What Materials Are the Bookmarks Made of?

Bookmarks are literary objects used to mark reading progress and record reading experience when reading books. Common bookmarks are made of paper, metal, plants, plastics, and ceramics. With the development of the domestic Internet, electronic bookmarks have been added.

The origin of bookmarks

The history of bookmarks began in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The material is ivory, which is called Yali. The basic style of bookmarks in the Song Dynasty was finalized, and the number was limited due to the lack of materials and no industrial production at that time. Bookmarks have only begun to appear in the market in modern times. The pictures of bookmarks are random, and the materials and shapes are relatively wide. A card, a pen, a toothpick, and a note can all be used.

Use as a bookmark, but the damage to the book varies. Bookmark marking is always made of items with low damage to books. Readers often like to collect bookmarks and use bookmarks.

Different materials for bookmarks

Common bookmark materials on the market include paper, metal, plastic, plants, ceramics, etc.

• The material of the metal bookmark is a pick made of pure copper and zinc alloy;

• Plant bookmarks are leaf or wood flakes of various trees;

• Ceramic bookmarks are thin sheets made of celadon, white porcelain, and ceramics;

• Paper bookmarks are picks made of rice paper, cardboard, and oil painting paper;

• Plastic bookmarks are sheets of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene.

To sum up

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