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Make a Custom Mini Zine

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Make a Custom Mini Zine
Swap Coordinator:PolkaDotty (contact)
Swap categories: Art  Zines  Handmade 
Number of people in swap:11
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:October 17, 2016
Date items must be sent by:October 31, 2016
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Not long ago, I made a zine for a friend and she made one for me in turn. It was really cool to get a zine that was made just for me. It's one of the most treasured items I've received from a fellow swapper.

What's the swap? For this swap, you will be assigned one partner. After reviewing their profile, you will create a one-of-a-kind mini zine just for them. Your zine can be made about any of their favorites; a band, movie, tv show, their swapbot nickname or even something they collect, the possibilities are endless! (Mine was all about Polka Dots.)

What's a mini zine? If you've never made a mini zine, you'll find instructions here: http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mini-zine

What's the time line? You will have 2 weeks to create your zine.This is a low cost, high effort swap! All you'll have to pay for is a single stamp. But PLEASE don't sign up unless you are willing and able to put the effort into making a great zine for your partner. Don't forget to include your name and the name of the swap in your envelope.

Who's in? I will review each swapper and will ban questionable swappers, swappers with incomplete or brief profiles and anyone that has low ratings or unresolved swap problems.

How to rate? If you receive a mini zine on time and it's about anything listed in your profile, that's a 5. If these conditions are not met, please PM your partner and me so we can try and resolve the problem. I will angel or may reach out to ask if any of you will angel if needed.

Any questions? Please post a comment (someone else might have the same question)

Happy swapping!

Discussion

dvmac 10/13/2016 #

What a great idea!

Yanmazu 10/14/2016 #

Quick question: A4 paper is ok? For size, I mean.

GeeLuv 10/18/2016 #

Hi, I just want to clarify the medium of the zine. I assumed that we could do hand drawn art or collage on each page. But then I might be wrong because the only zines I've seen are created on the computer, printed and then folded. Please let me know which way we're suppose to go. Thx!

PolkaDotty 10/18/2016 #

A4 paper which is 8 1/2 by 11 is the right size.

Zines can be created with hand drawn art, collages or created on the computer. There aren't really rules since this is about being creative.

Custom Zines take time and effort to make. Your partner and your swap host (me) will be extremely upset if you send a piece of paper that has one sticker or scribble or image pasted to each page.

PolkaDotty 10/19/2016 #

I've made a pinterest board that will provide you with some simple instructions and inspiration.

https://www.pinterest.com/MsPolkaDottie/mini-zines/

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