1. Bookmarks can be made from almost any material.

The best material really depends on the style of bookmark you’re aiming for and how the material will integrate with your design. Basic white cardstock (can be embossed with special treatments), coated paper (printable), kraft cardstock (tough and tear-resistant), high-weight cotton paper with embossing, softer translucent sulphite paper, black cardstock with hot stamping, or even metal are all acceptable. Choose a style that matches the style and type of book.

2. Bookmarks aren’t limited to paper; other materials can be used, such as:

2.1. Plastic Bookmarks: Besides paper, plastic is another common material for making bookmarks. The reason is simple: it’s inexpensive and offers beautiful bookmark printing.

2.2. Metal Bookmarks: The third most common material for bookmarks is metal. Gold is the most valuable metal, and tin is also available.

2.3. Leather and Fur Bookmarks: Animals are good friends of humans, but they also make significant sacrifices for our well-being. Not only do they provide food and labor for humans, they also generously contribute their skin, fur, bones, and other materials to our spiritual well-being.

2.4. Plant Tags: After discussing animals and insects, we naturally have to discuss plants. The paper bookmarks mentioned above are actually made from plants. However, in the case of paper bookmarks, plants are not the direct raw material. Bookmarks made directly from plants include wooden and bamboo bookmarks. Besides their branches, the leaves of plants are often also good materials for making bookmarks. Smaller flowers and plants can be used as a whole to make bookmarks. Speaking of plants, we can’t forget cotton. Cotton products can also be used to make bookmarks. Some are woven directly from cotton yarn, while others are made from scraps of fabric in various patterns.