What Are Custom Bookmarks?
Custom bookmarks are printed cardstock or paperboard pieces used to mark a place in a book while carrying artwork, branding, information, or promotional messaging. Their dimensions, shape, printing, material, die-cut details, and finish can be customized according to the intended use.
What Can Custom Bookmarks Be Used For?
Bookmarks can support publishing, bookstores, schools, libraries, events, promotions, hospitality, corporate gifting, product inserts, retail campaigns, reading programs, and other branded applications. The design can be purely decorative or combine visual branding with useful information such as a QR code, website, event details, or short message.
Can Bookmarks Be Printed on Both Sides?
Yes. Double-sided printing provides more usable space without increasing the physical size of the bookmark. One side may carry the main visual design while the reverse includes supporting information, a QR code, contact details, reading content, or alternate artwork.
What Shapes Can Bookmarks Have?
A bookmark may remain a traditional rectangle or use rounded corners, an arched top, tapering, curved edges, selected die-cut details, or another practical custom profile. The shape should still slide between pages comfortably and retain enough material around any cuts to remain stable during normal handling.
Can a Tassel or Ribbon Be Added?
A small die-cut hole can be included near the top of the bookmark where a tassel, ribbon, or cord is required. The hole size and position should be coordinated with the bookmark width so enough paperboard remains around it.
What Is a Page-Slot Bookmark?
A page-slot bookmark uses a simple die-cut slit or opening that allows part of the bookmark to fit around or over the edge of a page. This can create a different way of holding the reading position, but the cut should remain simple enough that the surrounding cardstock does not become fragile.
What Materials Can Be Used?
Depending on the required stiffness, printing, feel, and finish, bookmarks may use cardstock, paperboard, coated stock, Kraft-style stock, textured paper, or other suitable printable paper-based materials. The stock should be rigid enough to handle regular use while remaining thin enough to sit comfortably between pages.
Can Bookmarks Use Foil or Embossing?
Yes, for suitable designs and stocks. Foil can highlight selected logos, typography, borders, or decorative details, while embossing and debossing can introduce subtle tactile depth. These finishes usually work best when used selectively rather than across the entire bookmark.
How to Order Custom Bookmarks
Start with the desired width, height, quantity, printing sides, artwork, and intended application. Then choose the outer shape, stock, corner style, any tassel hole or page-slot cut, and required finishing. Review the final layout carefully so important artwork stays clear of trim lines, holes, slots, and other die-cut areas before production.
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