#solarpunk zine

[the-bramble--patch]

Sustainable fashion for the Solar Punk

If you enjoyed this, consider checking out my Ko-Fi for a printable zine version (or just to support my art :))

[oleandrsstudio]

Happy Halloween! For Halloween, I like to review zines with a focus on herbs/plants. This week's #zine #review is of "Dandelion: Migration is Beautiful," written by Celeste Inez Mathilda and published by Liminal Spaces!

I admire how dandelions grow everywhere. I’ve heard of dandelion wine. Behind that, I’ve never really thought about the plant.

This zine examines dandelions from an herbalist perspective. It shares the nutritional benefits of dandelions and how to use each part (flowers, leaves, roots) in different recipes.

I liked how this zine presents dandelions as a symbol of ascended boundaries: weed/medicinal plant, food/medicine, male/female.

After reading this, I wanted a cup of dandelion tea.

#solarpunk #solarpunkzine #howtozine #zinereview

[chocolattefeverdreams]

So unfortunately during Solarpunk aesthetic week, I'm going to be busy travelling back to India. That, and I have yet another internal assessment deadline in a week. So I'm busy trying to finish my essay.

But! That being said, the other day I learned to make simple zines! Here's one of them:

Honestly I'm so proud of myself for overcoming that mental block of doing something. But it wasn't difficult and I had fun. I'm definitely going to make more of these [when I get time :')].

[solar-sunnyside-up]

what basic topics would you recommend for zines/pamphlets? im considering things like guerilla gardening and mending basics, but do you have any other ideas?

Those are great topics! Omg!! When you get around to it I super duper wanna read I fucking love zines!!

Here's a few others you could also prob run off with that are solarpunk adjacent:

Dark sky friendly lights

Pricesharing/communal cooking (include a recipe??)

Patch making or other diy guides

Adopt-a-stop program ideas (like renos)

Guerrilla infrastructures (ex. Benches, crosswalks, lights)

Squatting / housing rights / tenant union stuff

Local foraging info

Any one else got ideas feel free to add your own but those are the ones at the top of my head 💕💕

[starfish-ix]

★ foldable joy journal!! ★

I made this little zine / journal that is printable and foldable easily at home!!

I think there is a lot to be said about being mindful and intentional about seeking the joy already present in our lives, a la Ross Gay's The Book of Delights. The word I chose to guide me in 2023 was "revel" which really encouraged me to take in all the delights in life :-)

This zine was inspired by a format I found in Special Collections of my college, and I made it through a process of lino-cut prints, collaging, and prototyping!

print here!!

ix_foldable_joyjournal

see more images of it unfolded below!

hope you enjoy!

[bitform]

The primary reason I made my zine was for poor, working class , and art folks that didn't have a lot of money and just let things wear down because trying to fix something comes at the cost of possibly breaking your only large device for communication, work, and entertainment.

Getting devices that important fixed or even checked costs money that poor folks don't have.

Tech Medic exists for everyone, really. Everyone should know why their computers get worse over time, and how to prolong life , and even upgrade parts when possible.

Writing a zine on techy things filters information to be approachable and centralized in a way that fills in the gaps of people with issues without the wording to know what questions to ask.

Pre-orders are Live!

https://ko-fi.com/s/a118087ef4

[justalittlesolarpunk]

Some details from the zine I made on my sailing artists’ residency. I’m a poet not a visual artist so please don’t judge the very homemade vibes haha. I really enjoyed the whole experience, and will share some photos soon!

[rynling]

Seeded Ground is a short botanical horror comic about growth. Everyone needs room to spread their leaves! If this growth is impeded, bad things happen. 🌿

🌱 You can download a free digital copy here: https://digitalterrarium.itch.io/seeded-ground

[newrhythmzine]

New Rhythm Zine Call for Submissions

Our first issue, Existence as The End, is planned to begin distribution this August 2023.

We accept submissions for the following:

Poetry, both lyrical and narrative. Poetry submissions are the backbone of our issued content

Personal Essays, displaying drives for existence

Zine Art, digitally transferable art for the cover, back cover, and features (stand-alone, or poetry framed)

Please send submissions to staff@newrhythmzine.com by June 15th, 2023.

Check out our website here for all the information on our first submission call for Existence as The End.

[solarpunkpresentspodcast]

Podcasting Dreams of the Solacene with Alicia and Aaron

In this podcast, host Ariel has a chat with Aaron and Alicia, the team behind Solacene podcast in Montreal, Canada. They talk about the meaning of “Solacene”, their goals, the semester-structure of their show, zines, community, upcycled clothing, embodied reality, environmental positivity, and a sneak peek at what is next for Solacene in the future… just to name a few topics.

Check out their YouTube here: https://youtube.com/@solacene?si=iyP9ae71VypNQ-SZ

And their website here: https://solacene.bigcartel.com/

[the-bramble--patch]

The Shirt, (or How to Explain Revolution to an 8-year old)

If you enjoyed this, consider checking out my Ko-Fi for the printable zine and pdf versions :)

[oleandrsstudio]

This week's #zine #review is of "Sustainable Fashion for the Solar Punk" by @the-bramble--patch! A readable version is available on her tumblr and a printable version is available on her ko-fi!

My favorite pair of mittens is one of those flip-top ones, so you can flip the top off when you need to use your fingertips. These mittens have been wearing down lately. I liked these mittens and didn't want to replace them, so I took some embroidery thread and fixed them! (See second picture)

In this zine, the zinester shares some practical advice for mending clothes. I like how she approaches the subject from a solarpunk perspective. By focusing on sustainability, we not only get to use our clothes longer, we also create new fashions with them.

I'd recommend reading this zine.

This review was written October 6, 2023.

[rage-city]

Here is a digital version of the zine from today's Critical Mass event in Anchorage, AK!

[thoughtportal]

As the maker of small things I found this manifesto to be incredibly inspiring and hopeful.

small technology, small economy, small community

[solar-sunnyside-up]

idea: one sleepover saturday we make a collab zine? or like a stafett zine (i don't know the word in english, but you start a bit and hand over to the next person and so on). about solarpunk of course! I can help organize, but maybe you can facilitate on your blog?

Omggg that be so cool?? Idk how we'd do that as I've never made a zine before but that sounds awesome as an idea anyway!

@solarpunkani @solarpunkaestheticweek @southernsolarpunk

Those are the top ppl who I think would be interested but if anyone else would wanna do that it sounds pretty neat!

[horrorcheck]

I'm creating a zine funded by Wheeling Heritage about imagining wildly optimistic green futures for Wheeling, West Virginia. Please check it out and share! Artists and writers from the area are prioritized but anyone can submit work.