Print Gocco
Print Gocco is a simple home screenprinting device. Originally from Japan, it has now developed a cult following all over the world.
There are different types of Gocco machines - from the basic PG-5 (costs around US$100) to the PG Arts model (costs around US $350). The different models offer different features.
Some uses for the Gocco: cardmaking, art prints, T-shirt (and other fabric) printing, ceramic printing, wood printing, printing on plastics and felt, among others.
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Suppliers / Where To Buy Gocco:
- Welsh Products - Sales of Print Gocco kits, accessories, supplies, training books and videos
- Northwood Studios - Print Gocco kits, accessories, printable fabric and paper
- Nehoc - Australian supplier of print gocco units, accessories and supplies.
- Paper Source - Print Gocco units, kits, accessories and other printing supplies. Also has a video tutorial!
- Print Addict Japan - eBay store of a Gocco artist selling new and used Print Gocco kits, materials, and other supplies from Japan.
Additional Info:
Save Gocco - Movement to save Print Gocco in the U.S. (and anywhere else it’s no longer available)
Gocco @ Flickr - Group of folks sharing each other’s gocco print ideas and projects.
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