What is Gocco?
Gocco (プリントゴッコ Purinto Gokko?, "Print Gocco") is a self-contained compact color printing system invented in 1977 by Noboru Hayama. Using flash bulbs similar to those found in old cameras, an original image is thermally imprinted on a master screen. The name "print gocco" is derived from the Japanese word gokko (ごっこ?), loosely translated as make-believe play. Riso Kagaku president Noboru Hayama explained, "We [as kids] learned rules and knowledge through make-believe play. The spirit of play is an important cultural asset. I thought that I wanted to leave "play" in the product's name."
How to Gocco
| In response to many questions about how to Gocco, I have created an online album showing photos of the process involved in making a Gocco screen print. You can also find tutorials on YouTube, examples of devotees to Gocco's work on Flickr and numerous blogs on the subject. If you have any further questions about the process, supplies or would be interested in lessons (in Sydney) in how to create your own one-off screen printed designs, please get in touch. Click here to view the album.
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