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Translucent bookmarks

In looking back on past posts I found these translucent bookmarks are missing the verbiage!  I did have my site crash about a year ago and it was quite a few weeks before the site was restored. However, it was not restored to its original format.  It is one of those things that I know is different though I cannot duplicate it.

I am just glad to have it up and running again and now I am wondering what else might be missing.  I will update this one here and add others as I find them.

These bookmarks pictured as the main image were very good selling items at my shows.  I kept them in a price range that children could afford as a gift to family or teachers.  They are a wonderful hand painted gift for book lovers and they fit nicely in with a greeting card.  Making them an additional surprise for the recipient.

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As you can see in this photo, the paper itself is a bit translucent and flimsy, though it does not tear easily unless it is wet.  By itself it would soon be quite wrinkled from use.
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I use an opaque type of watercolor that comes is large size pans to paint the designs.  For the script on the opposite side I use a fine tip pen that is perfect because it does not bleed on the very porous paper.

To make the bookmark sturdy I laminate it and it is this final step that gives it the translucent quality.

Some customers said they like to hang the bookmark near a light source instead of using it in a book so they can see the design better through the light.

Either way, I am glad the translucent bookmarks are enjoyed and that both the design and the quotes are meaningful to the recipient.

What is your favorite book mark technique?

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