Custom Bookmark Printing for Readers, Retail and Promotion

Custom bookmark printing gives authors, publishers, schools, retailers, artists, and independent brands a practical printed product that people keep and reuse. It exists for projects where a simple page marker can also become merchandise, packaging insert, event handout, gift item, or branded promotional piece.

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Create Bookmarks That Work Beyond the Page

Printed bookmarks suit book launches, subscription boxes, classrooms, bookstores, cafés, conventions, stationery ranges, and author merchandise. Choose from a wide selection of papers, sizes, and finishing options, then complete your order online before replying to your Order Confirmation email with your artwork or design brief.

  • Give readers the perfect pairing with custom bookmarks designed for books, gifts, events, and retail.

  • Extend artwork into merchandise using paper stocks and finishes suited to different bookmark styles.

  • Create repeat-use promotion with bookmarks readers can keep inside books long after the first handout.

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Dispatched using a reliable 1-3 business day courier in as little as 1 business day from proof approval. 

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 All print products are finished, quality checked, and packed in-house by our professionals. 

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Friendly, knowledgeable customer service team available to answer any questions.

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Talented in-house design team on-hand to create bespoke designs for virtually any product.

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From paper stocks to foil shades, our customisation options are simply unmatched.

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Constant innovation means we’re working on new products and finishes as we speak.

Bookmark Printing Inspiration from Canadian Customer Projects

Discover how businesses, authors, schools, charities, and independent creators across Canada are using professionally printed bookmarks to promote their brands, celebrate special occasions, and enhance the customer experience. From luxury metallic foil finishes and premium paper stocks to vibrant full-colour designs, these real customer projects showcase the versatility and creative potential of custom bookmark printing.

Planning your own bookmark design? Browse our inspiration gallery to explore a wide range of printed bookmark ideas, featuring unique layouts, specialty papers, premium finishing options, and creative designs produced for bookstores, libraries, marketing campaigns, subscription boxes, events, and branded merchandise.

Metallic gold swirl duplex silk business card with a deep blue silk-effect design, reflective curved foil detail, and luxury abstract finish.
Glossy dark green bookmark with metallic gold “As My Queen Demands” lettering, ornate floral detailing, and lion and giraffe emblem illustrations.
Uncoated mini folded header card for Take the Biscuit shortbread shapes, with biscuit character artwork and handmade Lincolnshire branding.
Red and black Extinction Rebellion vinyl square sticker on a metal pole, featuring “Rebel Girl” and “Save the World” text with a flag-holding silhouette.
Glossy die-cut Prime Shrimp business card with rounded arch shape, blue branding, and a hand holding a shrimp burger image.
Open Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso wedding wine menu with textured paper, minimalist typography, venue illustration, and soft green wedding stationery design.
Metallic red colour core Reader Raves long invitations with racing-inspired artwork, red foil event lettering, checkered flag graphics, and F1 car design.
Open, textured Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso wedding order of service booklet with venue illustrations, ceremony details, and a directions map.
Square metallic gold Giggleberry business card printed on uncoated cardstock, featuring delicate floral line art, gold foil details, and pale green card.
Black chrome rounded-corner Cahoots business card printed on recycled cardstock, with black chrome reflective logo text on white card held outdoors.

Custom Bookmark Styles for Every Project

Whether you’re creating bookmarks for marketing, retail, education, or special occasions, choosing the right style helps your design make a lasting impression. From premium metallic foils and custom die cut shapes to practical magnetic bookmarks and personalized keepsakes, our range is designed to suit everything from business promotions to memorable gifts.

Each bookmark style offers its own unique advantages, allowing you to match the finish, durability, and presentation to your project. Explore the options below to discover which bookmark best complements your artwork, audience, and budget.

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Die Cut Bookmarks

Create bookmarks in almost any custom shape to reflect your brand, event, or artwork. Perfect for promotional campaigns, themed events, character illustrations, and distinctive retail products that stand out from traditional rectangular bookmarks.

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Magnetic Bookmarks

Keep your place securely with custom magnetic bookmarks that clip neatly over the page without slipping. A popular choice for schools, universities, bookstores, libraries, and businesses looking for a practical promotional product.

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Metallic Foil Bookmarks

Add a premium touch with metallic foil available in Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Copper, Holographic, and a range of vibrant foil colours. Ideal for luxury branding, wedding stationery, premium packaging, and commemorative keepsakes.

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Holographic Foil Bookmarks

Capture attention with shimmering holographic foil that changes appearance as it catches the light. Perfect for artists, retailers, gaming brands, children’s products, promotional giveaways, and creative marketing campaigns.

Bookmarks for Every Occasion

Professionally printed bookmarks are suitable for far more than simply marking pages. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, promoting your business, fundraising for a charity, or creating thoughtful keepsakes, custom bookmarks offer a practical product people will continue to use long after the event has finished.

From personal gifts to large promotional campaigns, our wide range of paper stocks, finishes, and customization options makes it easy to create bookmarks that are both memorable and functional.

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Photo Bookmarks

Turn favourite photographs into personalized bookmarks that make thoughtful gifts, graduation keepsakes, family mementos, or memorable promotional items with vibrant full-colour printing.

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School Bookmarks

Encourage reading while promoting your school, library, or literacy programme. Ideal for classrooms, reading challenges, awards, educational events, and student achievements.

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Funeral Bookmarks

Create respectful memorial bookmarks featuring photographs, meaningful messages, prayers, or poems to provide family and friends with a lasting tribute to a loved one.

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Wedding Favour Bookmarks

Offer guests a practical keepsake they’ll continue to use long after your wedding day. Personalize your bookmarks with names, dates, favourite quotes, or photographs to create memorable wedding favours.

Explore Our Premium Bookmark Paper Collection

The paper stock you choose plays an important role in how your bookmarks look, feel, and perform over time. From smooth coated finishes that produce vibrant, detailed printing to textured specialty papers that add character and depth, each material creates a different reading experience and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.

Whether you’re printing promotional bookmarks for bookstores, schools, and libraries, creating premium branded bookmarks for authors and businesses, or producing illustrated keepsakes to sell online, selecting the right paper helps bring your design to life. Browse our collection of coated, uncoated, recycled, Colourplan, and specialty papers, or learn more about the differences in our guide to Gloss, Silk, and Uncoated Paper.

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  • GlossGloss
  • UncoatedUncoated
  • RecycledRecycled
  • KraftKraft
  • CottonCotton
  • RagRag
  • WheatWheat
  • CannabisCannabis
  • GF Smith ColorplanGF Smith Colorplan
  • Colour coreColour core
  • PearlescentPearlescent
  • NevertearNevertear
  • Zeta HammerZeta Hammer
  • Zeta LaidZeta Laid
  • Zeta LinenZeta Linen
  • Arpa RibbedArpa Ribbed
  • Tinteresso GessoTinteresso Gesso
  • Silk

    Smooth and professional with a subtle satin sheen, Silk paper delivers sharp detail and vibrant colour while giving bookmarks a refined premium finish.

    Available Weights

    • 16
    • 18
    • 32
  • Gloss

    This glossy stock enhances contrast and brightness, making it ideal for colourful bookmark designs, photography, and bold promotional artwork.

    Available Weights

    • 16
  • Uncoated

    With its natural textured feel and softer appearance, Uncoated paper creates bookmarks that feel more personal, understated, and comfortable to handle.

    Available Weights

    • 16
    • 18
    • 32
  • Recycled

    Made using recycled fibers, this eco-friendly stock gives bookmarks a subtle natural texture and a more sustainable premium presentation.

    Available Weights

    • 16
    • 32
  • Kraft

    Featuring a warm brown tone and organic appearance, Kraft paper works perfectly for rustic bookmark designs, handmade-style stationery, and independent brands.

    Available Weights

    • 12
    • 25
  • Cotton

    Soft and luxurious to the touch, Cotton paper creates premium bookmarks ideal for elegant branding, boutique stationery collections, and high-end gifting.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Rag

    The textured fibrous surface and artistic character of Rag paper make it a great choice for illustrated bookmarks, fine art designs, and heritage-inspired printing.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Wheat

    Made using agricultural waste fibers, Wheat paper provides an eco-conscious option with a subtle organic texture and naturally distinctive appearance.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Cannabis

    This unique sustainable paper combines environmental appeal with a premium tactile finish, helping creative bookmark designs stand out with added texture and personality.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • GF Smith Colorplan

    Available in a wide range of rich colours and premium boards, Colorplan papers are perfect for bold branded bookmarks and luxury stationery collections.

    Available Weights

    • 12
    • 25
  • Colour core

    Featuring a coloured core layered between premium boards, colour core paper creates bold edge detailing that gives bookmarks a modern, upscale, and visually striking finish.

    Available Weights

    • 38
  • Pearlescent

    A delicate shimmering finish reflects light beautifully, adding an elegant decorative touch to premium bookmarks, invitations, and luxury packaging inserts.

    Available Weights

    • 13.5
    • 27
  • Nevertear

    Highly durable and resistant to tearing and moisture, Nevertear is ideal for bookmarks designed for repeated use, long-term handling, and everyday durability.

    Available Weights

    • 10.8
    • 14
  • Zeta Hammer

    The hammered textured finish adds depth and craftsmanship, helping bookmarks feel more tactile, decorative, and visually distinctive.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Zeta Laid

    Classic laid lines create a timeless refined appearance that works beautifully for literary-themed bookmarks, formal stationery, and traditional print designs.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Zeta Linen

    Inspired by woven linen fabrics, this sophisticated textured stock adds subtle detail and a luxurious tactile finish to professionally printed bookmarks.

    Available Weights

    • 14
    • 28
  • Arpa Ribbed

    Fine ribbed detailing introduces added structure and texture, helping bookmark designs achieve a more premium and contemporary presentation.

    Available Weights

    • 16
    • 32
  • Tinteresso Gesso

    This richly textured art paper gives bookmarks a creative gallery-style finish, making it ideal for illustrated artwork, premium branding, and artistic stationery collections.

    Available Weights

    • 16
    • 32

The Order Process

Place your order online using our instant price calculator, which updates your total in real time.

Reply to your Order Confirmation email by sending us your artwork or design brief.

Our design team reviews your artwork, discusses any issues with you, and sends a proof for your approval.

After approval, your prints are produced and shipped straight to you within just a few business days.

Artwork Requirements

How to Supply Your Artwork?

After placing your order, reply to your Order Confirmation email with your artwork files, design brief, or a link including your order number. For detailed specs, see the resources below. Need help writing a brief or preparing files? Contact our friendly design team or visit our blog.

The Basics

Metallic Foil & Spot UV Products

Die Cut Or Kiss Cut (Shaped) Products Including Stickers

Folded, Perforated or Drilled Products

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Let our Design Team Work their Magic

We understand not everyone is a professional designer. You may not know your RGB from your CMYK or your bleed from your trap. That's why we have our in-house team on hand to craft the design of your dreams. All designs are individually created by our talented bunch. Yes, that's right, real people!

Production Turnaround

We aim to produce and dispatch all orders as quickly and efficiently as possible. As every product is custom printed to order, turnaround times can vary depending on artwork approval, quantity, finishing options and the complexity of the project. More specialist products and finishes, including duplex, triplex, die cut and foiled items, will usually require additional production time due to the extra processes involved.

As you configure your product, the online calculator updates in real time to show an estimated turnaround based on your chosen options. Once you approve your proof, our team will email you a dispatch estimate for your specific order. This estimate covers the production time from proof approval to dispatch and does not include courier delivery time.

Rush Production

If you’re working towards a tight deadline, we also offer a Rush Service at checkout which means you can reduce the production turnaround by 1 business day on eligible products.

Quality Checks and Dispatch

Although we are based in the UK, our courier partners provide fast, tracked delivery across Canada. Orders are carefully printed, finished, quality checked and prepared for dispatch before being sent across the Atlantic.

Canadian shipping is charged from CA$24.95. Delivery to major urban areas in southern Canada typically takes 1–2 business days after dispatch, while deliveries to rural, remote, northern and territorial locations may take an estimated 2–3 business days or longer, depending on location and courier coverage.

Delivery Options and Returns

You can find full information on delivery times, shipping options, courier services, and return policies on our Delivery & Returns page.

What Is the Standard Size for a Bookmark?

We offer two popular bookmark sizes: 2 x 6” (52 x 148 mm) and 2 x 8” (52 x 210 mm), each suited to different types of books, promotions, and creative projects.

The 2 x 6” format is a compact option that’s ideal for paperbacks, children’s books, classroom rewards, promotional giveaways, and smaller bookmark designs. If you need more room for artwork, branding, photography, quotations, or QR codes, the 2 x 8” size provides additional space while fitting comfortably inside most hardback books.

If you’re looking for something more unique, we also offer custom-sized bookmarks. Simply select the custom size option when placing your order and enter your preferred dimensions. This is a great choice if you’re matching a specific publication, creating personalized bookmarks, or producing promotional bookmarks for events, campaigns, or retail products.

Should I Add Lamination to My Bookmarks?

Lamination isn’t essential for every bookmark, but it’s a worthwhile upgrade if your bookmarks will be handled regularly or need to maintain their appearance over time. Adding a laminate helps protect the printed surface from scuffs, fingerprints, and everyday wear, making it a popular choice for promotional, retail, and educational bookmarks.

We offer gloss, matte, and soft-touch lamination on compatible paper stocks. Gloss lamination enhances colour vibrancy and creates a reflective finish, matte lamination provides a smooth, understated appearance, and soft-touch lamination gives bookmarks a luxurious, velvety feel. If you choose metallic foil, soft-touch lamination is included as part of our foiling process to ensure a crisp, consistent finish.

Lamination is particularly beneficial for bookmarks used in bookstores, libraries, schools, subscription boxes, marketing campaigns, and retail packaging, where they’ll be handled frequently. If you’re comparing the different laminate finishes, our guide to lamination and the facts explains how each option affects the look, feel, and durability of your printed bookmarks.

Can You Print and Design My Bookmarks?

Absolutely! Whether you already have print-ready artwork or need help bringing your ideas to life, we can help. You can upload your own bookmark design, or our experienced in-house design team can create a custom bookmark based on your brief.

When placing your order, simply choose your preferred size, paper stock, print options, and finishing touches. If you’re supplying artwork, send your files after checkout and we’ll check them before production. If you’d like us to create the design, select our artwork service and provide your text, images, branding, colour preferences, and any examples or inspiration you’d like us to follow.

Before your bookmarks are printed, we’ll email you a digital proof for approval, giving you the opportunity to review every detail and request any final changes. If you’re looking for inspiration before getting started, our guide to designing your own bookmark is a great place to begin.

What Paper Is Used for Bookmarks?

Choosing the right paper stock is one of the most important decisions when creating custom bookmarks. Because bookmarks are designed to be handled repeatedly, we recommend durable, high-quality paper stocks that combine excellent print quality with long-lasting performance.

Our range includes silk, gloss, uncoated, and recycled paper stocks, each offering its own unique finish. Silk provides vibrant colour reproduction with a smooth, professional appearance, gloss enhances brightness and image detail, uncoated delivers a natural, tactile feel that’s easy to write on, and recycled stock is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a more environmentally conscious option.

The ideal paper depends on how your bookmarks will be used. Promotional bookmarks, retail products, and marketing campaigns often benefit from smooth coated stocks with optional lamination, while memorial bookmarks, educational resources, and artist-designed bookmarks can look particularly effective on uncoated or recycled papers. If you’d like to compare the different materials, our guides to different types of printing paper and Gloss, Silk, and Uncoated Paper explain how each stock influences the finished result.

How Do I Supply My Bookmark Artwork?

After placing your order, simply reply to your order confirmation email with your print-ready artwork attached. If your files are too large to email, you can send us a download link and our team will retrieve them for you.

Your artwork should be prepared at the correct finished bookmark size and include bleed, safe areas, and any finishing elements required for production. If your bookmarks include metallic foil, hole drilling, rounded corners, QR codes, or other specialist finishes, these should be clearly identified within your artwork to help ensure an accurate result.

If you’re using photographs, we recommend supplying high-resolution original images wherever possible. Images downloaded from social media or captured as screenshots often don’t provide enough quality for professional printing. Once we receive your files, our prepress team will review them for any obvious setup issues before production begins.

If you’d like to learn more about preparing your files, our guides to how to set up photos for print and getting bleed right explain how to prepare artwork for the best possible printing results.

Can You Add a Hole to My Bookmarks?

Yes. We can add a 5 mm drilled hole to your bookmarks, making them ideal for attaching ribbons, tassels, twine, or packaging ties. This popular finishing option adds both decorative appeal and practical functionality, whether you’re creating retail bookmarks, promotional products, gifts, or event keepsakes.

You can select the drilled hole option when configuring your order. If your artwork includes a preferred hole position, we’ll follow your instructions wherever possible. If no position is specified, the hole will normally be placed centrally at the top of the bookmark to provide a balanced, professional appearance.

When designing your bookmark, remember to leave sufficient space around the drilled hole. Keeping text, logos, QR codes, and important artwork clear of this area helps ensure nothing is obscured once the bookmark has been finished.

Can You Print Double-Sided Bookmarks?

Yes. We offer both single-sided and double-sided bookmark printing, giving you the flexibility to create a design that best suits your project. Whether you’re producing bookmarks for authors, artists, schools, libraries, businesses, or promotional campaigns, printing on both sides provides additional space for creativity and information.

Many customers choose double-sided bookmarks so they look complete from every angle. You can continue your artwork across both sides for a seamless design, or use the reverse to include practical details such as an author biography, website, social media links, QR code, contact information, or an inspiring quotation. This makes double-sided bookmarks particularly popular for retail products, book launches, marketing campaigns, and branded merchandise.

Because bookmarks have a slim format, it’s usually best to keep text clear and concise. A balanced layout with generous spacing helps ensure your bookmark remains attractive and easy to read while allowing your artwork to remain the focal point.

Can I Add Foil to My Custom Bookmarks?

Absolutely. Metallic foil is one of the most popular finishing options for custom bookmarks, adding a luxurious reflective effect that helps your design stand out. Whether you’re creating bookmarks for authors, artists, businesses, weddings, or promotional campaigns, foil adds an eye-catching finish that gives your bookmarks a more premium feel.

We offer a choice of 12 metallic foil colours, including Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Copper, Pink, Violet, Red, Blue, Teal, Green, Black Chrome, and Holographic. Foil works particularly well for highlighting titles, logos, monograms, decorative borders, illustrations, and other key design elements without overwhelming the overall artwork.

Metallic foil is available on compatible paper stocks and includes our signature soft-touch lamination, providing a smooth, velvety finish while helping the foil achieve crisp, consistent detail. If you’re preparing your own artwork, our guide to setting up artwork for foil printing with examples explains how to prepare foil layers correctly before production. You can also explore our complete foil colour collection to find the perfect finish for your bookmarks.

Can I Print Bookmarks to Sell with My Books?

Absolutely. Custom bookmarks are a popular addition for authors, publishers, and independent bookstores looking to create a more complete reading experience. They’re ideal for selling alongside books, including with online orders, giving away at book launches, or offering as promotional merchandise at signings and literary events.

A professionally printed bookmark is both practical and memorable. You can feature book cover artwork, character illustrations, author branding, series logos, quotations, or QR codes linking to your website or latest release. Whether you’re creating a collectible keepsake or a branded promotional item, bookmarks are an effective way to extend your book’s identity beyond the printed pages.

Many authors choose double-sided printing, using one side for the main artwork and the reverse for an author biography, reading list, website, or a personal message to readers. If you’d like to explore how printed books continue to engage readers in a digital world, our guide to printed books vs. e-books is a great place to start.

Can I Order Wholesale Bookmarks?

Yes. We print wholesale bookmarks for publishers, authors, schools, libraries, charities, retailers, museums, subscription boxes, and businesses looking to order larger quantities at competitive prices. Whether you’re stocking a retail display, supporting a marketing campaign, or creating branded merchandise, we can produce bookmarks to suit projects of almost any size.

Ordering in higher volumes typically reduces the cost per bookmark, making wholesale printing a cost-effective option if you’re selling bookmarks, including them with customer purchases, or distributing them at events and exhibitions. You can customise your size, paper stock, print options, finishing, and quantity using our online calculator to receive an instant price based on your exact specification.

When planning a wholesale order, it’s worth considering the finished product as a whole. The right combination of paper thickness, lamination, hole drilling, ribbon options, and print finish can make a significant difference to both the appearance and durability of your bookmarks. If you’re looking for inspiration before creating your design, our guide to pairing bookmarks with your current read explores creative ways to make your bookmarks even more memorable.

Can I Print Personalized Bookmarks for Schools?

Absolutely. We print personalized bookmarks for schools across Canada, making them ideal for reading programmes, classroom rewards, school libraries, book fairs, literacy initiatives, and student recognition. They’re an affordable way to encourage reading while creating a lasting keepsake that students will continue to use.

Your bookmarks can be fully customized with school logos, mascots, class names, reading challenge themes, student artwork, motivational messages, or event branding. Whether you’re celebrating World Book Day, rewarding reading achievements, or promoting a school library, custom bookmarks can be tailored to suit pupils of all ages.

For bookmarks that will be used regularly by students, we recommend choosing a durable paper stock with optional lamination to help protect against everyday wear and tear. Once printed, your bookmarks are carefully packaged and delivered ready to distribute in classrooms, libraries, reading packs, assemblies, or school events.

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Bookmark Printing Advice, Design Tips & Creative Inspiration

Designing a custom bookmark involves much more than choosing the right artwork. From selecting the best paper stock and finishes to preparing print-ready files and creating bookmarks that people want to keep, these practical guides are packed with expert advice to help you achieve the best possible results.

Whether you’re printing bookmarks for schools, bookstores, libraries, authors, businesses, or special occasions, our collection of articles covers common printing questions, design inspiration, and production tips to help you create bookmarks that are both memorable and professionally produced.

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How To Design Your Own Bookmark

Learn how to create bookmarks that are both attractive and practical. This guide covers artwork layout, sizing, typography, paper selection, and design tips to help you produce bookmarks that leave a lasting impression.

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Bookmarks Designed to Match Your Current Read

Looking for inspiration? Explore creative bookmark ideas for schools, authors, publishers, retailers, charities, events, and promotional campaigns. Discover layouts, finishes, and design styles that help your bookmarks stand out.

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Printing Onto Textured Paper

Find out how textured and specialty papers influence the appearance and feel of printed bookmarks. Learn which designs work best on textured stocks and how different materials can add depth, character, and a premium finish.

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Lamination – The Facts

Discover how gloss, matte, and soft-touch lamination affect the durability, appearance, and feel of your bookmarks. This guide explains the benefits of each finish, helping you choose the right option for your next print project.

Complete Your Bookmark Collection

Custom bookmarks often become part of a wider print project. Whether you’re promoting a business, launching a new book, exhibiting at an event, or creating a retail product range, coordinating your printed materials helps build a stronger brand and a more memorable customer experience.

Many of our customers pair bookmarks with matching promotional products and stationery to create a consistent look across marketing campaigns, packaging, gifting, and retail displays. Explore these complementary print products to extend your artwork beyond your bookmarks.

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Flyer Printing

Promote book launches, exhibitions, retail promotions, community events, and marketing campaigns with professionally printed flyers. Matching your flyers to your bookmark design helps create a consistent brand identity across every customer touchpoint.

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Printed Postcards

Custom postcards are a versatile addition to bookmark orders, making them ideal for thank you cards, promotional mailings, art prints, product inserts, and direct mail campaigns that share the same branding and visual style.

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Custom Stickers

Add branded stickers to your packaging, envelopes, gift boxes, or retail products to create a professional finishing touch. Matching sticker designs help reinforce your brand while making your orders feel more premium.

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Printed Greeting Cards

Transform your artwork into professionally printed greeting cards that complement your bookmark designs. A popular choice for artists, illustrators, publishers, and independent retailers looking to expand their product range with coordinated stationery.

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Foil Art Prints

Showcase your illustrations, photography, or branded artwork with luxury foil art prints featuring eye-catching metallic finishes. Perfect for artists, galleries, retailers, and creative businesses looking to offer premium wall art and collectible prints alongside matching bookmarks.

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'Fullscreen\u0020Gallery' : false; }, maskOverflowClasses() { const noMask = 'mask-overflow-start mask-overflow-end'; const sliderMask = { 'mask-overflow-end': this.thumbsStart, 'mask-overflow-start': this.thumbsEnd }; return this.thumbsOverflow ? sliderMask : noMask; }, thumbsOverflow: false, thumbsStart: true, thumbsEnd: true, scrollTo(target) { target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: "smooth", block: "nearest", inline: "nearest" }); }, thumbIsActive() { return this.activeItem === this.index; }, setThumbActive() { return this.activeItem = this.index; }, thumbClasses() { return { 'group-focus:border-gray-400': this.activeItem === this.index, 'border-transparent': this.activeItem !== this.index } }, setThumbLabel() { return hyva.str('View %1', this.image.caption) || 'View\u0020\u00251'; }, getActiveThumb() { return this.$refs.jsThumbSlides.querySelector('button[aria-current="true"]'); }, thumbsOverflowNotAtStart() { return this.thumbsOverflow && !this.thumbsStart; }, thumbsOverflowNotAtEnd() { return this.thumbsOverflow && !this.thumbsEnd; }, isThumbInView(action = "leave") { const isFirst = this.index === 0; const isLast = this.index === (this.itemCount - 1); if (isFirst) { this.thumbsStart = (action === "enter"); } if (isLast) { this.thumbsEnd = (action === "enter"); } }, isThumbInViewEnter() { this.isThumbInView("enter") }, isThumbInViewLeave() { this.isThumbInView("leave") }, calcThumbsOverflow() { const thumbs = this.$refs.jsThumbSlides; if (!thumbs) return; const { scrollWidth, scrollHeight, offsetWidth, offsetHeight } = thumbs; const hasOverflow = scrollHeight > scrollWidth ? scrollHeight > offsetHeight : scrollWidth > offsetWidth; this.thumbsOverflow = hasOverflow; }, } } window.addEventListener('alpine:init', () => Alpine.data('initGallery', initGallery), {once: true}) Custom Bookmark Printing for Readers, Retail and PromotionCustom bookmark printing gives authors, publishers, schools, retailers, artists, and independent brands a practical printed product that people keep and reuse. It exists for projects where a simple page marker can also become merchandise, packaging insert, event handout, gift item, or branded promotional piece.
SKU
bookmarks-ap-can
CA$45.95

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