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Dark blue-purple texture.
A riso printed photo of somebody folding a publication, broken up into a 7x4 grid, where each square has different saturation levels. This image shows the versatility and variability of Risograph printed photographs.

Equipment & Materials

The SVA RisoLab is fully equipped for all your Risograph printing, publishing and binding needs. Our state-of-the art facility functions as a zone of both technical experimentation and rigorous investigation into the unlimited graphic possibilities offered by Risograph printing. Our skilled technicians are committed to maintaining a space that is clean, efficient, and orderly, and our equipment is regularly serviced and upgraded. We strive to maintain the highest standards in order to allow our students, faculty, and artists-in-residence a smooth and professional printing experience.

 

Technical Charts & Resources

Riso Colors 2020-2021: System 1

System 1 color chart, showing a rainbow square grid of colors fading in intensity from left to right.

Riso Colors 2020-2021: System 2

System 2 color chart, showing a rainbow square grid of colors fading in intensity from left to right. Chart of 6 duo-color squares, showing various color interactions.

Chart of 6 duo-color squares, showing various color interactions, paper is in a trifold..
Pamphlets for the RisoLAB. Instructions sheet for Color separations.

Value Scale
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Summer 2024 Hours (SUBJECT TO CHANGE-CHECK GOOGLE CALENDAR)
  1. Monday
    MFAVN ONLY: 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
    ALL PRINTERS: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
  2. Tuesday
    MFAVN ONLY: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
    ALL PRINTERS: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  3. Wednesday
    MFAVN ONLY: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
    ALL PRINTERS: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday
    MFAVN ONLY: 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
    ALL PRINTERS: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday
    10:00 AM -6:00 PM
  6. Saturday
    1:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  7. Sunday
    10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Asset and texture design by Panayiotis Terzis