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I like how this comics tutorial turned out in riso so I’ll post it here for now! feel free to repost/credit isn’t required but appreciated

My personal goal is to try and make fanfic binding as accessible to everyone as possible, so here are some resources on how to make a fanfic hardcover for under $25.

This is a barebones bind for the broke college students and such. Happy to field questions, too!

Here's a proposed budget breakdown:

Loosely organized thoughts:

Fanfic bookbinders often share typesets amongst each other. Never pay for a typeset for a fanfic. (A typeset is shorthand in fic binding circles for a fanfic that has been formatted/designed and paginated like a book, to be printed out.)

You'll hear a lot about grain direction for your printer paper, but as a newbie on a budget without your own printer, settle for some nice 92 bright or cream colored paper. If you like the hobby, splurge after but expect to pay at least 2-3x more for short grain paper.

Printing is a pain because some copy shops won't let you print intellectual property smut, and it's very expensive. You are better off bartering instead or looking for a free printer on Buy Nothing.

You know the thick paper wrapping that comes with online orders? It's a good weight for endpapers if you need to scrounge. Paper grocery bags or gift bags (birthday presents) might work, too.

Ask your local library to give you covers from books they are throwing out. Ask for outdated textbooks (those covers are built like tanks) or three-ring binders that are too busted to be binders anymore.

Obtain a used book that was mass produced (so your destruction of it does not impede anyone's access) and maybe even become a little vindictive with it.

If you can afford it, I recommend the Olfa SVR knife (~$10)

If you can afford it, upgrade your ruler to a t-square.

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I really hope this resource is helpful! I want to stress how possible this is and encourage people to cherish what they love through art.

Today is the day!

My shop is stocked with Gargoyles fanart stickers!

Defend the night and live again! my Gargoyle Stickers are going to be listed in my shop this Thursday!

Defend the night and live again! my Gargoyle Stickers are going to be listed in my shop this Thursday!

Defend the night and live again! my Gargoyle Stickers are going to be listed in my shop this Thursday!

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to show you all what I've been working on! I got feedback from my first set of stickers desigsn and wanted to improve upon them!

They will be available for sale next Thursday, Feb 26 2026

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to show you all what I've been working on! I got feedback from my first set of stickers desigsn and wanted to improve upon them!

They will be available for sale next Thursday, Feb 26 2026

Kris remembers a song Dess used to sing.

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