Gocco Printing: A How-To Video

I've always wanted to try gocco and now I'm going to buy a kit for sure!! I'm so excited, thanks for the lesson!

wow.. this is so cool, I saw ppl selling this but I have no idea who it works. Awesome! Thanks for showing us!

Thanks for highlighting the Gocco process! Since you asked :) here are a few examples of my work: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9371852 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9373829 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9393696

So awesome Julie and Bre!! You made it look soooooo easy! thanks!

I've combined my love of Gocco and Polaroid. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5681596

This how-to is perfect! Anyone can gocco print after watching this!

go gocco go! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9531669 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9264549

Great video! I've got myself set up: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8953100 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9052202 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9346855 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9107913 And hopefully more to come soon! Thanks for asking. :)

Great video, I've got myself set up: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8953100 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9052202 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9107913 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9346855 And hopefully more soon! Thanks for asking! :)

oops sorry for the double post, looked like etsy ate my comment even after refreshing, but now there are two.

I didn't know the bulbs were coated in poison! Ack! Thanks for saving my life Julie. ps: my whole shop is full of Gocco. it is my favorite thing ever. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9479834

I want a Gocco! I'd make prints of LLAMAS and stuff!

carp! i've wanted one for so long, but fear it like i fear a trick knee! thanks for showing us - it looks so easy. im still freaked out about the inking process. awesome video.

that was a great video! we do gocco designs too. that kit was the best xmas gift ever!!! it really is easy to do. we have cards now, and we'll do patches and other fabric things soon... ...perhaps even a llama...

Wet Paint in St Paul carries Gocco supplies. http://www.wetpaintart.com/ I have been using gocco printing over digital prints. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9215702

i love gocco!!!!!!!!

I love gocco. My sister and I got one (she runs our shop with me) and we have gocco parties whenever we are home on the holidays. It's so awesome! I wish supplies were easier to come by...there's some great shops on etsy who sell supplies...just wish the local art stores carried 'em too.

Yay Julie and Bre, that was great! I'm a little over obsessed with the gocco, as you can probably tell by peeking in my shop. :)

Aww, wow! I loved this.

http://www.etsy.com/your_shop.php?rand=1024164014

Yay! I'm so glad you guys did this! I've been dying to know exactly how to Gocco print. I can't wait to buy my own kit (:

Bre's Back! The Llamas are very happy! I look forward to learning more about Etsy!

yay for gocco! great tutorial! i too made gocco valentines: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8988554 can't wait to see what everyone makes next.

Thanks a lot Julie. Now I HAVE to get one of these! I even did a treasury on west about my obsession earlier today. This just cements the whole thing really :)

i really really want one!

Wow, thanks to everyone who commented! And for all the folks posting about their gocco work! I'm going to go check it out now! rewindforward and cyenobite - *pling* (the sound of bonus points)

What is all this talk of llamas? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9040458

Thank you all for the comments. I love everyone's Gocco prints. Etsy is a veritable Gocco gallery. You guys are the best! xoxo

Had a Gocco for christmas am now totally addicted!!! Another good supplier is Northwood Studios, run by Judy Funk http://northwoodstudios.tripod.com Here aare my latest creations!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9380004 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9379747

ooohh, me wants. shame its so expensive. im gonna have to try and save up and gets me one of these. Ta for tutorial. . . Llamas

this is a great tutorial, i ordered my gocco last week and can't wait for it to arrive!

Ohhh! I love it! Now if only we can get these babies distributed in the States... at least we have intrepid etsy sellers!! Thanks Julie and Bre.

I will not try a new craft, I will not try a new craft, I will not try a new craft.....(keep repeating until I believe it). Great video! :-)

Woo Gocco! I looooooove gocco! And here's a link to one of mine, as requested! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9268753

Oh great! Now I want one! :)

Wow, wow, WOW. Now I'm adding one of those toys to my wishlist. Thanks so much for sharing with this vid!

Yeah I'm so glad someone wrote an article of this. I love to gocco anything especially custom orders on wedding invites http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9353070 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9101968 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9024940 Thanks for looking Mrs. Fadingflowers

Thanks for this How-to. I'm even more impressed now with the work of the gocco sellers on etsy. But it looks fun doing =^x^=

I've wanted one of these for years but was never clear exactly how to use one. Thanks for the great video lesson (and links to sellers) ... now I will finally own a gocco! Can't wait to play!

Loved it! Gocco is SO much fun. I was definitely scared of it at first, but now, much to my boyfriend's annoyance, I Gocco everyday! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/uglykitty/sets/72157601246551065/)

I always wondered what the process looked like! I am using a great deal of restraint by not buying one of these....I have to focus on my jewelry shop...too many supplies and too little time!!

argylewhale - *pling pling*

i have always been intrigued by grocco but it all seemed so intimidating to me. turns out, it's no sweat and just *mildly* toxic! ;) sweet! thanks, julie. thanks, bre. i'm definitely gonna have to look into get me one of these now. . .

"Wow, i mean just wow" Is there any limit to the amount of talent on this site? I have a whole new love interest now.

I love it!!! Now I want to buy tons of them for my friends to have a gocco party! Thank you!

Awwww! i saw madelaine! bun up bow bo!

good job on the video! *it is so nice that those of us beyond driving range to the Labs can be a part of them like this... and also that you all are fostering creative growth & the exploration of new media and techniques! (i remember when gocco first came out and i always wanted one too...so, i am restraining myself from hitting the supplier links) well done & more, more!

Say it ain't so...another gadget I MUST have...how about printing on fabric?

Great video Julie! Per your request, here is a link to my first attempt at Gocco: http://www.flickr.com/photos/punkahontas/2109175661/in/set-72157603894252827/ PS. The lab coats were a nice touch!

Oh Poo! Seems just about everyone here is having a good time with their Gocco apart from me. Everytime I use it I can't get a good exposure on my screen - just comes out patchy like a bad photocopy... even after watching this vid! Any advice?

Great vid! I love my gocco :)

Oh NO! Now I want a gocco!!! How fun.

Great video! I just got my Gocco and Julie helped me in the forums, she is so nice! I created these journals http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=24313§ion_id=5315579 and this card http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9304676 Someone above mentioned Northwood Studio for Gocco supplies. Their Gocco grrrl cleaner is awesome it even gets crusty old paint off.

thank you so much. Now I must get one !

Your video was great, thank you. Gocco-ing is addictive, with no surface safe! My next project...printing onto fabric. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9363663 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9106116

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9453044 thanks you have given me one less thing to explain to people, i can now just steer them to this video!

madebythem- they didn't cover it in this video, but are you using your blue filter screen during your exposing? it's supposed to be between the screen and bulbs (from what i understand, and have been doing) when using a photocopy as your original. With the carbon pens it is not needed. Also, the newer your copy the better i have found. Old copies often do not expose clearly. Hope this helps! There's nothing worse then using up your last bulbs!

thanks for all the gocco info! here are some of my 1st attempt at gocco. i must say...its a pretty cool little machine! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9239354 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9239540 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9239601 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9239601

oh, you did a lovely job of showing how fun and easy gocco'ing is. thank you so much!! i can't get enough of my little gocco. wish i had more time. another great thing from this amazing country. japan.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8909636 I have only used my Gocco twice. I'm always running different directions all at once. :)

yay gocco! i have some sweet gocco printed cards in my shop... http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5041675§ion_id=5255288

Very awesome and educational (in an awesome kind of way)!

Man, I really want one now. I'd print up my sweet hedgehogs, squirrels, owls, and llamas.

I found one, old style, at goodwill!!! Haven't used it yet. The video tutorial was really helpful to me. Thanks so much. You rock.

*sigh* I want a gocco. Great tute! I will be on the hunt to find a gocco:)

Will you be my boo? Here are the cards that were printed in the video: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9602574

is anyone around? can i use my pencil drawing to burn the screen or should i go over the pencil with the gocco pen?

Great Video! I just posted it on my Myspace blog. Im Promoting ETSY on my profile & added a few of your Videos! So cool! Now I want to try it too! you two were great & so fun! Thanks for sharing! gota go see everyones links! Cheers! ~

also- etsy has a gocco street team: http://team.etsy.com/profilest/gocco.shtml

I love this! I've worked with the THEREMOFAX technique with my students to make quick easy silkscreens. Has anyone else used this process?

Thanks so much Etsy! After watching your video I gained the confidence to create my first ever gocco print! It is super cute. In all of its sparrow tattoo style glory. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9794395 You have also inspired me to create a "how to clean up your gocco" tutorial. I shall post it here once it is completed. (Give me a couple of weeks as I might not be able to tear myself away from gocco at the current moment.

Thank you! This is so cool!!!! Can't wait to get one (even though my mom doesn't get it lol my dad does since he works in graphic design).

Does any one know about the fabric gocco printers? Could you do a tutorial on them? Anything special about them? Can you print paper on them too? Thanks

Oh my gosh! This is so much fun! I've wanted a Gocco for years but didn't really know how to use it or where to get one. Your video was so inspiring. Here are my first prints! http://flickr.com/photos/armchairgypsy/2293814819/ I'm in love! Thank you etsy!

Yay! How cool. It was very strange (but awesome) to see myself in an etsy video. (Too bad my name is not spelled Madlane). :P

Great job, loved the video, made it look so easy. Made me totally want one. Now I need to decide if it is right for me. I would really like to give it a try. I also need to find the best, most reliable place to get one. I will be in San Francisco soon, maybe I could pick one up there.

Oh, I just bought a Gocco machine!! I'm so excited you made a how-to video, I haven't printed anything yet because just reading the directions that came with the kit didn't really help me visualize how it worked. This video demonstration and tips have really helped, I'm definitely going to start Gocco-ing now. Thanks a bunch!

I'm selling a gocco machine here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13064406

Can you print on fabric with this??

You can, but you'll need to special gocco fabric inks.

This is a great video thanks! It was incredibly helpful. It inspired me to hunt one down myself! Here's my first print: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13214469

Thanks Danielle for sending me the link to this. I am totally inspired and now on the hunt for my own gocco!

I'm so sad... I have wanted to try this out for awhile but now that the products are discontinued... I don't think its gonna happen :(

Check out my Gocco prints! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12401276

Gocco machines haven't been made for distribution in the US for some time now, but I just learned from a friend in Japan that the company that makes the Gocco machines has stopped manufacturing them altogether! So sad...

I've always wanted to try gocco printing. But, with the production of supplies ending, I won't get a chance:( I hope someone starts manufacturing them again.

Nope- still intimidated! I like to keep things like this to the professionals so I can envy them :) I do need to find something quick and easy to make my tags, though. Mine take forever cutting out & glueing the layers together....I need a good punch!

super-charming video! (helpful too!) we also have a shop full of gocco goodness: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13369793 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13447634 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11789663 and, not to be a downer, but i've heard rumors that riso is threatening to discontinue gocco again--does anyone know if this is true?

My understanding is Riso will not be making the machines, but will continue to make the inks, screen, bulbs, etc. I hope so anyway, or else I am in trouble!

Riso has issued a statement about discontinuing gocco. As far as I know, it is official. All the sites I had been getting my supplies from have these disclaimers up now. Supplies will be shipped to the US suppliers presumably through December only? Supplies are kinda low everywhere and prices are up. :(

thanks, paperwren! i hope that's right or i'm in trouble too.

What a great vid. We keep meaning to dust off our Gocco and get some cards up and yall just convinced us to do just that!

what wonderful thing!!!!!!! I love it!

So cool! This is the first time I've seen the whole Gocco process.

it is so cool, i am impressed because it is really fast and easy! i want one now!!!!!!!!!! wonderful!

I bought one last spring after learning about it and watching the video! Here are some popular gocco sellers of mine.. I'M Yours Gocco Card http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14441648 Fish Family http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11868350 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11493306

oh, this is fun and easy to make the print!! will try!! thanks for sharing!!

I never saw a gocco in action before! It looks like fun! You should check fricdementol.etsy.com, she makes he most amazing things with gocco printing!

Great job! That looks like a lot of fun!

I am getting a gocco printer tomorrow for free...woo-hoo! I have been looking for one here in Japan for awhile now and oddly here they are regarded as a childs toy. I was told over and over again to check toys-r-us for one. I was surprised that there seemed to be no awareness of the cancer risk associated with the bulbs.

I've wanted one of these amazing machines for years now. I can't get hold of one in the UK and am worried that if I do finally get one, the supplies will be limited and eventually run dry. Does anyone know if there is any info on the subject?

Just new to etsy and stumbled across this post. Have had my gocco for what must be 25 years now. Bought it in a sale at an educational suppliers and got lots of lamps when I saw them on offer. Have made so many Christmas cards and postcards over the years, not to mention business cards - and I know so many friends and familly still treasure these and get the cards out every Chtistmas! What a shame to see it go Obviously the end of an era!

OMG!!! I went to art school for printmaking and spent many toxic hours cleaning my silkscreens out only to later sell my equipment once I graduated because I didn't have the set-up at home. Not once did I ever hear about Gocco from any instructors or other students as a possibility . I want to try!

Quarterpast6: join the Gocco Yahoo! groups forum here for extra info on the state of Gocco, it's a very helpful community as well: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gocco-printers/ TokyoMommy: Could you please explain a bit more about the cancer risks of the bulbs, or cite some URL's for additional info??? Thanks! And nothing but Gocco stuff here in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5094003

My gocco printer has been sitting lonely on my craft shelf for nearly a year. I busted her out and made the most gnarliest gift bags for my last craft show! I even goccoed some moleskines! i'm living in explaination points now! thank you for the tutorial for i could seem to understand the directions that came with the kit. Viva Etsy!

Is this necessary to have Gocco?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO my dad had 2 riso printers in his attic, but all the manuals are in japanese YOU SAVED ME

i love the cuckoo!!

ive done it Ive finally used my gocco G5 yay!!!! it all worked out splendidly. I kept it simple just using one colour for starters and will now move into something a little more adventurous next time. Thanks so much for the vid I had to run back and forth during the process just to ensure I was doing the right thing. :)

just received my PG-10 from printaddict today--what joy!! I have wanted one for years!! Thanks for the tutorial. Mine came with a video, but the sound doesn't work, so this was a huge help. Any advice on how to clean the screen--and is it good for more than one use? Also, I saw some one using two masters in the video, but would love to know how and when to do this. Thanks again--can't wait to try it out!

that's really cool. I've saw some Gocco print for sale and wondered what it was.

I just got my Gocco and am so disappointed. I have already wasted 6 bulbs and 3 screens. My image will not burn AT ALL.I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong and no one else seems to ever have this problem. I'm using a photocopy with the blue filter. Does anyone have any idea what might be wrong??

This video has been a major help! I received my PG-10 Gocco yesterday and quickly discovered all the instructions were in Japanese! Thank you, Etsy, for keeping this blog up even though I see it was published a couple years ago. Happy Gocco-ing :)

i found a gocco in the corner of a thrift store in the middle of nowhere today for 8 bucks. woop! upon returning home i immediately got onto etsy, keeper and imparter of knowledge about all things cool to know, to find out how this plastic fantastic works. great tutorial. off to give it a go right now....

Ahhh!! I must have a Gocco now!!! But, I have no idea about the differences between each version! Which should I get?? HELP PLEASEEE

That's really nice~first time heard gocco printing~I want try it~!!! XDXDXD

Can you use a home printer that has a high carbon ink? If so, does anyone know which one? Or who makes high carbon ink for printers? Thanks