To create a beautiful personalized or business desk calendar, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Choosing the Right Style. Desk calendars come in either horizontal or vertical formats, and are also available with or without metal binding. Before ordering, be sure to select the sample provided by the vendor. This way, you can make modifications based on the finished product and quickly create your own creative desk calendar.

2. Choosing the Metal Ring. Most desk calendars are secured with metal rings, but metal rings vary greatly. If the diameter of the metal ring is very close to the thickness of the calendar, the pages will not turn smoothly, and will easily get stuck between them, making it look flimsy. Therefore, when choosing a metal ring, be sure to choose one that is slightly larger than the diameter by about 2mm. This will make turning pages feel much easier.

3. Choosing the Cardboard. Current paper-bound desk calendars, such as those produced by Shanghai Jinyu Printing Factory, generally use cardboard. Some very cheap calendars use ordinary cardboard. Good cardboard is very strong and durable, and will not deform easily over time, while ordinary cardboard is much less so.

Fourth, the paper used for the pages is crucial. Generally, 200g coated paper is a good choice; it's a moderate thickness. Avoid using paper that's too thick, as it will make the small desk calendar look bulky and lose its refined beauty.

Choosing Paper for Desk Calendars

Generally, three types of paper are used for desk and wall calendars: coated paper, art paper, and matte paper.

Quality is a crucial factor in desk calendar printing, especially for business calendars. High-quality materials ensure a calendar lasts a year. Choose thick, smooth, and waterproof paper.

Different Sizes and Specifications of Desk Calendars

Currently, the most popular desk calendars on the market include: horizontal desk calendars, square desk calendars, strip desk calendars, horizontal mini desk calendars, vertical mini desk calendars, vertical desk calendars, and loose-leaf strip desk calendars.

Common desk calendar sizes are: 290mm×120mm; 207mm×145mm; 140mm×145mm; 145mm×100mm; 100mm×145mm; 145mm×207mm; 190mm×120mm.