How to Make a DIY Zine (the old fashioned way)

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4 жыл бұрын

This is a video tutorial about how to make a very DIY zine in the most traditional sense. I was inspired to create this because I wanted to encourage those who don't have access to expensive software, or even basic software or printers, that they can still create. The zine I create here is very basic, but is done as a cut and paste example. I show other zines in this video to show stronger examples. This video was created during the COVID-19 quarantine, so the materials I have on hand are minimal. This, however, is the important part I wanted to convey: you don't need much to create a DIY zine. You just need something to say.

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@slave2thedetailz 3 жыл бұрын

for some reason i’m obsessed with the punk/ riot grrrl scene during the 90s but i’m only 14 so i wasn’t even alive to experience any of it :( it was really cool to see this video and make zines though

@xevenwood6553 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly same, I watched a little youtube video about the riot grrrl movement, and got really inspired to start making zines. Also wasn't alive when that scene was around, being 20 years old lmao.

@aldra8507 8 ай бұрын

Have you seen dirty girls? I bet you’ll like that, it’s on KZfaq.

@reverendringworm 7 ай бұрын

there is still a scene! there’s most likely even a diy scene in your town!!! don’t give up, make your zine

@OldLadyMapleSeed 7 ай бұрын

Same!

@DavidJeremiahBowden Ай бұрын

DISCOVER PALMYRA DELRAN!

@kettlebellrebellion3655 3 жыл бұрын

You are my zine hero! I have been trying to find info on making a zine without using anything digital... I want to make them with my heart and hands. Thank you for making this video

@sirfizz6518 Жыл бұрын

what kinda zines ya making?

@myhandsaslanguage 9 ай бұрын

This was super helpful for me. I’m not skilled in using graphic design software, and I kept seeing people using that to make their zines. You showing your process made a lightbulb go off in my head. I feel even more excited to jump into zine making. Thank you!

@Jasminejupiterjuice 8 ай бұрын

Thanks gad for men. This was so damn helpful. I didn't know if I'd ever learn the basics I didn't need another person's artsiness in my face when I just needed the basics . ❤

@johnorr8094 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel. I remember a punk 'zine from Fairfax, VA 'Lumpy Head 'zine. Trade publication size seems to be the norm for 'zines; but not always.

@tonycharbel12 3 жыл бұрын

1st, great hat... lol and yes, i've been making zines b4 even knowing it was a zine...i have kept my collections since 1991? or 92, hand drawn then some evolved to cut and paste, collage, then came the digital era...but then reverted back to handmade...zines, whether they suck or not, are great, and we are awesome for creating them. Cheers, maybe on your next video show more of your work!

@the-birbo 4 ай бұрын

I don't have an income, but I'm lucky enough to have a computer, and since the physical supplies I have are what have been gifted to me, I've decided I'm going to make an ugly digital rough draft in Paint Dot Net, a free photoshot-like program, and then I'll make the master copy by hand so I don't waste anything drafting and changing up the format a ton with my limits supplies. This video made me want to work on it more, which is cool. All the other videos I've seen on zines make it seem so unattainable.

@evmanbutts 2 жыл бұрын

Been into photography as a hobby for 5-6 years now. I've been making my own prints for the past year and have decided to start making zines. Layouts and most content will be done digitally and printed. I am also into fountain pens so I will be doing any writing on my master copies by hand. I'm just waiting for a better stapler and some bookbinding tape to come in the mail then I'm going to get started.

@milliframess 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any samples :) ?

@justinelopez318 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you make more zine content.

@tiffinyrae7614 8 ай бұрын

I want to live in a room that looks like this! Ahhhhh beautiful. Thank you for this post on zines and the original way it’s done…. Awesome 👏 awesome 👏

@willowherb7472 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed overview! I've got so much writing and nowhere to put it and I'm trying to use my quarantine to kick-start some projects. This video has been very helpful. Would love to see more about zines on your channel!

@sarascott201 Жыл бұрын

I know you posted this years ago but I wanna say thank you! This was inspiring and helpful 😊 I've been planning some Zines and now I'm diving into the creating part. Also I really like your personality and excitement about Zines

@MultiDoc8404 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment. I hope you make a meaningful zine.

@Mariak82 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video, thank you for sharing. 🙂

@TheFatbutterpancake 10 ай бұрын

Great old school way. Reminds me of the 80’s and the zine i did with friends.

@breathestrongcycling3672 Жыл бұрын

2yrs later and the algorythm gets it right 👍...just what I was looking for

@michaelthompson9540 8 ай бұрын

Man. Your walls and ceiling look amazing.

@ljpayne9747 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this post I am going to have to visit the Black Mountain Library zine stash I am inspired

@greycoasttv 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful man! Liked seeing how to make a more raw product. Subbing my man.

@shakstalks 2 ай бұрын

Very cool. Thank you so much!!

@makingtings2802 Жыл бұрын

Hurray, thanks for this brilliant video. I really want to make a zine and have an idea. Now it seems like I might actually be able to do it. Many thanks for the Inspiration and your positivity.

@Kate-uj9rx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've wanted to make gifts for my friends! ^-^

@dezkarcy Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Glad i found this! best zine tutorial I've seen!

@slayyyyt Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this vid! I felt a little out of my depth with most other zine videos and I was aiming for something more DIY as well. This vid was super helpful in getting me started.

@TheDodojr 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you!!!

@harpsichordkid Жыл бұрын

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

@noor-vx3th 5 ай бұрын

i reallyyy loved this video! i started making zines just recently, this makes me even more excited and inspired to make zines!

@MTGJoeD 11 ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful - thank you!

@shannon5950 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@antofigueroa2306 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful

@margaretpolly3381 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring and timely for me. Thank you very much.

@Sunny-gd4lz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this!

@NicolasSequeira Жыл бұрын

These zines are as old-fashioned as a delectable tray of old-fashioned croissants straight out the oven

@ericportillo8277 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your video, and your taste in hats

@marciosalerno9835 Жыл бұрын

Being doing zines since the 80's, the old ways. And that's fine by me.

@cassidy6874 2 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

@kellinbray5347 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I don’t have the privilege of photoshop but I got a copier at work and some scissors and glue.

@jonnil1997 2 жыл бұрын

These are awesome, how do you bind the pages together

@InAHollowTree 7 ай бұрын

I love that you’re showing the old school methods. 😊 By the way, what was the name of that person you mentioned who did a call-to-arms about not putting out crappy zines? I can’t understand the name you’re saying there, and the transcript doesn’t seem to be correct (searched the name it presented and got nothing related )?

@MultiDoc8404 7 ай бұрын

Aaron Cometbus was the author of "Call to Arms." It's hard to find online, but you can reach out to him and he'll send you a copy. You can find his USPS mailing address by searching for his zine "Cometbus." It's worth reading.

@MultiDoc8404 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice words!

@conifercrow Ай бұрын

It makes me kind of sad to hear zines referred to as "crappy". Crappy's kind of subjective, and there's enough discouragement in the world as it is without turning self-expression into something that's judged as good enough or crappy. (There are zines that aren't to my own personal aesthetic preference, but the value's really more in the making, IMHO.) That said, this is a really good tutorial. I miss old-school glue stick and scissor nights. :D. (My first was in 1989, since i'm pretty much an ancient fossil at this point.)

@MultiDoc8404 Ай бұрын

Good points. My first ones were scrappy, but people liked them. I did back then, so you make a good point. Thanks for sharing