Tonight I brought home my new Riso print gocco. It's basically a small at home silk screen device. My friend Ruby had an extra and we've been chatting gocco and paper for over a month. I anxiously rode home, poured myself a glass of wine, and dove into the directions. It's pretty awesome and brand new... nicely preserved from the 80's. I was thinking how much fun I would have had with this as a kid. I mean, look at how much fun the people on the box are having. Now, what to print?
A year ago, I tried to move away from only printing on paper and bought a whole lot of flour towels to print. Without a lot of experimenting, I managed to get a few good prints on the towels and passed them along as Christmas presents. Even though I set the ink with an iron, they all washed out. I have a few fabric inks to choose from, but I was going to check out my local art store before I pay for any shipping. I'm also hoping to burn screens for background patterns on cards. It's hard to get an even impression on my press for large areas. I have a visual for a pattern to potentially frame a photo. I just need to sit down and draw it and get some cleaner before I make a royal mess.
Ruby of Nemesis jewelry makes really great cards and moleskin journals on her gocco. I heart her Valentine below.
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