• Commissioned orders: approx. 3 weeks from confirmation of your order and receiving any printed or digital material.  Alternatively, call to discuss fitting in your specific deadline (rush rates may apply.)

    Custom made website products:

    Instax Albums / 15 working days (aka: 3 weeks)

    Print Boxes / 15 working days

    Portfolios / 10 working days

    Materials & tools:

    Once an order is recieved, it will be collated, packed and sent within 3 studio days. (Studio days are Tuesday through Friday.)

    Courier delivery times:

    TBS ships NZ wide using Aramax’s tracked and signature required service.

    Auckland is generally overnight, North Island 2 working days, South Island up to 3 working days (allow 2 extra days for RD.)

  • I’m a one woman business- it’s just me in my bindery, no massive team or production line here! All products are hand made, custom to order & all materials / tools are hand selected, cut, packed & shipped by me.

  • Yes, you can have either on your product being made by The Binding Studio.

    This service is not available for pre-made products or materials from elsewhere.

    To add this to any of the TBS’s products available online, email thebindingstudio@gmail.com for info about custom orders.

  • No sorry. Contact the Association of Book Crafts for a list of local restorers in your area.

  • The Binding Studio works on an appointment basis. Please call 09 963 7721 or 021 120 6183 to book a time to come by the studio for a consult.

  • The Binding Studio is solely a bookbinder not a printer. I will provide you with specifications and info (before you print) to discuss with your printer; depending on your binding style.

  • TBS ships NZ wide using Aramax’s tracked and signature required service. Auckland is generally overnight, North Island 2 working days, South Island up to 3 working days (allow 2 extra days for RD.)

    International deliveries are sent via NZ Post’s International Courier, which is tracked, signature required for delivery and takes between 2 and 6 working days.

  • Yes! TBS ships nation and world wide. Please allow time for this outside of the normal turn around time.

  • Yes! Because The Binding Studio uses hand binding techniques, unlike machine made books, perfect binding will lay flat when open.

  • If you are after a non-standard thesis, something a little unique, then yes!

  • No sorry, contact your local copy or print shop.

  • Materials, tools and products ordered online:

    (for info regarding commissioned orders please see Terms of Trade below)

    TBS’s products are hand made, custom to order. All materials & tools are hand selected, cut, packed & shipped custom to order too.

    This means refunds & exchanges are not available if you change your mind about a purchase — so please choose carefully.

    If the product you’ve bought is faulty, TBS will provide a remedy as required by the Consumer Guarantees Act.

  • ORDER CONFIRMATION

    Production of your order will not begin until The Binding Studio (TBS) receives e-mail confirmation that you agree to all details on your order form and invoice / quote. If changes are required, details need to be adjusted prior to confirmation. It is your responsibility to read and understand all details including; terms of trade, physical specifications, prices, payment requirements, contact information and delivery address. Please ask for clarification prior to confirming if you are unsure about any aspect of your order form, invoice or quote.

    PRICING

    On confirming your order, you are agreeing to the prices stated on your invoice.

    In instances where there is a timed process involved in making your product, you will be agreeing to a maximum spend as per your quote. If the process takes less time than quoted, you will be charged accordingly. If the process takes more time than quoted, you will be charged the agreed maximum spend only. You will be sent an updated invoice with final pricing once the timed process is complete.

    RUSH RATES

    Production times under 10 working days will incur rush rates. This covers the cost of re-arranging existing orders, any additional staffing required, rushing any outsourced processes and covering time outside of normal studio hours needed to complete your deadline. Rush orders and their rates are dependent on TBS’s work load; they will be added at TBS’s discretion and stated on your invoice / quote.

    8 working days: up to 10% / 5 working days: up to 20% / 3 working days: up to 25% / 2 working days: up to 50%

    COMPLETION DATE

    TBS’s turn-around time begins once e-mail confirmation of your order has been received, along with any printed or digital material and any required deposit. TBS may finish your product before the stated date, but not after unless discussed prior to the stated completion date.

    PHYSICAL DETAILS

    The specifics on your order form describe all the design decisions made with you, for your product. Production will be based on these details. Upon your e-mail confirmation TBS assumes you have checked all these details including but not limited to; measurements, orientation, colours, sizes, artwork and all other physical details stated.

    MAKERS MARK

    TBS’s makers mark will be placed on your product unless otherwise requested. This is the TBS’s logo printed on a silver, brushed metal label, 17mm in diameter. It’s a sign of quality, pride and artisan-ship. On a box, it is placed on the base. In a book or portfolio, it will be inside the back cover. If you have requested to have this left off, it will be stated in the specifications on your order form- “TBS maker’s mark is not to be added to this product.” TBS may voluntarily leave off the maker’s mark in some circumstances.

    PAYMENT

    Your will receive an invoice via e-mail along with your order form, or on completion if your order contains a timed process.

    Payment is required by bank transfer before the agreed completion date stated on your invoice or quote. If you do not bank with ASB you will need to make a bank payment at least one business day prior to the date on your invoice.

    Please note that TBS does not have EFTPOS facilities and does not accept credit card payment.

    Orders over $1000 require a deposit before production can begin to cover materials and outsourced costs. Details will be stated on your invoice. The remaining balance will be required before completion.

    SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLIED MATERIAL

    Some products may require you to supply artwork, files, materials, pages etc to specifications. These specifications and their time-frames will be either e-mailed to you, or stated on your order form.

    TBS holds no responsibility of the longevity or accuracy of your binding if these specifications are not followed. TBS will not guarantee that your completion date will be meet if time-frames for the supplied materials are not meet. In these instances, you will be advised on a new completion date on receipt of the correct materials.

    SHIPPING AND HANDLING

    TBS delivers New Zealand-wide using Aramex. All items require a signature for delivery unless otherwise requested. Tracking info is automatically e-mailed to you once a courier ticket has been created.

    Estimated shipping times:

    Locations between Whangarei and Cambridge: overnight

    Far and Lower North Island: up to 2 working days

    South Island: up to 3 working days

    Rural Deliveries: add an additional day

    TBS’s courier does not deliver to P.O. Boxes.

    TBS also uses Deadline Couriers for urgent local Auckland deliveries where required. 1 to 3 hour services are available and quoted on request.

    Due to the variation in size and weight of each custom order, shipping costs are calculated individually. The shipping and handling charge covers a small fraction of the packaging materials and packing time, as well as the courier cost. On confirming your order, you are also confirming the shipping rates stated on your invoice.

    Please make sure you have checked the delivery details on your invoice and that someone will be available to sign for delivery at the address you have provided.

    TBS is well practiced at packing fragile items for shipping and does their best to ensure your product is packed safe and sound. However, TBS has no control over courier handling. Before opening your delivery, please ensure you check your parcel for any noticeable damage to the packaging. Take pictures of the packaging and any related product damage to speed up necessary claims.

    PRIVACY NOTICE

    TBS reserves the right to collect client e-mails for its own marketing purposes- such as, but not limited to; news, new products, new services, special offers. Data will not be shared with third parties.

    TBS reserves the right to photograph products made in the studio and use those images on this website & social media accounts attached to this website. Please notify TBS on ordering, if you prefer not to have images shared publicly. Discretion will be taken with sensitive information, dates, & personal photographs.