We DO NOT suggest using a home iron for this process! Please see our list of items that we recommend.
1. Home irons do NOT evenly heat - which will lead to your final design not having even color
2. Home irons DO have water in them. You DO NOT want to get the design wet at all or the ink will bleed and you will lose your design

Yes, any heat press will work, but we recommend using one that can reach temperatures as close to 400°F as possible for the best results.

Yes, BUT you will lose the rough cut look of the edges as well as a few mm of page size. For this type of sanding we use an orbital sander. If wanting to use an orbital sander: that is at your discression and ability level with power tools. We can not guarantee final product. Once sanded to be even you would still need to follow all instructions in the guide.

The Bookery Edge sheet you unpack will NOT be the color of the final result. See our Color Differences page to see the differences between the Bookery Edge sheet and the final result.

Techniclly yes, BUT - we do not recommend it unless you are experienced in Bookery Edges. Doing more than one at a time is complicated to get and keep even in a book press. We are working on videos that can help you work through this process - watch for that soon!

Techniclly yes, but at this time we are suggesting use for paperbacks only. We will have hardback instructions and information coming soon!

Yes. The original color will effect the final outcome. There is no way of guaranteeing the final color.

Yes. The color bleeds down into the pages so you will need to sand off the old image completely. We find that an orbital sander works faster than hand sanding but it is not as precise. Once the image is totally gone you'll be able to start the process over.

Although you can use Bookery Edges on the top and bottom edges of your books, we advise against ironing near the spine. The high heat will cause the adhesive used in bookbinding to melt, potentially damaging the book.

Not if you follow our instructions! Once you are done ironing loosen the book press so it's still holding the books but without the extreme pressure. Be sure to let the book cool completely to avoid warping.

When selecting books to use with Bookery Edges, we suggest avoiding books with full printed ink images on the pages, such as black pages or heavily inked images that go all the way to the edge.

The ink on the pages of these books can sometimes heat up during the process of adding edges, which may cause the pages to stick together.

At this time to ensure the best results and preserve the integrity of your books, we recommend choosing books without full inked images. This will help avoid any issues and allow the decorative edge designs to adhere beautifully without any risk of damage.