This project is a study of art as context. I take a common, readily understood action like brushing teeth and attempt to transmute it into art by changing it’s context. Specifically, I vary the location the action performed and the organisms (plants and people) around me which perceive my act, and I reflect on our effects on each other. Taking one step further, the context you are viewing this within is youtube, and you are aware you are watching documentation. Did this action become art? I think it did, but what do you think? Although my conclusions at this stage are limited by my small sample size, I'd have to say that plants and people don't seem very bothered at all by my out of context action. Hardly more so than my bathroom mirror or shower curtain. Jimmy Johns orders and traffic flow went on as usual. Plants continued to grow. However, if I'd been less cautious, who knows if I could still say that.
I’m definitely using that zig zag method, I work in procreate so I’ve had to do a bit of guess work and irl plotting to get my printing right. Is there an adaption for the zig zag method for the quarter sized zine since it’s 8 pages double sided per each 8x11 sheet?
Whenever I print a quarter size zine I use the same zig zag pattern to arrange the pages, but only use the top of the paper. Once it’s all in order I copy paste the pages to the bottom of the page too. Then you can print 2 zines at once, not waste any paper, and only need to make one cut!
The zizagging for pagination / using pdf acrobat to auto-paginate for booklet printing .... doesnt all that exporting/importing between indesign and acrobat reduce the quality of the print?
I delight in seeing these small books and the new wonderful name it is called. "ZINE" I taught kindergarten, first grade and second grade.This paper book was my "go to" since 1984 and REIRED 2004 to help children learn all subjects, create their own writing on and on . I love what you have done. It is not easy to write a creative story in only 6 pages.
If you can afford it/if you have the know how: Try to go the Linux route for printers. Windows is so assbackwards for printer compatibility and most printer problems come down to that. Really, there is no reason for Windows to have such shitty compatibility. Edit: oh fuck. Okay. You have IOS. I have no idea how iOS and printers work together. Trying to setup a VM or a raspberry pi for printing still might be a decent idea to try and fix printer kinks.
You can use any paper for zines! I usually use regular printer paper, but for the mailing club I print on 20 lb paper since it's the least heavy to mail
This was super comprehensive and helpful! I’m just now learning about how to make zines (even though I’ve known about them for years), so I love seeing different people’s processes. Thank you!
Just wanted to leave the comment that your video is top-shelf quality! Nice organization and presentation. Seriously- nice job and thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Hello! My name is Nicole and I’m a new crafty subscriber friend! I love zines and I’m happy to have found your channel! I’m excited to watch more of your videos
im late! but the blue card is a bondo card! you can usually find those in aisles where bondo for car repairs and window tint is at! or sometimes even home repair!
Thank you so much for this. I'm just about to be finished with my first Zine and this comprehensive guide is so great, including tons of information that I haven't found elsewhere/even though of. You're a professional Zine maker and you're greatly appreciated.
