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'''Under KUNSTruction''' is a self-published book by (at the time) a 3rd year illustration student Dasha Starostin.
'''Under KUNSTruction''' is a self-published book by (at the time) a 3rd-year illustration student Dasha Starostin.
The entire process of publishing was done under the roof of WdKA. Even the paper was bought in at the [https://static.mywdka.nl/facilities/rental-shop/wdka-shop/ WdKA Shop]  
The entire process of publishing was done under the roof of WdKA. Even the paper was bought at the [https://static.mywdka.nl/facilities/rental-shop/wdka-shop/ WdKA Shop]  
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I will try to walk ou through the process, inserting as many useful links as possible.
I will try to walk you through the process, inserting as many useful links as possible.
In the process, I used programs such as Procreate, Abobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
In the process, I used programs such as Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
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In the Publication station, I used:  
In the Publication station, I used:  
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== Cover ==
= Cover =
[[File:Cover.jpg]]<br>
[[File:Cover.jpg]]<br>


1. Screenprinting the letters.
== Screenprinting the letters ==
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For my cover, I chose light blue textured paper and wanted to print bright orange letters on it.  
For my cover, I chose light blue textured paper and wanted to print bright orange letters on it.  
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[[File:Cover_screenprinting.jpg]]<br><br>
[[File:Cover_screenprinting.jpg]]<br><br>


2. Lasercutting the pattern  
== Lasercutting the pattern ==
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Another part of my cover design was the laser-cut pattern that imitates construction sites' covers.  
Another part of my cover design was the laser-cut pattern that imitates construction sites' covers.  
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[[File:Cover_mash_procreate.jpg]]
[[File:Cover_mash_procreate.jpg]]
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and exported it in Illustrator
and exported it as a pdf to open in Adobe Illustrator
[[File:Cover_mash_illustratorr.jpg]]
[[File:Cover_mash_illustratorr.jpg]]
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my initial design was too complex and contained too many small details. It would take 4 colors to cut.  
After the automatic [https://www.vectornator.io/design-tips/how-to-trace-an-image-in-illustrator#:~:text=After%20you%20have%20your%20logo,the%20options%20are%20grayed%20out. Image Trace in Adobe Illustrator] (the process that transforms pixel images into vector images), my initial design was too complex and contained too many small details. It would take 4 hours to Lasercut. <br>
after scaling it up and cleaning the design, I was able to reduce the time to 1 hour.
after scaling it up and cleaning the design, I was able to reduce the time to 1 hour.<br><br>
[[File:Cover_mash_close_up.jpg]]
[[Quickstartguide:Laser_Cutter#Prepare_file_in_Illustrator|Preparing file for the laser cutter]]<br><br>
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[[File:Cover_mash_close_up.jpg]]<br><br>
[[Quickstartguide:Laser_Cutter|How to use  Laser Cutter]]<br><br>


== Pages ==
= Pages =
[[File:Cover.jpg]]<br>
[[File:Pages_-_1.jpg]]<br><br>
I created illustrations in procreate and exported them as PSD files to preserve the layers (PDF with layer would also work).
Everyone has a different flow when working on the book. Here are the steps I took to create this particular book (leaving out the concept and content creation):<br><br>
[[File:Cover_mash_illustratorr.jpg]]
== sketches ==
<br>
[[File:Pages_sketches.JPG]]<br><br>
[[Quickstartguide:HR-PRINTERS|Printing with HR printers]]<br><br>
== the layout of the book ==
<br>
-add picture<br><br>
== make illustrations ==
<br>
The illustrations were created in procreate. 8 spreads in the book were intended to be Risoprinted. Because of that, from the beginning, I was working on the separate layers for two colors I had in mind - Black and Fluo Orange. <br><br>
[[File:Pages_-_procreate.JPG]]<br><br>
From Procreate I exported files as PSD to preserve the layers (PDF with layer would also work).<br><br>
[[Export_to_pdf#Procreate|Guide for exporting PDF from Procreate]]<br><br>
== Print a new dummy, adjust the layout and create a few extra illustrations ==
<br>
-add picture<br><br>
== Combine illustrations into spreads ==
<br><br>
<br><br>
When you print with the risoprinter, you pay for 1 master, which is the size of A3. Because of that, I prepared a document with 2 spreads on one paper.  
[[File:Spread.JPG]]<br><br>
To figure out the placement, I first made a little dummy book and disassembled it to create a page 1 - side a and b for the spreads 10-11, 4-17,
== Figure out the placement of the spreads on A3 ==
<br>
When you print with the Riso printer, you pay for 1 master, which is the size of A3. Because of that, I prepared a document with 2 spreads on each side of the paper. <br><br>
[[File:Pages_riso_photoshop.JPG]]<br><br>
[https://creativepro.com/photoshop-how-adding-bleeds-and-crop-marks-0/#:~:text=than%200.125%20inches%3F-,You%20can%20create%20the%20crop%20marks%20manually.,in%20the%20Stroke%20dialog%20box.) How to add crop marks in Photoshop]<br><br>
To figure out the layout, I used a dummy book and disassembled it to create a page 1 - side a and b for the spreads 10-11, 4-17/ 12-9, 18-3 ; page 2 - side a and b for the spreads 2-19, 6-15/ 20-1, 16-5<br><br>
== Risoprint ==
<br>
-add picture<br><br>
[[Quickstartguide:Riso|Guide]]<br><br>
== Print the transparent spread ==
<br>
One spread in the book was printed on transparent paper. This paper can't be used in the Riso printer, because it is too smooth for this technique. Instead, I printed it with the Canon c600i. For this printer, you need to prepare a PDF file. Because this spread is folded in the book, I needed to prepare the file for the double-sided printing.<br><br>
[[File:Transparent_spread.JPG]]<br><br>
[[File:Spread_photo.jpg]]<br><br>
[[Export_to_pdf#Photoshop|Export PDF from Photoshop]]<br><br>

Latest revision as of 08:47, 2 October 2022

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Under KUNSTruction is a self-published book by (at the time) a 3rd-year illustration student Dasha Starostin. The entire process of publishing was done under the roof of WdKA. Even the paper was bought at the WdKA Shop

I will try to walk you through the process, inserting as many useful links as possible. In the process, I used programs such as Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

In the Publication station, I used:
- Screen Printing
- Laser cutter
- Risograph
- laser printer

Besides that:
- folding machine
- cutting machine
- staple binding machine


Cover

Cover.jpg

Screenprinting the letters


For my cover, I chose light blue textured paper and wanted to print bright orange letters on it. First, I tested the orange acrylic mixed with the screen-printing medium for paper. The result was dark, dull, and brown. The reason for that is the transparency of the screen-printing medium for paper. Swatches cover screenprint.png

To resolve this issue, I printed with white medium for textiles, mixed with orange pigment.

Cover screenprinting.jpg

Lasercutting the pattern


Another part of my cover design was the laser-cut pattern that imitates construction sites' covers.
I drew the pattern in Procreate Cover mash procreate.jpg

and exported it as a pdf to open in Adobe Illustrator Cover mash illustratorr.jpg

After the automatic Image Trace in Adobe Illustrator (the process that transforms pixel images into vector images), my initial design was too complex and contained too many small details. It would take 4 hours to Lasercut.
after scaling it up and cleaning the design, I was able to reduce the time to 1 hour.

Preparing file for the laser cutter

Cover mash close up.jpg

How to use Laser Cutter

Pages

Pages - 1.jpg

Everyone has a different flow when working on the book. Here are the steps I took to create this particular book (leaving out the concept and content creation):

sketches


Pages sketches.JPG

Printing with HR printers

the layout of the book


-add picture

make illustrations


The illustrations were created in procreate. 8 spreads in the book were intended to be Risoprinted. Because of that, from the beginning, I was working on the separate layers for two colors I had in mind - Black and Fluo Orange.

Pages - procreate.JPG

From Procreate I exported files as PSD to preserve the layers (PDF with layer would also work).

Guide for exporting PDF from Procreate

Print a new dummy, adjust the layout and create a few extra illustrations


-add picture

Combine illustrations into spreads



Spread.JPG

Figure out the placement of the spreads on A3


When you print with the Riso printer, you pay for 1 master, which is the size of A3. Because of that, I prepared a document with 2 spreads on each side of the paper.

Pages riso photoshop.JPG

How to add crop marks in Photoshop

To figure out the layout, I used a dummy book and disassembled it to create a page 1 - side a and b for the spreads 10-11, 4-17/ 12-9, 18-3 ; page 2 - side a and b for the spreads 2-19, 6-15/ 20-1, 16-5

Risoprint


-add picture

Guide

Print the transparent spread


One spread in the book was printed on transparent paper. This paper can't be used in the Riso printer, because it is too smooth for this technique. Instead, I printed it with the Canon c600i. For this printer, you need to prepare a PDF file. Because this spread is folded in the book, I needed to prepare the file for the double-sided printing.

Transparent spread.JPG

Spread photo.jpg

Export PDF from Photoshop