7 Things Every Zine Maker MUST Have

[@cypresswilde]

Yess!!!! I absolutely LOVED getting my zine supplies from the dollar store. Also, for any zines you want to have for free online, I just used Heyzine flip books and you're able to upload five for free. I used this on my ocean conservation zine BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUE. It was super easy to use!

[@brattyxbre]

Pinning this comment! Thank you for the resource, that’s amazing 🤩

[@heidiharrison1044]

I work at a library and am hosting 3 zine making programs for teens in August. I love your videos and have told people to check out your stuff if they are into zines. I wanted to agree with you about a lot of public libraries having materials available for you to use for free or low cost. Always ask your local librarians! They want to help!

[@brattyxbre]

Omg how cooooool, thank you! And I really appreciate you commenting about the library resources, I love my local library (they even have a zine section!) P.s. Have fun during your zine workshops this month ❤️!!

[@manlyunikorn]

I've never heard of a self-healing mat before and thought it was maybe a spiritual mat that you could used for positive affirmations of your zines(? Once I saw it, it made more sense xD

[@brattyxbre]

LOL that’s so funny, I never thought about how confusing the name could be. Until now. Now I can’t unhear it 😂

[@johnorr8094]

I love how broad the use of 'zines are. From fanzines to perzines, and photo zines, there is so much one can do to express, and share their interests with other like minded people. I even found a 'zine that teaches how to make a 'zine.

[@rhigan7622]

Homeschooling mom here! Thank you for your content! This year my kid is in 8th grade and I was looking for an engaging way to teach ELA and thought, “Oh! Zines!!!” Then I found you here! This is great stuff and you will be helping us out a lot this year! Also, as soon as you mentioned the FedEx stations, I was like, “Yep because they used to be Kinko’s where I used to work!” And then you said you used to work there! Haha!

[@brattyxbre]

Aww I love that! Yes, I remember when it was kinkos!! By the time I worked there, it was FedEx Office but kinkos was the go-to for my mom when I’d go on errand runs with her to print stuff. I’m happy to hear my content will be useful for you and homeschooling. Let me know if there is anything in particular you’d like a video of 😇 I’ll try to make it for you!

[@rhigan7622]

@@brattyxbre thank you! I sure will!!

[@kookykris705]

I don't know how i got here, but new hobby unlocked! 😍 thank you youtube gods...didnt know Zines existed until i came across your channel

[@brattyxbre]

Glad I could introduce you to zines they’re AWESOME 😎🫵🏽

[@momzillainnova]

You arent alone. Ive had an ipad sitting at my disposal for two years. Never touch it. Well my laptop took a nose dive and here I am five days later in my usual junk journal corner of youtube but the universe added zine to my algorithim at just the right time....I cant wait to just make these for my grand babies to be honest!

[@Arcadian-Nova]

well this is my new youtube assigned hobby i guess

[@stackerz3332]

omg the cardboard is such a good tip. I was just stapling into my fingers in the name of art

[@abbymcface]

You can get swivel staplers - they're the size (and pretty much price) of regular staplers, but the top part pivots so that you can staple sideways. V useful for zines. Thank you for this great video!

[@brattyxbre]

I have one I just don’t like the way it staples (mine has a weird gap between the final staple and it’s so annoying lol) thanks though, this comment may help someone else! Appreciate you watching ❤️🙏🏽

[@andrewdiemer]

Love your videos! I teach a course about Zines in NYC and I love some of the tips you have here in this video! I'll be sure to share with my students! thank you so much for all you do!

[@brattyxbre]

Awesome to hear! A zine course sounds so cool I wish they had those when I was in school 😭 Thank you so much for watching it means a lot

[@jojojo8835]

Oooh, that stapler trick is total genius!🫶🏼👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@valleyDweller]

I like the discount bundle-header-card minizine pack idea.

[@brattyxbre]

It’s so convenient and people really love it! Especially if you add stickers, and extra goodies 💕

[@TisiphoneSeraph]

I have a long armed stapler I never use anymore because I prefer using an awl instead. Way cheaper and so much more control over how the staples lay in the spine. Loved this video - a good reminder I really need to pick up a bone folder. Every time I do a new edition of a zine I say "wish I had a bone folder" because they really are that handy!

[@brattyxbre]

How interesting! I had to look up what an “awl” is because I hadn’t t heard of it before. Now I’m like “oh I’ve definitely seen that before” hahaha I’ll have to try it.

[@oswinaltava]

Why have I never thought of using a regular stapler that way???? Genius!!

[@GregNotCraig88]

So instead of the folded cardboard, I use one of those giant pink erasers. The novelty ones that say "for big mistakes!" It's thick enough that the staples don't hurt the surface underneath but soft enough that the staples push right into it with no effort.

[@brattyxbre]

That’s SO smart!

[@brattyxbre]

Gotta try this, thank you 😭🙌🏽

[@GregNotCraig88]

@@brattyxbre I can't take the credit, I saw it in another tube vid with a regular sized eraser, and thought it was genius. I just stepped up the size and wanted to pass the info on!

[@myhandsaslanguage]

That stapler hack is a life saver. I have a small stapler and would rather not buy a big one, but that cardboard idea is perfect for that! Thank you.

[@kylaestoya]

My "folder" is a mini porcelain duck and I call him Mr. Zine Folder. hahaha

[@brattyxbre]

To further support me, check out my shop. I have handmade zines, stickers, t-shirts, and more! www.brestinyprintshop.com/ Also be sure to check the description for links to all the zine essentials I mentioned in today's video. Thank you so much for watching and see you next time 🥰

[@sharingmyfun8804]

Would you please pin your shop info to the top of the comments so I can direct people here? I can’t wait to visit your shop. I love your channel. 8:34

[@teaguebean]

Check your area if there are any Diy spaces. my city has a couple different places that you can go and pay a small fee to use all of the resources that they have there already. from their paper and printers, to all of their binding suplies and other craft materials. i also highly recommend checking out any local zine libraries for ideas for new zines!

[@randomkirakira9796]

Oooo this is a great video. I'm now inspired to make a zine for fun in the weekend or school breaks especially as a busy college student ! I also have a tip for college students for free office supplies that they can go to their university library and the university centers/resources. In my experience, they have lots of free office supplies and guillotine cutter for students to use.

[@WillRipamonti]

Hi! I have literally just discovered your channel because, somehow, the YT algorithm did something right. XD Your videos about zines spoke to me. I stopped making art a few years ago for reasons that are very much a lot to unpack, zines and the essence behind them might be the outlet I didn't know I was looking for to return to express myself. Have a good day!

[@brattyxbre]

I’m so glad the algorithm gods brought you to me HAHA this is awesome, thanks so much for connecting with me today and I hope you have fun expressing yourself through zines! Take care 🫶🏽

[@luckysprout]

This was really helpful! I want to start making zines and even bought the long armed stapler but haven't jumped in yet 😅 thx for the advice!

[@SpottedJournal]

Amazing! I'm totally hooked. I've done a zine before, it was so fun and would really love to do more. Your videos are so inspiring and helpful thank you ❤

[@brattyxbre]

Yessss, make more zines! 😈💕💕 And thank you for watching and supporting my content

[@mirandaleighton4216]

these are so cool! I just found your channel and love your zines! I'd love a tour 😁

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you! Will do!

[@stephaniewright4336]

Thanks for the staple tip!

[@kolbyy3539]

Yeah I’m in the California area and yeah I’m glad there’s a lot of resources at the library I’m definitely going to take advantage especially with my interest in making small zines enjoy your videos 👍🏽😁

[@OnceAPlayerHere]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@raccoon_alarm]

can somebody tell me what a zine is? I'm so confused? but I love the energy, seems wholesome

[@brattyxbre]

Zines are self published booklets about anything you want! Unlike traditional magazines, they are DIY making them cheaper to make and sell 😊 Here is another video that may help break it down: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omazcqKDqr1lfpo

[@StudioFirstFloor]

That stapler/cardboard solution is so smart! I've been staring at one of those long arm staplers at our office suply store but it's like 40 euros o.O !

[@adreanaline]

The nice thing about your stapler method is that the staples are FLAT - I have both long-arm and “bent” booklet staplers and the tine side is curved. The attachment is loose with really thin zines. Yours is more secure.

[@historyunderfootnyc]

thoughtful advice

[@melizworld]

I lovee your channel! im looking into making zines more often and your videos are so helpful 💕💕

[@brattyxbre]

Yay! So happy to hear that, can’t wait for you to make more zines 😊✂️

[@james6562]

I STAPLE LIKE THAT TOO!! I don't feel like getting a long stapler :)

[@brattyxbre]

Finally! Someone who staples like me!! 🫶🏽

[@nikk6435]

I don't know what we are talking about but I'm ready to go down this rabbit hole!

[@brattyxbre]

Lesgooooo 🐇🐇 I have other videos about zines that may help! kzbin.info/aero/PLOj5SkO_X6wuG99Zr-mZuYzHw1i9tn1_v

[@Undressful]

Wow, that's pure inspiration. thanks a zillion....... Do you know some great European Zine festivals and have you been to some yourself? I live in a cool small country named Bulgaria but this culture is quite unpopular here. Thanks once more for the great stuff! Btw Is it possible to order some collection of your zines selected by you? And probably some of your favourite zine artists?

[@brattyxbre]

Thank you for watching! For zine festivals around the world, check out the description of this video where I include a google doc of Zine Festivals (hopefully some are listed in Europe!! I’ve never been before myself) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHvSiq2rg7NlrNk And you can check out my zines in my shop! It’s listed here: www.brestinyprintshop.com And I give shout outs to my favorite zine makers on my Instagram and in other videos on my channel! Check out my “about” section to see other ways to view my zines :) thanks again for being here and have a great day!!

[@Undressful]

Yeeeey! God bless! May the art flow be with you :)

[@davidroberts454]

Love your content! But. Have you ever, you know, TRIED a long-arm stapler? They are pretty fun. Just saying. I mean, you do you, I get it. . . but. . . they are cool tools. . . Don't hate me.

[@brattyxbre]

I actually have never tried one! But one day lol

[@hoshikawaa]

You have inspired me! Today, to celebrate the weekend, I will make a little zine ❤ BTW could you please tell me the name of the actual background music? I searched Nocturnal Node by trashk1d but the music sounds nothing like your BGM... Your music sounds like the Wakfu OST, actually! Thanks in advance and thanks for inspiring me too! PS: your eyeliner is goalssss

[@brattyxbre]

Yay! I’m so excited you’ll be making a little zine .. best thing I’ve heard all day :) Also I may have mixed up the music but the track is by trashk1d just might be a different title. I’ll have to go back And look to make sure! I’ve never heard of Wafku OST but now I’m curious and will look into to it! I really love chill bgm for my vids 😇 Have a good weekend!!

[@valasafantastic1055]

25 cents per copy at my library sadly. Still I think tips are very helpful.

[@WitchPaper1]

How do you make the little cardboard things that you staple onto the sleeves for your mini zines? I hope you know what I mean from that description! 😆

[@brattyxbre]

I print those on cardstock paper using free templates (just google avery templates and you should find labels you can customize!) then I fold and staple them to the top to make the zine packs look cute 🥰

[@WitchPaper1]

@@brattyxbrethank you!! 😍

[@erinm.395]

Honestly you dont even need a stapler if you have 1 pushpin and the staples themselves. You take a staple, line it up where you want it, lay it on its side, use the pushpin to poke the holes where it lines up, push the staple through and fold down the prongs like you did. You just need to be careful not to rip the paper by pushing too hard. I get all my staples from the dollarstore tbh.

[@brattyxbre]

Just goes to show there’s no one way to bind your zines 🙌🏽

[@travisgoheen3344]

Dollar Tree has Bone folders

[@brattyxbre]

This is true 👍🏽

[@pivotandsway]

I really caution against making generalizations about public libraries. There are thousands of them and they can each have their own policies and resources even within the same system. It doesn’t hurt to ask (or research beforehand) but don’t assume they will all let you use particular office supplies (aside from like pens and regular staplers) especially if they’re sharp or offer free printing.

[@brattyxbre]

Of course, use your own judgement and do your own research always! All I’m saying is the library is a resource that is sometimes overlooked 😇 Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. It’s helpful!

[@pivotandsway]

@@brattyxbre It's nothing against you, it's just folks say things like "you can get eclipse glasses at your library" or "you can get COVID tests at your library" when that's really only applicable to specific places and then we're the bad guys for not having a resource we never offered. I know you did say that was just for you but some people don't watch the whole video and may have only seen the first part or just read the screen text. I have worked at different libraries, and I am always happy to give or lend out all kinds of supplies to folks, but other places I have worked, we weren't even allowed to give people post-its or dry erase markers for free. No sharps other than kids scissors. Some libraries even have vending machines for office supplies. Ridiculous, but it happens.

[@pyenygren2299]

It costs me about 1USD to copy 5 regular A4 papers at my library in Norway.

[@brattyxbre]

😱

[@oyesilencio]

erm *ahem*, if you are a university student.... TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR LIBRARY'S FREE PRINTING!! a lot of schools give students x amount of free pages PER SEMESTER, and majority of students don't make full use of it since submitting online is a lot more convenient for profs! my school give me 500 free pages per semester, that's a lot of zines!!! also like damn take full advantage of your school's resources because they happily charge you for it whether you use it or not

[@brattyxbre]

SO TRUE!! When I was in college I was Shocked at how many resources I was sleeping on - this is a GOLDEN RESOURCE thank you for sharing and helping others 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@chrisallton4409]

As if Americans would have a library card 😢❤❤

[@brattyxbre]

@@chrisallton4409 it’s never too late to get one

[@tulsalien]

I use the side of a sharpie as my bone folder and when I first started I used the back of a spoon 🥄

[@ColzoArt]

Hey! I think I’ve been subbed for a while but YT hadn’t shown me any of your videos until last night (I *may* have binge watched quite a few vids!) I’ve been thinking of getting into zine making so all the tips have been super helpful thank you 🫶🫶

[@brattyxbre]

Thanks for subbing and watching! I hope YT doesn’t hide my videos from you anymore lol because I plan on posting a lot 😊❤️

[@ColzoArt]

@@brattyxbre 🤞🏻hopefully not! I went to a zine making workshop recently and fell in love with the art form & how DIY it is

[@theswaggymcswaggerson]

have u made a video on what exactly u use to edit and create the designs for your zines, along w the printing process? i've created a minizine, but i've had so much trouble w printing.

[@brattyxbre]

I haven’t! But I usually just cut and paste everything by hand. If I make a page digitally I use procreate on my iPad, print them out and paste into my zine. Then make copies with my scanner. I do however make mini zines completely digitally sometimes and have a template for that on my website under “zine resources” then o just print and fold it like normal. Hope the template helps! The printing process i trial and error for everyone (or at least for me lol) but you get it over time!