[Miniature Crafting] How to Make Magazines [Material Distribution]

Hello!

In this post, I will write about how to make miniature magazines.
The magazines introduced here are approximately 2.5 cm in height.

What You Need

・Paper printed with miniature magazine covers and spreads
・Cutter or design knife
・Glue or adhesive

Cover and Spread Data

Please save the image data for the magazine covers and spreads from the file below.
* Please do not claim as your own work, redistribute, or use for commercial purposes. Please use within the bounds of common sense.

By the way, regarding the printing paper, I use the following paper for the covers.
(Since it is A4 size, I cut it to postcard size myself before printing.)

For the spreads (the inside of the magazine), I used plain paper this time.
It is preferable to use paper that is as thin as possible for the inside.

Also, if you do not have a printer at home, you can print at convenience stores.
I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know how it will turn out, but please give it a try if you'd like.

I have included the page for Seven-Eleven's printing method below.

How to Make

First, cut out the printed magazine cover with a cutter.
* If you apply wide clear tape to the cover before cutting, it will be less likely to tear.

Fold the cut-out cover into a mountain fold.

Next, prepare the printed image data of the spreads.

Cut out the parts to be used for the spreads.

There are 6 vertical lines, but for now, make them allmountain folds.

Open the folded paper, then starting from the left line, refold it in the order of

mountain fold → valley fold → mountain fold → valley fold → mountain fold → valley fold

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Once folded, while keeping them bundled, apply glue to the "spine" side.
*Be careful not to apply it to the side where the magazine opens.

Secure it with a clip and wait for it to dry.

Once dry, check if the "spine" is stuck together and if the pages can be opened.

If there are no issues, proceed to glue it to the cover.

Regarding how to glue it to the cover, first apply glue only to the "spine" again,

and glue it to the cover.
At this time, please press it in while gluing so that there is as little gap as possible between it and the cover.

Once glued, close the magazine and cut off the paper protruding from the cover with a cutter.
*It is also fine to do this before gluing to the cover. Be careful not to cut too much.

And it's finished!

If you like, you can also glue the blank pages together with glue.

I have compiled the magazines I have made so far in the note below.

I also created a dedicated account on Instagram, so please take a look if you'd like ♫

I would be happy if you could use them for toy photography and the like ♪
Also, I would be very happy if you mention or tag me when you post the magazines you made on social media!