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11 Dec 2024

Written By: Zachary Kai » Published:

A few weeks ago, I learned a new skill: button making! Thanks to the lovely volunteers at Sticky Institute which is a zine shop in Melbourne, Australia. Really happy with how they turned out!

A work in progress photo showing hand-drawn circular designs for pin buttons alongside blank metal pin components. The drawings include a green and blue Earth-like design, a blue geometric zigzag pattern, a purple and blue swirling design, and a lime green pattern with wavy lines and dots. Several silver-colored metal pin backs and clear plastic covers are visible on the right side of the white paper. The finished pin buttons displayed on a wooden surface with visible grain. Eight buttons are arranged in a circular pattern, showing colorful hand-drawn designs: an Earth-like pattern in green and blue, geometric patterns in blue and green, spiral designs in light blue dots, swirling patterns in purple and blue, and various abstract designs combining zigzags, waves, and geometric shapes. The buttons appear to be about an inch in diameter and have a glossy finish from the protective covers.

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Zachary Kai's digital drawing: 5 stacked books (blue/teal/green/purple, black spine designs), green plant behind top book, purple heart on either side.

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Zachary Kai is a space fantasy writer, offbeat queer, traveler, zinester, and avowed generalist. The internet is his livelihood and lifeline.