Personalised Colouring Books

Personalised Colouring Book Printing

Whether you're an illustrator looking to self-publish, an educator creating classroom resources or a business seeking a unique branded gift, colouring book printing at Pixartprinting gives you the freedom to bring your vision to life — exactly as you imagined it. From intricate mandala collections aimed at adults to fun, illustrated books for children, we make it easy to print your own colouring book from just one single copy, with free delivery across the UK, always.

With a wide choice of formats, paper stocks, binding styles and cover finishes, every personalised colouring book you create with us is a product you'll be proud to hold in your hands — and even prouder to share.

Colouring Book Printing: Choose Your Binding Style

The right binding method makes a real difference to how your personalised colouring book looks, feels and functions. At Pixartprinting, we offer two stapled binding options for colouring books:

• Stapled Binding (Saddle Stitch): The classic and most widely used binding method for colouring books, magazines and brochures. Two metal staples through the spine hold the pages firmly in place, creating a publication that lies open naturally — perfect for colouring without pages flipping over. Lightweight, practical and cost-effective, saddle stitch binding is an excellent choice for shorter publications.
• Square Back: This option combines the convenience of stapled binding with a sturdier, more professional finish. The spine is pressed flat to create a square edge, which improves strength, handling and stackability, and gives your custom colouring book a more book-like appearance. Square back binding accommodates a larger number of inside pages on heavier papers, and is available for all page sizes between 14 × 14 cm and 29.8 × 29.8 cm.

Custom Colouring Book Sizes to Suit Every Project

We offer a range of standard formats as well as a fully custom size option, so your personalised colouring book can be exactly the dimensions you need:

• A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) — the most popular choice for detailed illustrations
• A5 (14.8 x 21 cm) — compact and portable, ideal for smaller publications
• 21 x 21 cm — a versatile square format that works beautifully for mandalas
• 16.5 x 24 cm — a classic editorial format with a distinctive feel
• Custom format — enter your own width and height for a truly unique result

Both portrait and landscape printing orientations are available. Simply select whichever suits your artwork best when configuring your order.

How to Calculate the Number of Pages for Your Colouring Book

When setting up your custom colouring book, the total page count must be a multiple of two and should include the four pages that make up the cover — front, back, inside front and inside back — plus all inside pages. Remember that one sheet of paper consists of two pages: the front and the back. For example, a colouring book with 80 inside pages will have a total page count of 84. We recommend downloading our Template and Instructions before preparing your artwork to ensure everything is set up correctly and your file is print-ready.

Premium Papers for Your Print Your Own Colouring Book

The paper you choose is especially important for a colouring book, as it needs to hold colour well and feel pleasant to work on. We offer three carefully selected paper stocks for the inside pages of your personalised colouring book:

• Extraprint (Brilliant White Smooth Uncoated): A natural paper stock with a smooth, velvety surface and a high white point. It delivers excellent print quality with rich colours and crisp details, making it an ideal all-round choice for colouring books with detailed line work and bold graphic elements.
• Underwood (Woodstock Birch): An ivory-toned paper with a natural, tactile feel reminiscent of recycled stock. Its surface features subtle, randomly spaced flecks that give your colouring book an organic, artisan quality — perfect for eco-conscious or premium publications.
• Recycled: Made from 100% recycled fibres, this environmentally friendly paper is an excellent choice for brands and creators with a commitment to sustainability. It lends a distinctive character to your colouring book while reducing environmental impact.

Print Your Own Colouring Book From Just One Copy

One of the most significant advantages of printing your personalised colouring book with Pixartprinting is that there is no minimum order quantity. Whether you need a single proof copy to check before a larger print run, a small batch for a local market or event, or a larger quantity for retail distribution, we can accommodate your needs — starting from just one copy. And with free delivery on every order, across the UK, always, the true cost of your colouring book printing is always clear from the outset.

How to Order Your Personalised Colouring Book

Getting your custom colouring book printed at Pixartprinting is a straightforward process. Start by selecting all your configuration options on this page — binding type, format, page count, paper, lamination and any special finishes. Next, download the Template and Instructions to set up your artwork file correctly. Once your file is ready, place your order, upload your artwork and leave the rest to us. Your finished colouring books will be delivered directly to your home or office, free of charge.

Inspiration and Advice for Your Colouring Book Printing Project

Looking for guidance or creative inspiration before you get started? Our blog is full of practical advice and ideas. Discover the most creative book marketing campaigns of recent years for ideas on how to promote your publication, find out how much it costs to print a book and get step-by-step guidance on typesetting your book for print. You'll also find expert tips on marketing in the self-publishing sector to help you reach the right audience once your colouring book is in print.

Explore More from Our Printing and Binding Services

Colouring books are just one of the many publications we produce as part of our comprehensive printing and binding service . If you're working on a different type of publication, explore our related products:

• Book printing — professional printing for novels, guides, portfolios and corporate publications.
• Catalogue printing — showcase your products in a beautifully printed, bound catalogue.
• Magazine printing — high-quality printing for consumer and trade magazines of any size or frequency.