Custom quotes:
Spudnik Press offers affordable custom print services in screen printing and Risography. While more traditional print jobs and garments are our mainstay, we can print on just about anything. We can also accommodate other printing needs as well as fine art editions. There is no minimum order, and we especially love taking on small projects that other printers won’t handle.
Printing at Spudnik means that you will not only receive a high-quality result, but your project will help enrich the learning experience of our studio participants. As printmaking is an art form as well as a trade, All projects are expertly hand printed by our professional staff and utilized as teaching tools for our students and studio monitors.
You can get started with the coordination process through this form. The more solidified your project is, the more accurate the quote will be.
Please note:
- We reserve the right to request a 50% deposit prior to printing. Any remaining payments are due at the time of pick up.
- Our standard turn-around time is 14-16 business days from the time all supplies are ordered and final print-ready files have been approved.
- We are able to review images to determine if they are appropriate for print at no charge. We offer up to 30 minutes of complimentary file prep with each project but any needs that exceed this are subject to additional charges.
- We are unable handle most design work in-house. However, many of our members are talented designers that would love to bring their ideas to your project.
Screen Printing
Screen printing is a traditional, hands-on method that pushes ink through a mesh screen using a stencil. Each color requires a separate screen and layer of ink, making it a multi-step process ideal for bold, graphic images—but it can also be adapted for subtle, tonal designs using fine mesh and halftone techniques. It’s commonly used on paper for artworks, posters, flyers, and invitations, or on fabric for totes, t-shirts, flags, and garments, though it also works on wood, plastic, glass, and metal. The result is a print with rich, opaque colors, sharp edges, and a slightly raised, tactile surface known for its durability and ability to produce both vivid and nuanced images.
Our printshop has:
- 4 printing stations
- Vacuum table
- Heat press
- Power washer with spray hose
- Wash-out sink
Risography
Risography (often referred to as Riso printing) is a unique, eco-friendly printing method that combines elements of screen printing and photocopying. Developed by the Japanese company Riso Kagaku Corporation in the 1980s, it was originally designed for high-volume office duplication. We love it for its distinct visual style and affordability.
Unlike digital or offset printing, Riso printing is stencil-based, where each color is added in a separate layer. Riso prints are known for their vibrant, saturated colors and distinctive, handmade aesthetic. The process uses soy-based inks and prints in layers, often resulting in slight misregistrations between colors that contribute to its charming, imperfect look. Interestingly, the ink never really drys it instead, abosrtbs into the paper over time. The prints have a flat, matte finish, with ink sitting on the surface of uncoated, absorbent paper, which enhances the tactile quality of the work.
Our Annex houses two (2) basic risograph machines. Our current selection of colors are as follows:
- Black
- Federal Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Fluorescent Pink
- Fluorescent Orange
- Tomato
- Teal