Materials:
Colored cardboard or cardboard.
Scissors.
Glue or double-sided tape.
A colored pen or marker.
Ruler.
Steps:
Choose a piece of colored cardboard or cardboard you like, and cut it into the shape you want with scissors, such as rectangle, square, circle, etc.
Write down your favorite words, poems or famous sayings on cardboard or cardboard, and draw beautiful lines with crayons or markers.
Cut out a small piece of paper in the shape you want from another piece of cardboard or cardboard and stick it on the bookmark with glue or double-sided tape.
Write down your name, date or other personal information on a small piece of paper as a bookmark.
Add other decorations to your bookmark, such as sticking small stickers, drawing patterns or adding other elements to make your bookmark more personalized.
Roll up bookmarks and stick them together with glue or double-sided tape to form a retractable shape.
Apply glue to one end of the bookmark, stick it on a flat surface and let the bookmark dry.
When the bookmark is dry, you can insert it into your book as a tool to mark the reading position.
The above is a simple manual bookmark making method. You can modify and add according to your own preferences and creativity to make a more personalized bookmark.
The source of bookmarks is as follows:
Bookmarks on ancient bamboo slips: In ancient times, people used bamboo slips to record words. In order to find it easily, they use bamboo or cloth as bookmarks. These bookmarks are usually inserted at the top of bamboo slips for easy identification.
2. Bookmarks of ancient Romans: The ancient Romans used a card called "mappula" as a bookmark. This kind of card is usually printed with letters or numbers to mark the position of the text.
3. Bookmarks of medieval parchment: With the popularity of parchment, people began to use parchment strips as bookmarks. These parchment strips are usually inserted on the last page of the text to avoid damaging the book.
4. Printing and Bookmarks: With the invention of printing, the number of books began to increase, and the use of bookmarks became more common. People began to use cards or notes as bookmarks for easy searching.
5. Development of modern bookmarks: With the change of books and reading habits, modern bookmarks have also begun to develop. Nowadays, bookmarks have become a cultural phenomenon. People use various materials to make bookmarks to show their personality and creativity.
6. Cultural significance of bookmarks: Bookmarks are not only a practical tool, but also have cultural significance. By making and collecting bookmarks, people can show their reading interests and personality characteristics.
7. Bookmarks as gifts: In some cultures, bookmarks are regarded as gifts. People will choose beautiful bookmarks as gifts for relatives, friends or important people.
8. Use bookmarks in libraries: Bookmarks are widely used in libraries. Readers can use bookmarks to mark the location of books for easy search and management.
9. Use bookmarks in learning: Students use bookmarks to mark important chapters and key points in learning. These bookmarks can help them find relevant information quickly when they need it.
10. Use bookmarks in dyslexia: For people with dyslexia, bookmarks can help them better understand and track text content. By using bookmarks with different colors or shapes, they can identify and remember key information more easily.