INTRO: Warm-up for Making Goods
welcome
How to view this book
Preview of goods made by yourself like a pro

PART 01.
Preparing to produce goods

LESSON 01.
Packing your supplies
Preparing your equipment and apps
Download the example file

LESSON 02.
Setting up a color profile
What is a Color Profile?
Which color profile should I choose?
Setting up color profiles in Illustrator
Setting color profiles in Photoshop

LESSON 03.
Learn printing-related terms
Bitmaps and Vectors
RGB and CMYK
Resolution

LESSON 04.
Learn the order of goods production
1.
Decide on an item and choose a manufacturer
2.
Check the size and guide
3.
Create an order file
4.
Order
5.
Goods production
6.
Inspect and pack

LESSON 05.
List of recommended manufacturers

PART 02.
Create and order goods

LESSON 01.
Making postcards
Preview the goods
Check the size after selecting a company
Create an order file
Order
[Live Review Video] Postcard Unboxing & Quality Check
Preview the goods

LESSON 02.
Making circular stickers
Learn about sticker types and terms
Check the size after selecting a company
Create an order file
Order

LESSON 03.
Making Seal Stickers
Preview the goods
Download the company template
Create individual cutting lines
Designing stickers
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] Designing Stickers in Photoshop
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] Designing Stickers in Procreate
Making a knife line
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] What if the book and menu appear differently?
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] How to Cleanly Trim a Knife Line
Order
Order sticker backing
[Live Review Video] Unboxing Seal Stickers & Understanding the Different Types of Sticker Coatings

LESSON 04.
Making masking tape
Preview the goods
Check the size after selecting a company
Creating a masking tape order file
Creating a Circular Label Order File
Order
[Live Review Video] Unboxing Masking Tape

LESSON 05.
Making stamp-cut masking tape
Preview the goods
Check the size after selecting a company
Creating an order file for stamp-cut masking tape
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] Designing a Stamp-Cut Masking Tape Frame
Creating a Square Label Order File
Order
[Live Review Video] Unboxing Stamp-Cut Masking Tape

LESSON 06.
Making a rice cake memo
Preview of goods
Check the size after selecting a company
Create a table with exact numbers
Inserting text into a table
Create an order file
Order
[Live Review Video] Tteok Memoji Unboxing & Quality Check

LESSON 07.
Making a phone case
Preview the goods
Create an order file
Making a fake
Order
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] Making a MagSafe Gel Hard Case
[Live Review Video] Unboxing the Epoxy Bumper & MagSafe Gel Hard Case

LESSON 08.
Making an acrylic keychain
Preview the goods
After selecting a vendor, check the size and create an order file.
Creating a knife line and white layer
Making a keyring hole
Invert text
Enter your request
Order
[Live Review Video] Acrylic Keychain Unboxing & Quality Check

LESSON 09.
Making a transparent photo card
Preview the goods
Check the size after selecting a company
Create an order file
Create a white layer
Order
[Live Review Video] Unboxing and Quality Checking of Transparent Photo Cards

PART 03.
Selling and promoting goods

LESSON 01.
Apply to participate in the Seoul Illustration Fair
Event Introduction
[Live Review Video] Seoul Illustration Fair (SIF) Review & On-Site Sketching Application

LESSON 02.
Preparing to Participate in the Seoul Illustration Fair
Get ready

LESSON 03.
Sell ​​and promote goods
Developing a merchandise sales strategy
Running a booth
Why You Should 'Must' Attend the Fair with Your Goods

PART 04.
Learning printing knowledge

LESSON 01.
Things to check before sending order files
Color mode is CMYK
Create Outlines (Rasterize)
Embed
Check size
Expand
Over Print
Send lasers together
Make a line into a surface

LESSON 02. How to Convert RGB to CMYK
Checking Color Modes in Photoshop
Changing the color mode in Photoshop
Adjusting saturation and brightness in Photoshop
Checking Color Modes in Illustrator
Changing the color mode in Illustrator
Color Correction in Illustrator
[Red Whale's Special Video Lecture] Checking and Changing Color Modes in Procreate

LESSON 03.
Types of color profiles
RGB
CMYK

LESSON 04.
Type of paper
General tributaries
high-grade tributary
Special tributaries

LESSON 05.
Types of printing
offset printing
Indigo printing (digital)
LESSON 06.
Good to know printing knowledge
Print frequency
DPI / PPI
8bit / 16bit
Post-processing

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ㆍ It's really easy to do alone!

You can easily start creating goods even if you have no knowledge of printing or are not familiar with design tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate).
We'll teach you how to set up color profiles and essential printing-related terms in an easy-to-understand way so you can enjoy making your own goods. We'll also reveal the entire goods production process and a list of recommended manufacturers.
If you follow along step by step, you can easily make it on your own, like a pro.


ㆍ Introducing Red Whale’s special know-how!

This is full of special goods production know-how from Red Whale, a popular illustrator and Silver Button YouTuber who draws 'pictures with warm colors and stories.'
Red Whale has compiled the experience it has gained over 17 years of practical experience and the know-how it has gained through direct communication with various manufacturers into a collection of 'practical tips'.
This book demonstrates the production process of nine popular goods, including seal stickers, transparent photo cards, and acrylic key rings, and provides detailed production guides for each company.


ㆍ Learn quickly and easily with special video lectures and vivid review videos!

When you proceed with the production and ordering of goods, you will encounter some obstacles.
To address these questions, Red Whale filmed and edited a total of 17 review videos and special lectures.
You can learn the important things to keep in mind by following the examples quickly and easily through 'Red Whale's Special Video Lectures'.
You can order the completed file directly from the company through the 'Live Review Video' and check everything from unboxing to feature comparison.
Upgrade your production skills with vivid reviews and special lectures on goods.
※ All goods ordered from this book are not sponsored or advertised by the company, but are Red Whale’s “Made in Korea” reviews.

ㆍ We even provide the actual order file created by Red Whale for free!

As of June 2024, a veteran artist who has participated in four Seoul Illustration Fairs and created a variety of merchandise has created an actual order file. This book provides both the preparatory files needed for practice and the completed files, all free of charge.
The finished file is the file that can actually be ordered from the company.
We also provide reference files that may be useful to refer to during your practice.
Check out the example files that reflect Red Whale's practical experience.


What kind of readers is this book for?

ㆍIllustrators and writers who want to create and sell various goods using their characters.
ㆍ People who want to make their own drawings into goods and give them as gifts
Marketers and designers who want to produce goods (company promotional materials) for corporate promotion.
ㆍ Fans who want to create goods using photos and drawings of their favorite idols
ㆍAspiring entrepreneurs who wish to start a business as a goods manufacturer or producer
ㆍ People interested in related events such as illustration fairs
ㆍ People who are curious about the goods manufacturing companies and the characteristics of each company