8 Page Mini Zine Printing UK
The UK’s First Dedicated Mini Zine Press 🏴
Based in Scotland and shipping across the UK and Ireland, we turn great ideas into beautifully printed pieces that people actually want to keep. Nae boring, standard leaflets on our watch.
What is a Mini Zine?
An 8-page mini zine is a pocket-sized powerhouse—a tiny booklet made from a single sheet of paper, folded and finished into a cracking little publication.
They’re a brilliant way to:
- Share stories and explain ideas
- Showcase products or create memorable event piece
- Give customers something genuinely different from the usual flyer
What We Do
We’re a wee bit obsessed with the details: the right cardstock, the tactile feel of the finished piece, and the crispness of every fold.
Signature Mini Zines: Pocket-sized perfection for any message.
Creative Folded Prints: Gatefolds, Z-folds, concertina folds, and unusual finishes that make your project stand out.
Flexible Service: Got your artwork ready to roll? We’ll print it to perfection. Need help designing something completely custom from scratch? We’ve got you covered.
Who We Work With
Independent creators, small businesses, venues, events, and organisations who want thoughtful design, top-tier quality, and a bit more personality than your average print shop.
Have a look around, see what we can make, and let’s create something brilliant.
Who This Is For
PaiPear specialises in printing 8 page mini zines for businesses, artists, events and personal projects.
Why Mini Zines?
Large print factories are designed for huge quantities and standard formats. Mini zines are different.
They need careful folding, finishing and a bit of patience, which is exactly why we love making them!
At PaiPear, we specialise in small-run, creative print projects for people who want something a little different.
Mini zines are perfect for:
Tabletop RPG Designers & Gamers
Bring your worlds to life with pocket-sized adventures, micro-dungeons, character guides, solo RPG supplements and campaign extras.
Artists, Writers & Independent Creators
Create indie comics, poetry collections, illustration zines, artist lookbooks and limited-run pieces for markets, exhibitions and zine fairs.
Businesses, Venues & Experiences
Share your story in a format people want to keep. Mini zines work beautifully for tasting guides, visitor information, brand stories, event guides and behind-the-scenes content.
Weddings & Special Events
Move beyond traditional stationery with interactive timelines, couple stories, guest guides and memorable keepsakes your guests will actually want to hold onto.
Other uses that have came across our desk:
- Distilleries and tasting experiences
- Weddings
- Independent businesses
- Museums and visitor attractions
- Artists and illustrators
- Events and festivals
- Schools and community projects
Whether you have ten copies or a larger run, every mini zine is printed and finished with care in Scotland.
The Handmade PàiPear Touch
Every mini zine is printed, carefully finished and folded by me, Emma, in my Glasgow studio.
There’s something pretty special about taking a flat sheet of card and turning it into a tiny booklet you can hold in your hands. It might look simple, but getting every cut, fold and page alignment just right takes patience, precision and a proper eye for detail.
Unlike mass-produced print, your order gets a personal touch from start to finish. I check each piece, make sure the folds sit neatly and take pride in sending out something that feels finished, professional and ready to share.
Whether you're creating something for your customers, your community or a special event, you’ll receive a beautifully made piece of print that has been handled with care right here in Scotland.
Mini Zine Specifications
Small format, big possibilities!
Each mini zine is printed on premium 160gsm silk or uncoated paper stock, then carefully finished by hand in my Glasgow studio.
I take your design from a flat sheet of print and transform it into a neat, professional mini zine ready to share with customers, guests, readers or your community.
Every order is checked, folded and finished personally by me, giving you the quality and attention to detail you'd expect from an independent print studio.
Choosing your mini zine printing style
There are two ways to print your mini zine, and the best choice depends on your artwork and how you plan to use it.
Standard folded printing
Your design is printed on an untrimmed sheet before being folded. This allows for the most accurate hand finishing and the cleanest fold alignment.
Borderless edge-to-edge printing
Your artwork is trimmed to the final edge of the page, giving you a full bleed print with no white border. As each mini zine is folded by hand, small alignment variations can naturally occur.
Mini zine specifications
Single panel size: 6.4cm × 9.5cm
Borderless print area: 7.2cm × 10cm
Double panel size: 13.85cm × 9.6cm
Borderless print area: 14.35cm × 10cm
Each mini zine includes:
- Premium 160gsm silk or uncoated paper options
- Full colour printing
- Hand cutting and folding
- A compact format that's easy to distribute, display or keep
Need a custom size or a different folded format? Get in touch and let's see what's possible.
Pricing
See our online shops for up to date pricing
Now live for July 2026:
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Some Cool History About Mini Zines
Explore ways to use PaiPear's 8 page mini zine printing service
Now you've read about the history of them, explore how we use them in the modern age from help through grief, celebrations of birthdays, weddings, kids activity packs and beyond.