{"product_id":"thorn-and-ivy-personalized-bookplates-crafted-on-traditional-gummed-paper-3in-x-3in-set-of-30","title":"Thorn and Ivy, Personalized Bookplates, Crafted on Traditional Gummed Paper, 3in x 3in, Set of 30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of ex-libris bookplates features a delicate tangle of ivy and thorns - a quiet nod to enchanted forests, secret gardens, and the books that bloom with every reread. Framing your name in a hand-drawn border of twisting vines and bramble, this design brings an air of fairytale mystery to any personal library.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhimsical yet elegant, these bookplates are made for the reader who believes books are living things - best marked by root and thorn.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe blank version is perfect for labeling your favorite jars, jams, bottles, candles, gifts, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBookplates 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth the paper and the adhesive are VEGAN and CRUELTY-FREE.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHistorically, bookplates have been printed on gummed paper for a variety of 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nITEM DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dimensions: 3in x 3in, 7.62cm x 7.62cm\u003cbr\u003e\n• Substrate: 50# White English Finish Gummed Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n• Adhesive: Moisture\/Water activated\u003cbr\u003e\n• Quantity: 30 Bookplates\u003cbr\u003e\n• Turn around time: 3-5 days\u003cbr\u003e\n• Each bookplate ships with instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Each bookplate is handcrafted and cut to size and may vary slightly from the rest\u003cbr\u003e\n• Personalized: Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPERSONALIZATION\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese bookplates can be personalized with your name(s). The font used is an adjusted version of Plebeya Swash Caps, as shown in the photos. A maximum of 25 characters is allowed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nINSTRUCTIONS\/HOW-TO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn 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 to your book to get a feel for the moisture\/glue. Don't moisten the front of the bookplate as inks are not waterproof. If you opted for blank bookplates, write your name in before applying. Store unused bookplates in a dark, dry place.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSOME HISTORY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for supporting my small business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ebon et Noir","offers":[{"title":"Personalized","offer_id":42066938396770,"sku":"thorn_ivy_EL_P","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Not Personalized","offer_id":42066938429538,"sku":"thorn_ivy_EL_NP","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/85fc2387-4a51-5352-ae36-e3f30be9d579.jpg?v=1753124516","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/thorn-and-ivy-personalized-bookplates-crafted-on-traditional-gummed-paper-3in-x-3in-set-of-30","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}