Brochure Printing · Formats & construction
Bookmark Printing
Bookmarks combine a narrow reading aid with a printable message.
- Flat printed card; optional punched hole and separately counted tassel
- Coated card
- Reading handout
Start with the intended use, finished size and quantity. The material and construction can follow.
The product in use
A narrow printed marker that sits comfortably between pages
A printed bookmark is a narrow card used between pages. Stock stiffness, edge shape and any tassel affect how it sits in the book. A punched attachment hole introduces a separate stress point, while raised or thick decoration can mark delicate pages.
What makes up the finished product?
- Marker body
- A narrow sheet sits between book pages; stiffness and edge shape affect handling.
- Printed surface
- The face carries imagery and short text without requiring a thick raised finish.
- Optional attachment
- A tassel adds a separate hole and attachment point with its own strength requirement.
Specifications and materials
Bookmark Printing specifications
Use these reference options to build the project brief. Dimensions are design examples; material availability, tooling and production timing depend on the confirmed specification.
| Parameter | Reference or option | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Finished dimensions | 50 × 150 mm | This narrow design example is easy to place in a book; thick decorative layers can stress delicate pages. Design reference, not a factory limit. |
| Bookmark components | Flat printed card; optional punched hole and separately counted tassel | A narrow hole margin can tear; a tassel also changes the packed thickness. |
| Print and functional layout | Print sides, writing areas, code areas and any numbered versions | Check the design at final size using the pen, printer, handle or display position it is intended for. |
| Converted dimensions | Finished size, flat layout and separate cut, fold, glue or perforation positions | A visible panel or finished rectangle does not determine the whole production template. |
| Material construction | Coated card or Uncoated card | Compare the actual grade and construction. Compare a trimmed sample for stiffness and surface handling. |
| Format and order unit | complete finished pieces or assembled sets per artwork version | List components and versions separately so quantities refer to the same finished unit. |
| Finishing choice | Rounded corners and restrained coating favor handling; a ribbon requires a hole-position and attachment check. | Approve the proposed material and process combination on an appropriate sample. |
Compare the material and its effect.
Choose the surface and construction for the way the finished product will be used. The options below are selection references, not a guaranteed inventory list.
Coated card
300 or 350 g/m² supplier reference grades
Smooth coated card supports printed illustrations. Equal GSM does not ensure equal thickness, rigidity or opacity.
Sample check: Compare a trimmed sample for stiffness and surface handling.
Uncoated card
White or colored uncoated card
An open surface suits handwriting and a tactile finish. Ink appearance and fine detail change with the surface.
Sample check: Test the intended pen or stamp on the finished surface.
Selected sample focus — Coated card: Compare a trimmed sample for stiffness and surface handling.
Format & usable space
Bookmark Width, Hole Position & Added Components
50 × 150 mm
This narrow design example is easy to place in a book; thick decorative layers can stress delicate pages.
This is a design reference, not a required size or a manufacturing limit.
Bookmark components
Flat printed card; optional punched hole and separately counted tassel
A narrow hole margin can tear; a tassel also changes the packed thickness.
View the original format reference
Surface finish options
Display panels and printed faces
Compare low-glare film and a brighter gloss alternative under the intended lighting. Check creases, trimming and surface cleaning needs. These options do not establish outdoor durability or waterproof performance.
Matte lamination View effect & artwork guidance
Gloss lamination View effect & artwork guidance
Varnish & coating View effect & artwork guidance
Illustrative finish samples, not photographs of this product. Final suitability follows the confirmed stock, construction and approved sample.
Compare all surface finishes
Details that change the finished product
Inspect the printed and converted format
Keep the reading edge and optional hole durable
Test the stock inside the intended book and keep raised features away from the page contact zone. Define any hole and ribbon attachment separately.
Bookmark components
A narrow hole margin can tear; a tassel also changes the packed thickness. A converted sample checks the fold, cut, glued edge or other functional feature at full size.
Surface and finishing compatibility
Rounded corners and restrained coating favor handling; a ribbon requires a hole-position and attachment check. Smooth coated card supports printed illustrations. Equal GSM does not ensure equal thickness, rigidity or opacity. Compare a trimmed sample for stiffness and surface handling.
Reading Handouts & Tasseled Keepsakes
Reading handout
Choose stiffness that slides between pages without damaging them.
Tasseled keepsake
Specify the hole, tassel and packed thickness as additional components.
Solve the risk before production
Check Page Impressions & Punched-Hole Strength
The critical finished-product check
A thick or sharp feature can leave an impression on thin pages. Trial the complete bookmark in the actual book and soften or remove problematic details.
A tassel tears its attachment hole
Why it happens: A hole is placed near the edge without enough surrounding material.
Fix and check: Trial the assembled tassel and hole position in the selected card stock.
When to choose another format
Bookmarks, Prayer Cards & Postcards
| Alternative | Use and trade-off |
|---|---|
| Prayer Card Printing | A wider keepsake card gives longer text more space but is less suited to marking a narrow page. |
| Postcard Printing | A mailed card uses a larger message and address layout rather than a page-marker profile. |
Sample and approval
Try the Complete Bookmark in the Intended Book
Free samples are available, with preparation completed within 15 days. Confirm the sample scope; courier arrangements and transit time are separate.
Structural sample
Checks dimensions, fit and assembly using unprinted or representative materials. It does not establish final color.
Printed proof
Checks text, image reproduction and artwork on the agreed proof medium. It may not reproduce final assembly or every finish.
Complete finished sample
A converted sample checks the fold, cut, glued edge or other functional feature at full size.
From brief to delivery
Order Details for Bookmark Printing
Build and approve the order in five steps
Send the project brief
Send book size, stock feel, corner shape and ribbon or hole requirements. Include finished dimensions, quantity by version, destination and required arrival date. If a configuration is undecided, describe the intended use.
Compare the quoted configuration
Compare the same quantity basis: complete finished pieces or assembled sets per artwork version. Check that the quote identifies materials, finishing, included components, sample scope, packing and freight.
Approve the appropriate sample
A converted sample checks the fold, cut, glued edge or other functional feature at full size. A print proof checks artwork and color; a complete finished sample also checks assembly. Record what the selected sample does and does not reproduce.
Confirm files and release production
Approve the final artwork revision and the bookmark components specification. Record the agreed quantity, payment conditions, packing and production schedule in the order.
Confirm packing and dispatch
Define pieces per bundle or complete assemblies, component quantities and version labels. Confirm production completion and transit as separate dates, using the delivery destination and required arrival date.
- Identify finished and flat dimensions separately. Supply a print-ready PDF with fonts embedded and cut or fold geometry on separate named layers where needed.
- Extend edge-to-edge trim artwork by 3 mm unless the approved template specifies a different bleed. Use approximately 300 effective ppi for continuous-tone images at their placed size; keep fine linework as vectors where possible.
Project questions
Planning Bookmark Printing
Are tassels included automatically?
List the tassel as a separate component, including color, quantity and whether it is attached before packing. A punched hole alone does not define the accessory or its assembly.
How should I specify quantities and versions?
Count complete finished pieces or assembled sets per artwork version. State book size, stock feel, corner shape and ribbon or hole requirements; components, language versions and different structures must be listed separately.
What determines the minimum quantity and delivery schedule?
The selected stock, construction, finishing, version count and sample scope determine production planning. Request quantity breaks for the same configuration and an arrival-date plan that separates sampling, manufacturing and transit. No minimum or lead time is implied by the design examples above.
Specify the finished product.
Send book size, stock feel, corner shape and ribbon or hole requirements. Include finished dimensions, quantity by version, destination and required arrival date.