Comic zine project for 11-year-olds
This project is for 11-year-olds creating a short folded mini comic to trade with friends or display at school. It includes planning and copying supplies for a small run of finished zines.
What to buy
Letter-size printer paper
40 sheets
Mini zine fold templates
10
Pencils
4
Erasers
4
Fine-tip black pens
6
Gray brush pens
2
Colored pencils
1 set
Ruler
1
Stapler
1
Staples
1 box
Paper trimmer for adult use
1
Glue sticks
2
Cardstock for covers
10 sheets
Alphabet stamp set
1
Who this list is for
This comic zine project is for 11-year-olds making a short folded mini comic to trade with friends or display at school. It includes planning tools and supplies for a small run of finished copies.
How to use this list
Plan the story on mini zine fold templates with pencils and erasers before drawing final pages. Use fine-tip black pens for line art, gray brush pens for shading, and colored pencils for color. Fold letter-size printer paper according to the template, then use the stapler and staples for copies that need binding. Make covers from cardstock, add titles with the alphabet stamp set, and use glue sticks for cover assembly. An adult should use the paper trimmer if trimming is needed.
Common mistakes
Do not draw final pages before checking how panels line up after folding. Avoid putting important dialogue too close to a fold or trim edge. Keep stapler placement away from the reading area, and do not use the adult-use paper trimmer alone.
What is on this list
You will find 40 sheets of letter-size printer paper, 10 mini zine fold templates, four pencils, four erasers, six fine-tip black pens, and two gray brush pens. The list also includes colored pencils, a ruler, stapler, staples, adult-use paper trimmer, two glue sticks, 10 cardstock cover sheets, and an alphabet stamp set. Cross off supplies you own.
When you are done
Fold one test copy and read it in page order before making more. Keep completed zines flat, set aside extra covers, and collect scraps for recycling.
FAQ
Who is "Comic zine project for 11-year-olds" for?
This comic zine project is for 11-year-olds making a short folded mini comic to trade with friends or display at school. It includes planning tools and supplies for a small run of finished copies.
How should I use "Comic zine project for 11-year-olds"?
Plan the story on mini zine fold templates with pencils and erasers before drawing final pages. Use fine-tip black pens for line art, gray brush pens for shading, and colored pencils for color. Fold letter-size printer paper according to the template, then use the stapler and staples for copies that need binding. Make covers from cardstock, add titles with…
What should I skip or avoid with "Comic zine project for 11-year-olds"?
Do not draw final pages before checking how panels line up after folding. Avoid putting important dialogue too close to a fold or trim edge. Keep stapler placement away from the reading area, and do not use the adult-use paper trimmer alone.
What is on the "Comic zine project for 11-year-olds" list?
You will find 40 sheets of letter-size printer paper, 10 mini zine fold templates, four pencils, four erasers, six fine-tip black pens, and two gray brush pens. The list also includes colored pencils, a ruler, stapler, staples, adult-use paper trimmer, two glue sticks, 10 cardstock cover sheets, and an alphabet stamp set. Cross off supplies you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Fold one test copy and read it in page order before making more. Keep completed zines flat, set aside extra covers, and collect scraps for recycling.
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