Notebooks & Desk

Sublimation notebook and desk blanks are coated journals, pencil holders and card holders that companies, schools and conference organizers order with one design across a large quantity. Photo USA sells them by the case at about $3.39 to $9.73 per piece, which makes it one of the best places to buy custom notebook blanks wholesale.

What's in this collection

• Small sublimation notebook, 100 per case at $562 ($5.62 each).
• Medium notebook, 50 per case at $367 ($7.34 each).
• Large notebook, 50 per case at $486.50 ($9.73 each).
• 16 oz ceramic pencil caddy in black, 36 per case at $121.92 to $148.64.
• 4 x 4 in wooden pencil holder in cherry, tile not included, 40 per case at $350.80.
• Business card holder, 240 per case at $948 ($3.95 each).

The printable area on a notebook is the coated cover. On a flat press, pad around the spine so the cover sits level.

Which notebook or desk blank to start with

Corporate onboarding and training: the small notebook for welcome kits, with the business card holder for new hires. Schools and universities: medium notebooks for orientation, reordered every August. Conference organizers: one logo across a full case. Teacher gifts and Etsy sellers: a named journal with a matching ceramic pencil caddy. These accounts buy on a calendar, so once artwork is approved, a reorder takes one email.

How much can you make on notebooks

Many sublimation sellers price finished pieces at 2.5 to 3 times their total cost. As an example, a small notebook at $5.62 plus about $2 for ink and labor is $7.62, which points to a finished price of $19.05 to $22.86. At an example price of $20, one case of 100 returns $2,000 against $562 in blanks.

Holiday ordering and planning

Companies buying year end gifts and parents buying teacher gifts should order by early November, and before December at the latest. Journals and planners also sell into January goal setting, and school orders peak before each semester. Compare suppliers with 7 things to check in a blanks supplier, and see the mouse pad guide for more desk products.

One case minimum on every item. Most orders ship within 24 hours from our Fremont, CA and Kentucky warehouses. Sourced and distributed by Photo USA Corp.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy sublimation notebooks in bulk?

Photo USA sells sublimation notebook blanks by the case: small at $562 for 100, medium at $367 for 50 and large at $486.50 for 50. One case minimum, and most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA and Kentucky.

What part of a sublimation notebook is printable?

The coated cover. Check the print template on each product page for the exact area and whether the spine is included.

Can I press a sublimation notebook on a flat heat press?

Yes, but pad around the spine so the cover sits level. An unsupported spine leaves a pressure line down one edge of the print.

Which notebook size should I start with for corporate orders?

The small notebook at $5.62 per piece for onboarding kits and conference bags. Move to medium or large for executive gifts and training programs where a bigger writing area matters.

How much can I make selling custom notebooks?

Many sublimation sellers price finished pieces at 2.5 to 3 times total cost. As an example, a $5.62 small notebook plus about $2 of ink and labor points to $19.05 to $22.86, so 100 sold at $20 return $2,000.

Who buys custom notebooks and desk items in bulk?

Corporate onboarding and training programs, universities and schools, conference organizers and coworking spaces. Most orders are one artwork across a large quantity and repeat on a calendar.

What teacher and back to school ideas work on notebooks and pencil holders?

A teacher's name on a medium notebook with a matching ceramic pencil caddy, class photo covers for end of year gifts, and school logo journals for student welcome kits each August.

When should companies order custom notebooks for year end gifts?

By early November, and before December at the latest, so branded notebooks and pencil holders are pressed and delivered before offices close for the holidays.

How do I order notebook and desk blanks, and can you print them?

Add one case to your cart and check out. Most orders ship within 24 hours from Fremont, CA or Kentucky. Our Fremont, CA facility also offers print on demand and bulk decorating for large single artwork runs.