The Wood Engraver: Commissioning ExLibris/Bookplates, Custom Wood Stamps

Bookplate/stamp for Ingrid Weverbergh

Slivovice Stamp

GENERAL INFO - COMMISSIONING A BOOKPLATE / STAMP

Think about the person whom the bookplate is for; designs can be simple or elaborate and can incorporate coats of arms, pets, houses, hobbies. Feel free to attach images to your email. Once my sketches have been approved by you, work can proceed.

When you contact me initially I will answer all the questions you might have regarding:

Time needed to complete the work, How to paste your plates into all of your books, Materials...

HOW MUCH WILL MY BOOKPLATE COST?

The price of the Ex Libris commission can vary between 1500 to 2000 euro, depending on the size of the block and complexity of the engraving.
This price includes the original block, an edition of 200 signed prints and shipping costs*.

In case of a request for a bigger edition of prints, it can be done at additional costs ( 0,50 euro for each additional print).

Feel free to write me with your requirements. You can write me in English, Italian and Dutch.

*Shipping worldwide with standard international delivery services such as UPS, FedEx, EMS, DHL.

Example artistic commission:

Mr. Vermeire,

I would like to commission an Ex Libris for my upcoming 10 years wedding anniversary.

We are both historians and, as such, I'd like to have as many of the following motifs included as possible:

The words "Ex Libris"
Our First names: "Patrick" and "Leona."
Please find attached photos of our home/garden to be used as the main subject. Feel free to use any variation you feel looks the best.
A kangaroo (she is Australian)
A maple bonsai tree (the treasure of our garden).

The layout and general design I'd leave to you as the artist however I would like the Ex Libris to fit nicely on both A5 and A4 paper sizes.
Exact dimensions, though, are up to you. I would like to start with an edition of 200 prints.

Can you please tell me whether you are interested in taking on this commission and, if so, how much the job will cost?

The stamp would be shipped to Dublin, Ireland.

Thank you, in advance.

Best regards.