The 4D Lab at EWU is a unique maker’s space featuring a variety of digital and analog modes of creation, including 3D printing, poster printing, vinyl cutting, Risograph printing, and more. As an EWU design student, you’ll be able to experiment with this equipment and take your work from screen to production.
Catalyst Building, Room 172B
601 E. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Come say hi!
M-Th: 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
F: By Appointment
To make an appointment, contact Kirk Reinkens (kreinkens@ewu.edu)
Animation created using the 4D Lab Riso
You can pay for your 4D purchases and services with a credit/debit card via the EWU Marketplace.
| Material | Type | Quality | Price ($2 min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymaker Polylite | PLA | Standard (0.25mm) | $0.10 per gram |
| High (0.15mm) | $0.20 per gram | ||
| nGen ColorFabb | PLA | Standard (0.25mm) | $0.10 per gram |
| High (0.15mm) | $0.20 per gram | ||
| Polymaker PolyFlex | TPU95 (“Flex Rubber”) | High (0.15mm) | $0.20 per gram |
| Material | Type | Color | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracal 651 | Adhesive Vinyl (permanent) | Assorted | $3 per sq. ft. |
| Oracal 631 | Adhesive Vinyl (removable) | Assorted | $3 per sq. ft. |
| Siser EasyWeed | Heat Transfer Vinyl | Black or White | $5 per sq. ft. |
| Transfer Tape* | Adhesive Vinyl Applicator | Transparent | $2 per sq. ft. |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Master | $5.00 |
| Ink for Copies | $0.07 per color per copy |
| Paper | Contact for pricing and availability |
For larger, more complex Riosgraph printing projects, reach out to Kirk Reinkens (kreinkens@ewu.edu) for consultation and a custom quote. To see what this pricing looks like in practice, see our sample project pricing breakdowns below.
| Material | Price |
|---|---|
| Collet Back Buttons | $0.25 each |
| Magnet Back Buttons | $0.25 each |
| Material | Price Per Linear Foot |
|---|---|
| 17" 90gsm Matte Roll | $4 |
| 24” Plain / Bond Roll | $4 |
| 42" Plain / Bond Roll | $7 |
| 42” Heavyweight Matte Roll | $8 |
| 24” Photo Luster | $6 |
Interested in learning how to use the equipment? Sign up for DESN 396: Fab Lab (2 Credits) and get firsthand experience with the pros. You’ll complete a different project with each machine in the lab and receive guidance along the way.
Risograph printing draws from an eclectic history of both manual and digital processes, merging the logic and charm of screenprinting with the reliability and speed of the workhorse photocopier. Offering an array of unique spot colors, makers are introduced to explosive colors that are otherwise unachievable through standard digital printing.
While “CMYK-like” color combinations are somewhat achievable, non-standard color combinations are where Riso proves most exciting, including duotones and tritones. Because each color is printed one layer at a time, multicolor registration will never be perfect, resulting in unique, one of a kind prints. Layering methods, including overprinting, knockouts, and trapping, provide differing ways to experiment with registration.
For a quick and easy way to test color separations in your own work, download Spectrolite.
Have a Riso project in mind, but not sure where to start? Contact Kirk Reinkens (kreinkens@ewu.edu).
| Sample | Color Name | Hex | Pantone | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Black | 000000 | BLACK U | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
 | Blue | 0078BF | 3005 U | 0, 120, 191 | 99, 22, 0, 1 |
 | Bright Red | F15060 | 032 U | 241, 80, 96 | 0, 67, 60, 5 |
 | Fluorescent Orange | FF7477 | 805 U | 255, 116, 119 | 0, 55, 53, 0 |
 | Fluorescent Pink | FF48B0 | 806 U | 255, 72, 176 | 0, 72, 31, 0 |
 | Green | 00A95C | 354 U | 0, 169, 92 | 73, 0, 81, 0 |
 | Metallic Gold | AC936E | 872 U | 172, 147, 110 | 22, 33, 68, 8 |
 | Mint | 82D8D5 | 324 U | 130, 216, 213 | 38, 0, 16, 0 |
 | Orchid | BB76CF | 2582 U | 187, 118, 207 | 28, 51, 0, 0 |
 | Yellow | FFE800 | YELLOW U | 255, 232, 0 | 0, 9, 100, 0 |
| Component | Breakdown | Quantity | Unit Price | Subtotals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Black | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Fluorescent Orange | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
| Paper | Personal Paper | 50 Sheets | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Ink for Copies | Black | 50 Prints | $0.07 | $3.50 |
| Fluorescent Orange | 50 Prints | $0.07 | $3.50 | |
| Grand Total | $17.00 |
| Component | Breakdown | Quantity | Unit Price | Subtotals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters | Black | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Fluorescent Pink | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
| Mint | 1 | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
| Paper | Dept. of DESN Construction Paper | 50 Sheets | $0.67 | $33.74 |
| Ink for Copies | Black | 50 Prints | $0.07 | $3.50 |
| Fluorescent Pink | 50 Prints | $0.07 | $3.50 | |
| Mint | 50 Prints | $0.07 | $3.50 | |
| Total | $59.24 |