Support Our Giant-Making Zine Project!

by The Lost Giants in Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Total raised £445

raised so far

22

supporters

Help us create a Giant-Making Zine to celebrate the Lostwithiel Giant Parade, and inspire wide involvement in the art of giant making!

by The Lost Giants in Helston, Cornwall, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 29th November 2024 we'd raised £330 with 16 supporters in 28 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

The Lost Giants are excited to announce their plan to create and publish a series of Giant Making Zines! This fun, illustrated, self-published collection will dive into the world of giant-making and celebrate its roots in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. 

What Will the Zines Include?

  • Intriguing Articles: Discover the historical and folkloric roots of giant-making.
  • Practical Guidance: Learn the craft with tips and advice for aspiring giant makers.
  • Tall tales of famous Cornish Giants
  • Interactive DIY Activities & Fold Out Posters
  • Insightful writings and beautiful illustrations by Ruth and Amy Webb!

    In classic zine fashion, we'll be printing them using Riso!  Known for its vivid colors and textured finish, Riso printing will give our zines a unique artistic touch with a handcrafted charm. Plus, it’s an eco-friendly printing process, using sustainable soy-based inks.

Why We Need Your Support

By backing our campaign, you’ll help us produce a series of zines that will be distributed for free throughout Lostwithiel, Cornwall, sparking interest and encouraging involvement in the Lostwithiel Giant Parade- a New Years Eve Folk Tradition. You'll also be helping to share the little-known art of giant-making far and wide, beyond Lostwithiel.

The Importance of a Zine

A zine is a grassroots, do-it-yourself publication, much like the parade itself. Our Giant Making Zine will not only encourage the people of Lostwithiel to participate  but also serve as a lasting record of the tradition of giant-making. It will be accessible to anyone interested in folk traditions and creative crafts, reaching beyond our community.

About The Lostwithiel Giants Parade

The Lostwithiel Giants Parade is a New Year's Eve folk tradition centred around creating and parading giants. It humbly began in 1990 as an alternative New Year celebration among family and friends and has since been embraced by the broader community.  

How You Can Help

Your contributions will directly support the creation, printing and distribution of the Giant Making Zine.

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Rewards

This project offered rewards

£5 or more

Donation

A giant thank you from us for supporting our work!

£8 or more

Giant Badge

A limited edition handmade riso printed button badge recognising your Giant support for you to wear with pride!

£12 or more

Giant Poster! (printed with Riso)

Get your hands on a limited edition illustrated giant-making poster! Sustainably and beautifully printed with Riso

£15 or more

Giant-Making Zines Collection

No need to scour the streets of Lostwithiel— get the full collection of limited-edition Giant-Making Zines sent straight to your door! By purchasing the complete set, you're not only supporting us but also helping others to pick up and collect copies for free. It's a win-win for everyone!

£50 or more

Giant Supporter Bundle!

Our top prize... A Giant Badge, A Giant Poster, The full collection of Giant Making Zines and a GIANT THANK YOU for not only supporting us but also helping others to discover the love of giant-making!

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