Kel Belter
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4 Ways to Level-up Your Zine (w/exercises for each one!)
Mini zines are the perfect medium for experimenting with new subjects, forms, and materials. Here are 4 ways to level-up your next project with follow-along exercises for each one!
Download exercise worksheets for all the ideas I mention here. They're available for all 'free subscribers' on my Patreon: (link to be posted when video is released)
Find me here:
Webshop: politecopress.com
IG: bybelter
Portfolio: kelbelter.com
Patreon: patreon.com/kellybelter
My next book fair is Unlimited Edition (Seoul Art Book Fair) in November! You can find me and my zines/prints there.
If you want to see more from our studio, my husband Chris makes videos too! You can find him here: www.youtube.com/@chrisdacanha
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The Easiest Way to Screenprint at Home? ft. x-Tool
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If you're interested, you can check out the x-Tool equipment here: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-screen-printer-1st-screen-printing-solution-with-laser?ref=hfuotvuw& Recently, I set up my silkscreen studio in our rooftop space. I think that this laser engraving approach to screenprinting is one that works really well in small spaces like mine, with less mess and prep time/space needed. I would r...
The Secret to Amazing Zines - You’re Missing This Step!
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Get 25% off your first year of Universe Pro: web.univer.se/promos/kel25 Try Universe for free: get.univer.se/UnpQ/kelbelter My template is available via web.univer.se or through the app under the purpose: portfolio filter The step of prototyping has been the most helpful to me when making zines! After making and selling plenty of books over the years, I've learned that you can make a simple zin...
seoul studio vlog | spring prints, cherry blossoms, + book fair prep
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Preparing for book fairs in the studio this week! I'm making a stationery set on the riso and binding some journals. And, in between projects, taking a small break for the cherry blossoms and some of my favorite neighborhood spots. Meet me at Bear Book Market (4.27 Sat) or Incheon Art Book Fair (6.01 Sat) if you're in Seoul too. Bear Book Market: bearbookmarket01 Incheon ABF: ins...
How to RISOGRAPH PRINT Photos | CMYK color separation
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Step-by-step guide to (2 different types of) color separations, photo-specific riso printing tips, and recommendations for what kinds of photos work best with risography! RESOURCES Written instructions: www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-risograph-101217604 Online print simulator : risottostudio.com/pages/print-simulator-simple Application print simulator: spectrolite.app/ Thanks to Chris for being m...
Creating More! Recycling materials and making low waste print projects
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A month of finding productivity in small pockets of time and making projects out of my leftover paper and materials. I'd like my studio to be more and more sustainable, and finding inspiration from materials I already have has been a nice step in realizing that. What do you think I should make my March video about? Do you like this kind of monthly roundup/art vlog-type format? Let me know! Til ...
Studio Diaries: Organize w/me! + all my old work
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Studio Diaries: Organize w/me! all my old work
Seoul Studio Diaries | Risograph Calendar + Finding Inspiration Art Vlog
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Seoul Studio Diaries | Risograph Calendar Finding Inspiration Art Vlog
Finding an Art Studio in Seoul & How to find your ideal creative space
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Finding an Art Studio in Seoul & How to find your ideal creative space
Silkscreen Color Guide | Mixing and overlapping to create multicolored prints
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Silkscreen Color Guide | Mixing and overlapping to create multicolored prints
My DIY Riso Zine | Seoul home studio, print and assembly!
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My DIY Riso Zine | Seoul home studio, print and assembly!
Mini Silkscreen Prints | Gather inspo in Jeju and print w/me @VisitJejuGlobal
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Mini Silkscreen Prints | Gather inspo in Jeju and print w/me @VisitJejuGlobal
Risograph Printing at Home | Cozy studio setup, printing a new book, and secret museums
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Risograph Printing at Home | Cozy studio setup, printing a new book, and secret museums
Let's Make a ZINE | DIY-ing it at home and a creative reset
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Let's Make a ZINE | DIY-ing it at home and a creative reset
An Illustrator's Portfolio Redesign | Update my portfolio site w/me!
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An Illustrator's Portfolio Redesign | Update my portfolio site w/me!
DIY Fabric Printing | Making neon totes for my shop
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DIY Fabric Printing | Making neon totes for my shop
How to SCREENPRINT Your Art | My silkscreen print process
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How to SCREENPRINT Your Art | My silkscreen print process
Seoul Artist Diaries | Solo show plans, textile art, + big yarn markets
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Seoul Artist Diaries | Solo show plans, textile art, big yarn markets
How to Make a ZINE in 24 Hours | riso + screenprinting
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How to Make a ZINE in 24 Hours | riso screenprinting
A Week in Seoul | drawing, cafes & seoul's paper market
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A Week in Seoul | drawing, cafes & seoul's paper market
Seoul Studio Vlog | Illustrating and printing in Korea
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Seoul Studio Vlog | Illustrating and printing in Korea

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @aishar887
    @aishar887 День тому

    If Plantasia (album by Mort Garson) was a video it will be this one.

  • @whosaidcookies6600
    @whosaidcookies6600 3 дні тому

    Feel huge impact by Van Neistat

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 3 дні тому

      I am definitely a fan of his musical choices haha, so I ended up recording a bunch of synthy sounds of my own and they're really useful!

  • @samuelsoteloavila
    @samuelsoteloavila 4 дні тому

    What daily planner do you use?

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 3 дні тому

      It’s a Hobonichi Techo original version, A6 size!

    • @samuelsoteloavila
      @samuelsoteloavila 3 дні тому

      @@KelBelter Thank you so much. All of your work and content is very inspiring

  • @bujowithzozo
    @bujowithzozo 6 днів тому

    first time watching your videos, and I feel so inspired! I've always wanted to make a zine, thank you for breaking down your process!

    • @bujowithzozo
      @bujowithzozo 6 днів тому

      i love your doodle diary too, definietly want to give that a try! new subbie :)

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 3 дні тому

      Thank you! Hope it gave you some ideas for a zine of your own :-)

  • @jonadol
    @jonadol 15 днів тому

    The way i used to pronounce this as “zyne” 😭 I cringe

  • @TheirSavior
    @TheirSavior 15 днів тому

    from my experience screen printing at home can get frustrating with inconsistency burning screens, waiting around, cleaning up, etc. this seems to solve all of those issues. I just can't believe I'm just now hearing about it.

  • @paulinetayag9758
    @paulinetayag9758 16 днів тому

    Hi Kel! I first saw your work in instagram with the postcard calendars, very happy to see you in my recommended! I love your art style so much, and this was a very fun video ❤

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 16 днів тому

      Thanks Pauline! Happy you enjoyed it and that you found me here too ☺️

  • @anniebell6846
    @anniebell6846 16 днів тому

    Your riso is anything but simple . It’s stunning artwork

  • @charleyzzzzz
    @charleyzzzzz 18 днів тому

    I just love finding new zine artists, your style makes me happy ❤

  • @jenns_artlandia7896
    @jenns_artlandia7896 18 днів тому

    Long arm staplers are a must have:)

  • @gabriellabrooks3813
    @gabriellabrooks3813 20 днів тому

    your freckles are so pretty!!!

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 19 днів тому

      Haha thank you! ☺️

  • @EmmaRylnn28
    @EmmaRylnn28 21 день тому

    What do you use to to do screen printing?

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 21 день тому

      Recently, I got an xTool system to do screenprinting at home! Otherwise, I do a lot of risograph printing on a risograph printer that I have at the studio!

  • @demetra9554
    @demetra9554 21 день тому

    Do you have any folding/assembly tips? My edges never line up that nicely :,)

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 21 день тому

      First making sure all the pages are the exact same size before folding helps a lot! But after that, I just make sure that my folded edges line up nicely because I can adjust the other three sides later. I do this by using the guillotine to trim a little off the edges as a last step after the glue is dry if I want them to look more 'perfect.' But sometimes not necessary if the folded pages were the right size to begin with :-)

    • @demetra9554
      @demetra9554 18 днів тому

      @@KelBelter Thanks so much! :)

  • @onlyagreeingsometimes
    @onlyagreeingsometimes 22 дні тому

    I've got to ask, which printer did you use to print these 🤔 and maybe you should add part two in the description link.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 22 дні тому

      I used a risograph printer! Part two isn’t out yet because I’m the band hasn’t released the album yet, but when it is I’ll definitely add it to the description.

  • @spyscout7
    @spyscout7 22 дні тому

    This whole video is so comfy. I really love your diary of little drawings. I want to start doing something similar

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 22 дні тому

      I’ve found it’s super helpful for ideating later, and making them so small makes it very low pressure to keep up with! Definitely recommend it

  • @_joawii
    @_joawii 22 дні тому

    such a lovely zine! i have one question, though, how do you put your artwork altogether on one canvas with all the layers,and stuff?

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 22 дні тому

      Hi! I usually use Adobe photoshop or illustrator to arrange the pages! But you can use any image editing software to do it. I save my finished pages as jpgs and then arrange them on the correct paper size. If you don’t have Adobe, you can also use web editing apps like Photopea

    • @_joawii
      @_joawii 22 дні тому

      @@KelBelterthanks a lot!

  • @Haileyyyoung
    @Haileyyyoung 23 дні тому

    This is soooooo helpful!! love everything about this video🫶

  • @Haileyyyoung
    @Haileyyyoung 23 дні тому

    Wow i just wanted to say that im super happy to found your channel right before i go to bed lol love your editing and your art works!!! so happy that we living in the same country it somehow make me extra comfy while im watching your videos haha

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 23 дні тому

      So happy to hear you’re watching from the same place! ☺️

  • @tobiastnnessen846
    @tobiastnnessen846 23 дні тому

    I really like your videos :) Very inspiring

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 23 дні тому

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @kristinpothast
    @kristinpothast 24 дні тому

    I loved this video, it was very inspiring! Where do you get your daily planner? I really like the idea of a little daily visual record.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 24 дні тому

      It’s a hobonichi techo, which you can find on Amazon and maybe also Etsy/in some stationery stores. If you search ‘hobonichi techo 2024 a6’ it should come up!

  • @thefragilep
    @thefragilep 24 дні тому

    Came to seoul for my solo-exhibiton in March. I wish I knew about your studio. Would definitely have visited~ :(

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 24 дні тому

      Definitely visit us next time!

  • @MickeyRaySinghell
    @MickeyRaySinghell 24 дні тому

    Would you recommend this for a beginner who has never silkscreened before? Or would there be any other options you would recommend?

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 24 дні тому

      I think this is very beginner friendly because everything is already put together for you, so there’s less chance for human error. Minimal setup time and easy to get the hang of. If you want to just get a feel for silkscreen though, sometimes you can order screens with your image burned into them from a studio/online! Then you can just try the printing part before committing to making your own space/investing in more expensive tools.

  • @sumarexl
    @sumarexl 24 дні тому

    Greetings from Brasil. ❤

  • @MikeDealPhotographer
    @MikeDealPhotographer 24 дні тому

    Loved your video! Thanks for making it. The x-tool system looks intriguing, but your link in the description doesn’t work.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 24 дні тому

      Thanks for letting me know! I just updated the link :-)

  • @moodyandmelancholic
    @moodyandmelancholic 24 дні тому

    Aww you guys are adorable! We love a creative couple 🙏

  • @MsFanpireProductions
    @MsFanpireProductions 25 днів тому

    You’re getting some hate here but ignore it, it’s okay to do things you’re own way 👍 thanks for sharing

  • @massimodavoli1519
    @massimodavoli1519 26 днів тому

    BRAVA!

  • @anamoarry3750
    @anamoarry3750 26 днів тому

    I was the 1k like 😗🫧

  • @bkgujdtuyt.l6407
    @bkgujdtuyt.l6407 27 днів тому

    Bjork vibes

  • @johndoe-rq1pu
    @johndoe-rq1pu Місяць тому

    Is the step that I'm missing "knowing what a Zines" is? I think that's what it is.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 29 днів тому

      The main focus of this video is the step of prototyping/making a dummy before printing your final work :-)

    • @kateapple1
      @kateapple1 28 днів тому

      🤦‍♀️ magaZINES as in a short magazine 😂

    • @kateapple1
      @kateapple1 28 днів тому

      At least she didn’t pronounce it ZYNES 😂

    • @DanaKrystle
      @DanaKrystle 24 дні тому

      😂 same

    • @CrankyHermit
      @CrankyHermit 24 дні тому

      Afraid of the maga?

  • @helloalanframe
    @helloalanframe Місяць тому

    I like the small format. Would love to see a video about your sketchbooks😊

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 29 днів тому

      Yeah! I’d love to explore that topic a bit more too. Have been using my sketchbook more consistently this year and it’s been so helpful whenever I try to make a bigger project like this

  • @Kasia0740
    @Kasia0740 Місяць тому

    Your art style, zine idea, editing... It's so comforting

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 29 днів тому

      Thank you for the sweet comment!

  • @SJ-dl6uc
    @SJ-dl6uc Місяць тому

    so adorable

  • @liorsmith
    @liorsmith Місяць тому

    I'm a designer by training. The process you're explaining is what I do for graphic design type projects. Part of the ethos of zine making for me is that they're quick and dirty, and imperfect, punk-style. For me, zine making is an excuse to NOT do the careful process you use here. Though I can imagine that you'd sell better zines that have been carefully designed. There's no wrong way, this isn't a criticism. I think zines can be amazing too when people DO miss the steps of making prototypes. Single-drafted zines can be beautiful in their rawness.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Sure! Everyone has their own way. Both are valid. In my opinion, zines have also evolved over time to cover a larger category of work from ‘quick and dirty’ photocopies to also more polished visual publications. Furthermore, many people don’t come from a design background, or have 0 experience printing and self publishing. So, I think it’s nice to explain the options of prototyping, so people can tailor it to their needs.

  • @DaveysCakes
    @DaveysCakes Місяць тому

    Such an amazing vid Kelly 😮 From the Editing , Explanations (story telling) , Art direction and even the creative way you did the sponsorship was so well done 👍

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Thanks David! Appreciate you :-)

  • @ilustrhada
    @ilustrhada Місяць тому

    why did it took me so long to find you? loved watching this :,)

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Better late than never~ Thank you for finding and watching 😊

  • @articutmyself
    @articutmyself Місяць тому

    Getting some serious Van Neistat vibes from this video. Great job.

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Appreciate that! 😊 I clearly am also a fan of synth-y sounds

  • @stoynaatanasova443
    @stoynaatanasova443 Місяць тому

    You inspire me so much

  • @YannisBikuta
    @YannisBikuta Місяць тому

    Cool video ❤ from switzerland

  • @CreativeKristenTaylor
    @CreativeKristenTaylor Місяць тому

    I started watching this primarily because I love all your videos, though as soon as you said we could go back to old work and make a zine out of anything, I felt MASSIVE inspiration to try making my own tiny zine

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Yes! Love to hear that. Hope you found something fun in the archives!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Місяць тому

    I've always found zines so fascinating 🥰

  • @alphonzosolorzano5011
    @alphonzosolorzano5011 Місяць тому

    Great video as always. Love how youre always practicing/sharing your sustainable & recycling ethos. ❤

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Thank you! Finding new ways to use old materials is so fun

    • @alphonzosolorzano5011
      @alphonzosolorzano5011 Місяць тому

      @@KelBelter yes!! As a fellow artist/printmaker & past commercial printer, I wholeheartedly appreciate it

  • @Antisympathy
    @Antisympathy Місяць тому

    Did you show how to fold them? I want to try that last version of the fold out zine and that page turning one.🤔

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      All of the zines in this video have the same format since they are all prototypes of the same thing. The cover is 2x the length of the normal pages, so you fold it in half, and then in half again! In part 2 I can show a more detailed breakdown, but you can see me folding and unfolding it several times in this video too! Besides the cover, the rest of the zine is very simple. It’s just pages folded in half and stapled :-) I’ll also do a photo breakdown and write up on the free version of my Patreon if that would be helpful!

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Hi! Just wanted to let you know I uploaded the unfolding zine tutorial with photos and directions on my Patreon! It’s available for free there, link is in the video description :-)

    • @Antisympathy
      @Antisympathy 24 дні тому

      @@KelBelterappreciate you letting me know and I’ll definitely try it out.

  • @Sara-ti7he
    @Sara-ti7he Місяць тому

    Such an inspiring video!! I love your illustration. Thank you for sharing your work!

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Thanks so much Sara!

  • @ianscheid5032
    @ianscheid5032 Місяць тому

    Keep it up!!

  • @angebots
    @angebots Місяць тому

    Can’t wait to see the final zine! I love the small fold-out format 😊

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      Thanks Angela! Same, really hoping it translates well to the final version too 🙂

  • @Kasia0740
    @Kasia0740 Місяць тому

    🤩

  • @kruthisri6446
    @kruthisri6446 Місяць тому

    AYO THE FIRST🍑

  • @piampoo5626
    @piampoo5626 Місяць тому

    im taking a couple printmaking classes at my college and we’ve been getting into screen printing for our final and i cannot tell you how clutch this video came in. im very big on color and we have a limit of 3 layers so this helped me figure out how to sneak out a few more colors in there without having to do as many test prints!! saved me a headache, fantastic video :)

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter Місяць тому

      That's such a huge compliment! I'm so psyched to know it helped you with your project!!

  • @Megan10yes
    @Megan10yes Місяць тому

    3 years late to see this, but it turned out so beautifully! Subscribing!

    • @KelBelter
      @KelBelter 29 днів тому

      Thank you for subbing and for the lovely comment! ☺️