books.

5. Printing

Black and White: Common for interior pages to provide outlines for coloring.

Color Printing: Can be used for activity pages or elements that are meant to remain in color.

Resolution: High-resolution printing (300 DPI or higher) to ensure clear, crisp lines for coloring.

6. Special Features

Perforated Pages: Allows pages to be easily torn out for display or sharing.

Activity Pages: Include puzzles, mazes, word searches, and other interactive elements to complement the coloring pages.

Stickers: Add a sheet of custom stickers as an additional activity.

7. Design and Layout

Bleed and Trim: Include a bleed area of at least 0.125" to prevent white edges after trimming.

Safe Zone: Ensure important elements are at least 0.25" away from the trim edges to avoid accidental cropping.

Page Layout: Consider alternating between full-page coloring designs and activity pages for variety.

8. Packaging and Presentation

Shrink-Wrapping: Protects the books during shipping and handling.

Gift Sets: Consider packaging the coloring book with crayons or colored pencils in a custom box for a complete gift set.