2. Risograph
(Printing technique)
What is it?
Risograph printing is a (Japanese) technique best described as a ‘digital screen printing’. The process is similar to screen printing, but with the convenience of an office copier. It’s known for its vivid colours (that other printers can’t produce) and its specific textures. These machines deliver ‘perfect imperfections’ and provide a cheap and easy method for reproducing work at large quantities, like posters, prints and zines.
Taken from risopop.comI have worked extensively with riso, particularly on my bachelor project Beyond the Line. It is a technique I enjoy a lot, partly because of its tendency of unexpected results and imperfections that keeps you on your toes and leads to new discoveries. I also find the process to be almost meditative even though it is fast-paced.
Riso never fully dries, because of the ink that it uses, but the colours that it is able to create are unmatched. Along with its ability to layer it provides endless possibilities.
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2 layers of colour (magenta + cyan)
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3 layers of colour (magenta + cyan + yellow)
2 layers of colour (magenta + cyan)
3 layers of colour (magenta + cyan + yellow)
