Hold tags and pick up envelopes are intricate items for set designers and set decorators. Set pieces such as furniture are basically “borrowed” from prop houses by film and TV productions. A set decorator will determine what items they need for a particular set and they will use hold tags to literally “mark” those items they need. Hold tags generally have the set decorator’s name and contact phone number. Some productions will have the buyer’s information as well as the leadman’s information. We can print hold tags in a variety of styles, colors and formats. Most productions use a postcard size tag printed on a colored cardstock. Some productions utilize a carbonless form so they will have a consistent record of all items used.

Envelopes are used by the set dressers whose responsibility it is to physically pick up the items needed. The decorator will include photos, notes, invoices, payment checks etc. to ensure accuracy. This envelope will follow the items from the prop house to the set and then back. They act as a chain of custody for the production and the prop house. The information generally included on a pick up envelope is the production name, contact information, description of what is being picked up, pick up and return dates, set # etc. A standard sizes for the pick up envelope is 9×12 or 10×13 in either white or manila.

We print everything on site and can generally complete work within 24 hours. If you have urgent needs, just let us know.