P2-CulturalDiversity

From Publication Station

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.

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

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3. Mark the middle of your page

  • by folding it or drawing a light pencil line

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4. Plan the layout of the texts and images.

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Prepare the design for RISO printing

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

  • large paragraphs you can cut to make shorter;

6. Arrange the 1st color layer on all 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)

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RISO printing

1st layer

7. Make the first master

Making the master with the Copy function of the RISO:

7.1 Open the front door and place a color of your choice
7.2 Put 2 test papers on the paper tray

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7.3 Open the lid and place your paper, aligning it with the A3 measurement guides

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7.4 Make sure the printer is in "Master Making" mode
7.5 Select 1 as print quantity
7.6 Press the blue button to start the process

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7.7 Print 25 copies

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2nd layer

8. 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

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

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The other side

10. Repeat the (2 layered) process for the other side of the paper.
- pay attention to which way you are turning your paper
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  • If you want, you can challenge yourself with a third color. The more colors - the more combinations!

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11. Fold the paper and you have your finished RISO zine.
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