The University of Arkansas Printmaking area lab and RisoLab are located at PRESStudio (1580 W Mitchell St., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701) which encompasses almost 5000 square feet for various fine art print media processes, MFA studios, and gallery space.
Intaglio + Relief
- two (2) American French Tool Floor Model Etching Presses, 36 in. x 60 in.
- Charles Brand Floor Model Etching Press, 30 in. x 50 in.
- Charles Brand hot plate, 24 in. x 36 in.
- rosin aquatint box, accommodates 24 in. x 36 in. plates
- acid area with vertical ferric chloride bath (to be replaced with copper sulfate electro-etching, spring 2022)
- fume hood with ventilation
- Pexto metal plate shear
- large paper soaking sink and preparation area
- various Takach hand inking rollers and brayers
Lithography
- Takach Floor Model Lithographic Press, 40 in. x 72 in.
- Takach Floor Model Lithographic Press, 34 in. x 60 in.
- Takach aluminum plate backer, 30 in. x 40 in.
- Takach six hole punch registration system
- lithographic stones ranging from 10 in. x 14 in. to 24 in. x 36 in.
- hydraulic lift
- graining sink with levigators
- various leather rollers
- various Takach hand inking rollers and brayers
Screenprinting
- ATMA manual vacuum printing table, 27.5 in. x 31.5 in.
- Blackline WDX backlit washout booth
- Cam Spray pressure washer
- various scoop coaters and squeegees
- various moveable printing stations with hinges
Darkroom
- Amergraph AdVantage 150 exposure unit, 30 in. x 40 in.
- equipped with UV safelights, storage, and preparation space
Letterpress
- Vandercook Universal I
- Vandercook No. 1 proof press
- two (2) Provisional Presses
- Boxcar Base, 9 in. x 12 in.
- furniture and selection of wood type and lead foundry type
Foil Imaging (Virginia A. Myers)
- Iowa Foil Printer
- Hotplate and working surfaces
- Extensive library of hot-stamped foil
RISOlab
- iMacs equipped with Adobe, Autodesk, and other software
- Risograph SF5450
- Risograph FR3950
- ten (10) color drums
- HP Color LaserJet Professional CP5225dn
- more information here
Bindery
- Dahle 848 stack cutter
- Lassco LJ-2 paper jogger
- creasing machine
- perfect binder
- Martin Yale P7200 paper folder
- FP 1-XLS paper drill
- Lassco 50-B corner rounder
- finishing presses
- board, weights, binding supplies
Digital / Post-Digital
- iMacs equipped with Adobe, Autodesk, and other software
- Epson Stylus Pro 3880, 17 in.
- Epson Stylus Pro 7890, 24 in.
- US Cutter SC vinyl plotter, 25 in.
- access to other digital documentation equipment and lighting
- access to Advanced Technology 2D Lab and Advanced Technology 3D Lab
General Studio
- extensive ventilation
- stationary and moveable work surfaces
- numerous glass inking stations
- flat files
- drying racks
- sewing machine
- digital projector and sound system
MFA
- semi-private studios located adjacent tomainstudio
- other private and semi-private studios located on campus or downtown Fayetteville