P2-CulturalDiversity

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.
  

2. Use the collage technique for placing the images and texts.
3. Mark the middle of your page

• by folding it or drawing a light pencil line

4. Plan your layout of the texts and images.

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;

RISO printing

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)

x. Make the first master > print 25 copies

• to make the master with the Copy function of the RISO:
  

x.x Open the lid and place your paper, aligning with the A3 measurment guides x.x Make sure the printer is in "Master Making" mode 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. Arrange the 2nd color layer - remove /leave content according to your planning.

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

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

x. Repeat the (2 layered) process for the other side of the paper.

• make sure you turn your page on the short edge!

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