Embrace the elegance of Art Deco with our exquisite Ex Libris featuring a stunning pair of irises and a customizable quote. This versatile design adds a touch of sophistication to your library and serves as a blank canvas for your creative expression.
The graceful irises, rendered in Art Deco style, symbolize beauty and inspiration. Paired with a quote of your choice, this Ex Libris uniquely reflects your personality and literary taste. Customize it with your name, creating a truly personalized touch to make your books stand out on the shelves.
But the possibilities extend beyond the library walls. Use the blank ex libris to label jars, candles, gift boxes, and more. Let your imagination run wild as you infuse your personal touch into every aspect of your daily life.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, our Art Deco Ex Libris exudes sophistication and timeless charm. Its sleek design and clean lines capture the essence of the Art Deco era, making it a perfect addition to any aesthetic.
Unleash your creativity and make this Ex Libris truly your own. Whether you customize it as a label or use it to mark your literary treasures, this versatile piece can be transformed according to your unique vision.
Bookplates are ideal for safeguarding the volumes in your library and make a unique and thoughtful gift.
Bookplates are crafted on 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper and hand-cut to size. Gummed paper is coated with an adhesive backing that requires water to activate (similar to traditional stamps). Once the adhesive is activated, the paper will adhere to the front pastedown of your book.
Both the paper and the adhesive are VEGAN and CRUELTY-FREE.
Historically, bookplates have been printed on gummed paper for various reasons. First, the glue is water-soluble and can be removed by steaming or wetting without damaging your book. Second, gummed paper dries flat and without residue, eliminating the waste of sticker adhesive backings. Third, the finished bookplate has a refined look and feel.
ITEM DETAILS
• Dimensions: 4in x 3in, 10.16cm x 7.62cm
• Substrate: 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper
• Adhesive: Moisture/Water activated
• Quantity: 30 Bookplates
• Turn around time: 3-5 days
• Each bookplate ships with instructions.
• Each bookplate is handcrafted and cut to size and may vary slightly from the rest
• Personalized: Yes (WITH NAME AND QUOTE)
PERSONALIZATION
These bookplates can be personalized with your name(s) and your quote of choice. You can choose either your first name or both first and last names. The font used for the name is Brillon. The quote is set in Alice. Enter the quote you would like in the personalization field and the name you wish printed. Please double-check your spelling; I will copy and paste what you provide. If you do not provide your own inspirational quote, I will use one of the ones shown in the photos.
INSTRUCTIONS/HOW-TO
On a clean surface, moisten the back of the bookplate with a damp sponge. The bookplate will curl up a little; this is normal. Affix the moistened bookplate where desired, smoothing the paper from the center outwards to eliminate any creases and wrinkles. Gummed paper dries flat and smooth. I recommend you perform a test on a paper surface before applying it to your book to get a feel for the moisture/glue. Don't moisten the front of the bookplate, as the inks are not waterproof. If you opted for blank bookplates, write your name in before applying. Store unused bookplates in a dark, dry place.
SOME HISTORY
A bookplate is sometimes called an ex libris meaning "from the books of" in Latin. The earliest known example, dated to 1480, is the bookplate of Hilprand Brandenburg, a Carthusian monk. At first, most bookplates were designed to safeguard the property of nobles; thus, they were adorned with coats of arms and other indicators of inherited prestige. This was the case through the 18th century; though styles changed with artistic trends. The 19th century saw the rise of the middle class. Scholars, professionals, and other educated individuals became interested in bookplates and commissioned works in a pictorial vein. Since then, ex libris have been used to denote personal property and as a form of personal expression. Since ex libris stamps were generally never seen by the public, the artwork varied tremendously from intimate erotic scenes to darkly expressionistic styles.
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