Welcome to the Riso at Home Instructions Page!

For those who have purchased “Riso in a Box”

Let’s get started!

Hello and welcome to the Riso at Home page! Here you will find resources and videos that will guide you into the world of riso. I hope that the information you find here will help you get a better understanding on how this printing technique works as well as helping you with the creating of your first riso print.

What will you find in this page?

A PDF handout with all the information you need to create your design at home,
Short videos that explain how the machine works and how to start with your design,
A special extra video and PDF on how to make cards,
A link to a Pinterest board with inspiration.

Important - Experiment & Learn!

Using the riso scanner is a great way for experimenting and having fun. You do not need to draw to print with riso! You can also use collage, text or hand lettering.

Have fun while making your design and use this as a way to experiment and try out this printing technique.

Part 1 - Home studio

Materials to get started

What will you find in your box?

White paper, A4 format,
Tracing paper A4 format,
A small selection of collage papers,
Our current colour chart (so you can choose 2 colours)
A card to add your name, address and colour choice
(please don’t forget to send back with your designs!)
Some examples and riso goodies :)

riso handout

Pinterest Board

Video 1 - Introduction to the Risograph

Short video to give you an introduction of the risograph machine (3min)

Updates: the selection of colours has changed, and you can see the full list as you scroll down.

Password: taster01

Video 2 - Your design

An overview of what you can do with an A4, and how to start thinking about your design and layers. (6 min)

Password: taster02

Video 3 - Demo

A short demo of how to make 2 separate layers of your design. I give you some tips on how to work from home. (4 min)

Password: tasterdemo

Extra Video 4 - Cards!

For those who want to use this workshop to make cards! A quick over view on how to make a dummy and some things to keep in mind while designing and printing (5 min)

Password: tastercards