Custom Coloring Book Printing on Recycled Paper
Custom coloring and activity books on uncoated recycled paper, for nonprofits, schools, authors, restaurants and brands.
Details
Eco Friendly Printer prints custom coloring books and activity books on uncoated recycled paper. Nonprofits use them to teach children about a cause, schools and museums use them as learning tools, authors and illustrators publish their own titles, restaurants hand them to young guests, and brands give them away at events.
Sizes
- 8.5 x 11 in, the most common coloring book size
- 8 x 10 in
- 6 x 9 in and 5.5 x 8.5 in for smaller activity books
- Custom sizes
Paper for coloring
Coloring pages need an uncoated sheet that takes crayon, colored pencil and marker. Uncoated recycled paper works well for all three. For books that will be colored with markers, a heavier text weight reduces bleed-through, and interior pages can be printed on one side only so nothing shows through. The cover is printed in full color on a heavier recycled cover stock.
Binding
Saddle stitching suits most coloring books and lets the book open wide for coloring. Perfect binding gives a printed spine for thicker books sold in shops. Our guide to saddle stitch vs perfect binding explains the options.
We have printed educational comics for student groups; see the student climate comic. For other printed books, see book printing and custom notebooks and journals.
How ordering works
Send your page files and cover artwork, the size, the page count and the quantity, and tell us what people will color with. We will recommend a paper and give you a price and a schedule.
Common questions about coloring book printing
What paper is best for a coloring book?
An uncoated paper, which takes crayons, colored pencils and markers. A heavier text weight helps if markers will be used.
What size is a coloring book?
8.5 x 11 inches is the most common size. Smaller 5.5 x 8.5 inch activity books are popular for restaurants and events.
Can coloring pages be printed on one side only?
Yes. Printing on one side prevents markers from bleeding into the next design.
Options & finishes
- Uncoated recycled paper that takes crayons and colored pencils
- Heavier text weights for markers
- Saddle-stitched or perfect-bound
- Full-color covers on recycled cover stock
- Coloring books, activity books and educational comics
Sizes
8.5 x 11 in, 8 x 10 in, 6 x 9 in, 5.5 x 8.5 in, custom
Stock options
Uncoated recycled text interiors, recycled cover
Finishes
Saddle stitch or perfect bound, single-sided interior pages on request
Recycled content
Recycled text and cover stocks, including 100% post-consumer options
Turnaround
Confirmed with your quote
The stock this prints on
The papers we most often recommend for this job. The recycled content and certifications for each are listed on the stock page.
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