P2-CulturalDiversity

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Composing the image

1. Print your text as separate pieces (titles, paragraph, quotes etc. in black n’ white)

  • make sure you choose different styles for the paragraphs, titles, quotes.

P2 1 print.jpg

2. Use the collage technique for placing the images and texts.

P2 2 collage.jpg

3. Mark the middle of your page

  • by folding it or drawing a light pencil line

P2 3 middle.jpg

4. Plan your layout of the texts and images.
P2 4 plan-layout.jpg

Prepare the design for RISO printing

5. Plan colors per piece > plan the layers of colors (which piece on which layer).

  • separate the elements in smaller pieces;

x. Arrange the 1st color layer on the 4 pages.

  • remove the content that you want to only appear with the second color
  • tip: Tape down the first color layer with clear tape before removing the second layer (that way you make sure that everything will be well aligned throughout the printing process)

P2 5 plan-layer1.jpg

RISO printing

1st layer

x. Make the first master > print 25 copies

Making the master with the Copy function of the RISO:

x.x Open the front door and place an ink color of your choice
P2 6 change-color.jpg

x.x Open the lid and place your paper, aligning it with the A3 measurement guides
P2 7 layer1master.jpg
P2 8 layer1master-placement.jpg

x.x Make sure the printer is in "Master Making" mode
P2 9 MasterMode.jpg

x.x Put 2 test papers on the paper tray
x.x Select 1 as print quantity
x.x Press the blue button to start the process
x.x Print 25 copies

P2 10 layer1-printed.jpg

2nd layer

x. Arrange the 2nd color layer - remove /leave content according to your planning.

  • make sure you are placing the paper on the scanner the same direction as you did on your first layer
  • to avoid ruining your prints always make sure to test print the master

P2 11 plan-layer2.jpg

x. Make master in a new color > print the 2nd layer to the first 25 prints.

P2 12 layer2-printed.jpg

The other side
x. Repeat the (2 layered) process for the other side of the paper.
- pay attention to which way you are turning your paper
P2 13 cover1.jpg
P2 14 cover2.jpg

P2 15 cover-printed.jpg

  • If you want, you can challenge yourself with a third color. The more colors - the more combinations!

P2 16 color3.jpg

x. Fold the paper and you have your finished RISO zine.
P2 17 folded-cover.jpg
P2 18 folded.jpg