RISO printing
I’m open for job printing! Currently, I print for Ghost Proposal, The Year, and various pals from my home studio in Western Mass.
What is risography? Though a RISO machine may look like a copier, the risograph process is one of duplication. It’s much closer to screenprinting. Each color is layered one at a time using interchangable inking drums. Smudging, slight shifts in registration, and variations in coverage are part of what gives it a handmade feel.
Possible uses for risograph printing: Postcards, posters, chapbooks, pamphlets, protest signs, zines, show cards, invitations, fine art prints, broadsides, photos, infinite possibilities etc. <3
Got a weird book project? Want to know more? Let’s chat!
Examples of past printing work can be found here.
General Info
Riso specs
Max paper size: 8.5 x 14 on 11x17
Machine model: SF5130
$3 per master
$.02 ink costs per printed page
$35 / hr for file setup + printing time
Paper
A RISO can handle between 75 gsm to 218 gsm.
You can ship me your prefered paperstock, or we can work together to source something for your project :)
Spiral binding
Trimming
Folding/stapling
File setup
Layout