We use the age-old technique of screen-printing: discovered somewhere in China, improved on by the Japanese, and perfected by no one, it has remained an effective method to print artwork. Since screen-printing doesn’t rely on the CMYK 4 color model of inkjet printing, inks can be custom mixed creating deeper and more intense colors that aren’t even possible with an inkjet printer.

Zookimono skins have ink feel!

We like that vinyl is sexy to touch, smooth, soft and a little waxy*. We also think that an iPod should be sexy to touch. It’s a bit of a finish fetish.

*we print on super-duper removable bubble-free exterior quality hi-tech vinyl from 3M^TM corp.

We decided to print the design as the full artwork and then cut the specific model contours from that print.

That means we have two sizes of print, a larger one for laptops and a smaller one for iPods/iPhones.

Each design is printed in two editions of 150.

= a total of 150 laptop prints and 150 iPods/iPhones made of the same artwork.

We hand number the prints and stamp the model name as they are cut.

The artist signature is printed as part of the artwork.

Zookimono are limited editions. There are only 150 prints made of each design per model. Once they are gone they are gone.

As we are working with different artists simultaneously and taking new artists on a constant basis, not all artists’ designs will be available right away.

If you want to know about the latest designs and be the first to get one of a certain artist, sign up for the newsletter and you’ll be notified by electronic courier as soon as they come out.

Absolutely, Zookimono skins remove without leaving sticky residue.  If you are careful when removing it and put it back on its backing, it might even be reusable (even though it’s not intended for it).

Applying a Zookimono skin is not difficult. But just like anything you do for the first time you need to pay some attention and be a little patient.  It's by far less difficult than it was learning to put on your socks.

First, clean your iPod or other device with a soft cloth to remove any dust or grease.

Second, take the Zookimono skin and slowly peel it away from the backing liner. If your device has a click wheel, start with the frame, then do the big wheel and finish on the small button.

The glue is pressure activated, so as long as you lay it on gently you can reposition the skin. Make sure not to stretch it when you peel it back up, though.

Third, once everything looks right and is aligned press it down with your fingers to activate the stickiness. Push out any air bubbles to the sides. Smooth down the corners and edges.

Voila!

And if you’d rather watch TV than read, below's an equally handmade how-to video for you.

All our MacBook, iPod and iPhone skins are contour precision cut (no, not with scissors by hand) to fit the models offered on our site.

iPhone and iPod skins are cut for a specific model and generation, please make sure to check which model of iPod or iPhone you have.

Laptop skins are made to fit all models of MacBooks.

Zookimono MacBook skins should fit most other models of laptops with similar dimensions.

You can measure your model of laptop or MacBook to make sure the skin will fit.

Here are the exact dimensions of our laptop skins:

13" laptop and MacBook skins: 31.5 cm x 21.7 cm (12.40 x 8.54 inches)

15" laptop and MacBook skins: 34.1 cm x 23.3 cm (13.43 x 9.17 inches)

17" laptop and MacBook skins: 38.2 cm x 24.9 cm (15.04 x 9.80 inches)

MacBook Air skins: 31.5 cm x 21.7 cm (12.40 x 8.54 inches)

Please contact us if you’re not sure.

Yep, Zookimono ships pretty much everywhere.

Contact us if you can't find your country on the drop-down list during checkout.

A small amount in shipping and handling charges is added to your order during checkout. Shipping is by weight.

So for example:

shipping for an ipod skin is

1.60 Euros in Europe
2.30 Euros Worldwide

shipping for a laptop skin is

4.00 Euros in Europe
5.50 Euros Worldwide

You will be able to see and confirm the shipping charges before you complete your order.

Payment is handled securely through PayPal. You do not need a PayPal account to use their service. All major credit cards are accepted.

Your credit card information is kept completely confidential and never seen by Zookimono.

All prices are in Euros.

Usually, your order will usually go out the next business day usually.