Order your own unique papercut

I make most of my papercuts to order, and I'd be happy to do the same for you. Please send me an email at hi@marinapapercuts.nl or using a message form below.

Some details about commissioning an artwork

  • The exact price would be determined after we agree on the illustration concept since the price would be based on a number of details and the size of the papercut.

    The more detailed the artwork – the more time it would take to create, and so the higher the price.

    On average, you may expect the prices to be the following:

    • A5 illustration – 150 EUR

    • A4 illustration – 210 EUR

    We will agree on the price before I start the sketching process.

    You’ll receive payment requests only after you agree on the sketch so that you are 100% sure about the papercut direction.

    I also provide illustration tracing for an additional fee of 45 EUR. You will receive a vector file with your illustration.

  • The price includes shipment. I am shipping my papercuts with PostNL, a Dutch national post provider. My default shipment option does not include tracking. If you’d like to add

    Track and Trace – please let me know. PostNL provides mail tracking for about 10 EUR (depending on the destination).

  • I always start with a sketch. As of today, I don’t have any limits for the number of iterations. I start papercut work after the sketch is approved and I received the payment.

    Typically I reserve 2 weeks for papercut work. I will keep you updated on the papercut process (with photos or videos).

    If you have a hard deadline – please communicate it asap.

  • Usually, the process would go like this:

    Step 1

    • You’d contact me about your commission request.
Ideally with some reference photos and/or ideas of what you’d like to see on your illustration.

    • We’ll talk about the level of detail, style direction, size of the papercut, and any elements that should be present on the papercut.

    • We’ll agree on payment and timeline.

    Step 2

    • I’ll make a few sketches, so we can agree on the right direction

    • Usually, we’ll need 1-2 sketch iterations to come up with a final draft.

    • When we agree on the sketch – I’ll send you a payment link.

    • After payment is done – I will start with papercutting.

    Step 3

    Usually, I reserve 2 weeks for papercutting.
The exact time would depend on the level of detail.
Smaller and simpler illustrations (e.g. A5 pet portrait) may take less than a week, while more complex (e.g. A4 wedding illustration) might take full 2 weeks of work.

    I will keep you updated on the progress (with videos and/or photos).

    Step 4

    After everything is ready – I’ll pack it and ship it to your address.
I’ll communicate this to you upfront, so you know when to expect the envelope!

If you have any other questions - regarding style, format, process, or anything else - please send me a message via email, and I’ll answer as soon as I can.

How artworks are made

I like to document my commission work progress.
 Here is an example of the commission artwork process I did as a wedding gift for a newly married couple.