FIEN

Custom Work

Need help preparing a printable file or getting the whole printing process taken care off?
I offer design services for print products like business cards, flyers, postcards, and more.

Before we begin, here’s something important to understand:

The printing itself is often the cheapest part. Creating the printable file — the design, layout, alignment, proper color settings, export, and all — usually takes much more time and care.

Many people are surprised when they hear that designing a proper print file can cost more than the actual printing. That’s not because I’m trying to sneak in extra costs — it’s simply the reality of the work involved.

It’s also not unusual for someone to send me a photo of a printed product and ask, “Can you just reprint this?” Often the photo is 200×120 pixels, a bit blurry, taken on a kitchen table, and far from usable. (Yes, true story. I am not making this up.) Sadly, that’s not something that can go straight to the printing press — and making it print-ready will usually take 1–2 hours of manual work in graphic design software.

My rate for custom work is €89/hour (VAT not included), and I always do my best to work efficiently and clearly communicate the time involved. If you already have print-ready files, great! If not, I can help get you there.

Feel free to reach out at alessandro@painomestari.fi and include any reference images or ideas you have. I’ll let you know what’s possible and give you an estimate before we begin.

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You're welcome!
- Alessandro

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Hi, I’m Alessandro.

I live deep in the Finnish woods, where I split my time between crafting leather, sharpening tools, and experimenting with print design. I’m the kind of guy who builds his own workshop, mills his own lumber, and brews his own coffee — usually strong enough to keep the local bears away.

I’ve been in the web design & online marketing world since 2011 and in the print world since 2019, working with print24.fi for years. I even had the chance to tour their main production facility in Dresden, Germany — an impressive place where paper dreams come true.

When I’m not wrestling with web code or explaining why a 200×120 pixel image can’t be blown up to billboard size, I’m out in the forest, usually with a chainsaw in one hand and a chalkline in the other.

If you have a print project in mind or just want to talk shop, drop me a line. I’m always happy to help.

Alessandro Haas
alessandro@painomestari.fi

Print Partner Note

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