AVAILABLE INK COLORS


Riso inks are soy-based and have a translucent quality, allowing the artist to print at different ink densities and layer spot colors for unique overlays.

RESOURCES:
Download Color Conversion Chart For Our Current Inks
Download Riso Ink Swatches for Illustrator & Photoshop




CURRENTLY RUNNING:




Black
Light Grey
Metallic Gold
Sunflower
Orange
Bright Red
Fluorescent Pink
Bubble Gum



Purple
Medium Blue
Blue
Aqua
Teal
Hunter Green
Kelly Green
Mint












AVAILABLE SOON:


Brown




We plan to continue expanding our colors in the near future, but if you’re interested in printing a color we don’t currently offer, we may be able to recommend a layering method with two or more colors to achieve your desired effect.

PAPER TYPE, SIZE, & WEIGHT


We recommend printing on uncoated paper stock ranging in weight from 60 lb. text to 65 lb. cover, though we may be able to accommodate certain other paper weights with prior consultation.

You are welcome to provide us with printing paper at no cost, though we ask that you anticipate for extra test sheets. We are also happy to offer you our own paper stock at three different levels, depending on the needs of your artwork. For more information about this, please reach out to us using the contact form, and we can consult with you on your project!

Our machines can print on 11” x 17” paper with a max print size of 10.5” x 16.5”. Keep in mind that the Riso does not allow for full bleeds at max paper size, and plan for a minimum 3/8th (0.375) inch margin on artwork to be safe.

If you are interested in printing full-bleed artwork, we are able to trim down for a small additional cost. In these cases, maximum artwork size is 10” x 16”.

CURRENT RISO GEIST PAPER STOCK OPTIONS:



PAPER TIER 1:


Spring Hill
White
80# Cover

Domtar 
Vellum Bristol
White / Natural
67# Cover

Neenah
Exact Vellum Bristol
Multiple Color Options
65# Cover

PAPER TIER 2:


French Paper
Speckletone
Madero Beach
100# Cover

French Paper
Construction
Recycled White
80# Cover

French Paper
Manila Yellow
Kraft-Tone
100# Cover


We always have other
FP stocks available,
just ask us!

SPECIAL ORDER:


We can special order just about anything, but feel free to reach out to us first to confirm that your desired stock will work for risograph.

This will add more days on the project turnaround.

You can contact us by clicking here!


HOW SHOULD I SET UP MY ARTWORK?


PSD and AI files are preferred, with each color separated onto its own individual layer, similar to the process for screen print. While we can prepare your file from flattened files such as JPGs or PDFs, we ask that you submit each layer as a separate file. Please include a color mockup of your project as well.

Production on files in order to separate or adjust the artwork will add a small additional fee to your project’s cost.

Our team is committed to bringing your project to life, so if you have any questions about file setup or the printing capabilities, don’t hesitate to ask!