I wanted to incorporate information on Dudley Zoo & Lubetkin, in a similar way to the COS magazine as they were the influence behind the collection of clothing.
I prepared my magazine first the layout in draft to ensure I matched the pages up correctly, then I created the files in photoshop as I wanted more control over the printing of the photographs.
The paper I chose to print on was inkjet double sided matt 120gsm. This meant I could only print a maximum of 720dpi, as 1440dpi printed too much ink on the paper and as a result went wrinkly. The quality was perhaps not quite as good as it could have been, but the 170gsm paper was too thick & when folded left bad crease marks.
This is a copy of my first magazine layout:
I wanted to create a smart cover for my magazine to give it a high quality finish - not just for the magazine, but to reflect the 'haute couture' clothing displayed within it.
I used a thin frosted plastic sheet (similar to acetate, and punch pockets but thicker) & screenprinted '1930' in white.
Getting the consistency for the white paint was a little difficult, as the paint settles differently on the plastic material I used. Standard thickness white paint left the print with small bubbles as I pulled the screen away from the surface, and if I added too much binder the paint became too thin & transparent when it dried. I had to settle for a combination of paint/binder that left minimal bubbles without becoming too transparent. I felt black paint was too harsh and too dominating in front of the image.
Unfortunately the paint is a little delicate on the plastic surface and scratches easily, so looking back it would have been better to do the screen- print inside the cover so it would protect itself.
I think the slightly transparent look leaves a very subtle ghosty finish, a nice compliment/parallel to what is left of the bear ravine & other Tecton structures at Dudley Zoo .
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