RISO Studio Daily Use
How to become a daily user!
We are excited to offer people access to the Riso studio so they can work on their projects independently. Here are the steps to becoming a daily user to ensure everyone is comfortable and confident working on the machines.
• First - Take a workshop! Sign up for one of our many workshops to learn the machines and see if Riso printing is right for you and your artwork/projects. • Second - Schedule a studio orientation (1hr - $35) - this is a one-on-one session where we will show you how to work independently in the studio and get you started on your project. This hour is catered to your specific printing needs and ensures you are comfortable, confident, and competent with the printers and our studio policies. • Finally, book time on the machines and rip some prints!
The other option to become a studio user is to set up a solo session. The solo session is a one-on-one workshop on the Riso machines, covering how they work and the printing process tailored to your vision and project. It also includes a studio orientation to prepare you for using the machines independently. All materials are provided to create 25 11" x 17" three-color prints.
Schedule some studio time!
Cost to Consider
$7.50 per hour $1.50 per Master 10¢ per Impression 25¢ per sheet of paper (BYOP welcome)
What are masters and impressions? Masters are the stencils made for each unique color layer, and an impression is made each time your paper passes through the machine. So if you are printing a three-color design on 75 pieces of paper, your cost would be $4.50 for masters ($1.50 for each color) + $22.50 for impressions (10¢ for each of the 225 impressions) + $15 for 2hrs of studio + $18.75 for paper bought at the studio = $71.25 total for 75, three-color prints. Whoa, what a deal!