How to Make a Zine the Old Fashioned Way

In a world of instant gratification, I invite you to slow down and create in a more intentional way by making a zine all by hand.

TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:11 What are zines?
0:34 Why "the old fashioned" way?
02:39 Zine Example
03:28 Step 1 Gather Supplies
03:59 Step 2 Fold Your Zine
05:55 Step 3 Decorate
08:30 Step 4 Make Copies (optional)
09:04 Step 5 Bind Your Zine
09:55 Step 6 Rejoice!
10:45 Zines are NOT Magazines
14:45 Leave a Comment ☺︎

✷ Zines in the Order Shown in Video ✷

0:15 You Kinda Suck Issue 2 by me!

0:20 TV Eyes Zine by Disha from the U.K.

1:06 Official Mac DeMarco Fan Club Zine by me!

10:00 Sorry! I Didn't Know You Have Trauma, You Can Keep Being Mean to Me Now by me (which I created in this video and only available in my zine club on Patreon)

✷ Important Links ✷

Free Zine Resources ⬇️

Zine Distributors "Distros" ⬇️

Buy my Zines! ⬇️

Join my Zine Club ⬇️

Follow me on Instagram ⬇️

Music: LoFi Animal Crossing

Tags: zines, zine, how to make a zine, traditional zines, self publishing, independent publishing, hand made zines, DIY zines, print

#zines #howto #selfpublishing #tutorial #zinemaking

[brattyxbre]

Check out the description for information on how you can buy my zines or trade with me 💌

[otterystchocolat]

Zines are punk! They're the anti-magazine. Magazines are cool, but zines are cooler, they're supposed to be raw and diy and bad a$$. So yeah. Most times I just use paper and markers or pencil . . . everyone should make a zine, they're just fun and cool.

[cliftonslocum]

I'm so stoked to see young people still making zines! I got into punk culture and zines over 20 years ago (time flies, enjoy every moment!) and it warms my elder millennial heart to see it still going strong! Love the keffiyeh too! 🇵🇸

[gdarling]

I stopped making zines for years due to computer issues and I’ve found that making them by hand is so much more enjoyable.

[TheGardenStorm]

Gosh, I just got reminded of that time my college professor for an ocean environmental class had us do a project based on outreach. I decided to make a zine and I had different sections I could update or fill with different things for future hypothetical issues. I got criticked by the prof cause I guess she didn't really understand what I was going for, and told me if I want it to be more homemade maybe I should use a font like comic sans X| . what? Keep in mind she's like in her 70+ years of age. The zine was about sustainability and I included some of my own art that I made for it as well as some recipes. It also had information but ultimately came back to consuming less and saving more money. Through that class, I thought America needed a mindset change, and I thought the path of least resistance would be something that saves you money AND helps save the planet. Reconnecting with nature is really important. If you want I could try sending you a copy to look over if you're interested.
Most of the others in my class didn't understand her criticism either, especially the font comment. I used Courier New which is more of a typewriter font that I like. Just baffles me.

[sallytownsendart]

Gen X here and I grew up with zines being such an integral part of me discovering music and ideas. I've been so disillusioned with the suppression of discussion - ESPECIALLY regarding Palestine - I've decided to make it my focus to get off the apps and back to zines. So I'm currently making my first one!! Your videos are so awesome and I love that zines span all generations and are accessible to everyone ♥️

[SevenUnwokenDreams]

I got into graphic design when I was 14 back in 2006 but I never thought to do a zine digitally. I love doing it the cut and paste way. It's so much fun and I have always loved the look. That look is what got me into zines in the first place!

[ezrelab]

omg i like just discovered zine making and im

i have yet to make any cuz im scared but i love all of zinetube rn

[lindsey.]

you’ve really been kicking ass with the content lately! great videos, amazing zines, being active on instagram, re-opening your shop. just know that i see how hard you work and appreciate it!

[mystikmisfit]

every time I watch one of yer videos I get more and more fired up to delve into making bigger sized zines ;--; !! im someone who gets really inspired by visual / step by step explanations / seeing someone else doing something that falls in my interests! SOOOO! thanks for making these video's Bree! you freaking RULE! <333 I really really appreciate yer YouTube video's! big squish pal <3

[airwreckaaaaaaaa]

That stapler situation—genius. Noted. 📝

[CherryxBlossom]

Thank you so much. I’m very creative but struggle to commit and complete projects. Inaccessibility to resources and chronic health issues feel like hindrances— all of the steps and tools I often see with these fancy zines… This feels like a binge to really just make something for me that will have value to others, and not bec I spent weeks or did all this fancy stuff but because I made use of what I have and the unique perspective I bring.
Even, “Your zine is worthy. Make it messy”. I’m so trial trial and error based so THANK YOU. This all felt like “you have a space here. As a co-creator and human. You have what you need and have fun while sharing this space with others.” Bless you

[linzeehee]

This was so inspiring! So excited to incorporate more zine-making in my life this year 🤩

[stroodledoodles]

This was so helpful omg, I've been debating on making a zine for a while now but the whole process of folding + binding seemed so daunting (the one time I did make one was for an assignment and omg the folding was so stressful lol). You made it so straight forward so thanks a bunch!

[last-lime-soda]

Thank you so much for all your work and inspiration!!

I found out what zines actually are through binge watching your channel, and just can’t get enough of it

You’re so wholesome and lively, it’s so comforting to put you’re videos on while I try to make my first zines

Idk how to properly express it in words, but want to say that you’re amazing

From the bottom of my heart - thank you
I hope you’re having a great day :D

[gracefusco]

First video I’ve seen that was accessible and inspiring !

[miksstudio]

I have started my own zines and mini comics and tend to do them by hand.

[RaspberryDevil]

Loved this, thanks for sharing this with us! I haven't done a digital zine yet because I feel more comfortable creating them with paper and any material I can get. I'd love to try it digitally one day, but for now I just want to get into the habit of making them in my preferred medium.

[J.Starsatz]

This was perfect timing! I've been wanting to make a zine by hand but was too scared of messing up, but I think I'm gonna try again!

[youngmonsterr]

Watched this to create my very first Zine. I’m so excited to be working on it!