Ultra Mega

05/07/2026

Very pleased to be hosting another venue for 😎

We're gonna be going alllll Saturday. But tickets are close to selling out! So get yours NOW, and see you then!!

03/27/2026

03/07/2026

01/26/2026

J-cards, business cards, tape labels, and CD inserts for TOAD-EATER‼️

Was really stunned to see these come out. Everything just worked. Great designs that account for the tendency of Riso to misregister prints, and excellent color matching between the green (cornflower blue + yellow!) ink and green cassette.

These are SO cool. I'm going to be shoving them in the faces of everyone interested in printing here in the studio for a long time to come. ✌️

01/15/2026

Sweatshirts for ‼️

Erin is amazing.

I needed a bit more time than either of us anticipated to figure out printing on polyester blends. My water-based ink didn't like to stick to these sweaters, so it took a lot of experimenting (with some tips from !) to get it right.

She was incredibly, incredibly patient while I worked out the kinks. It's a huge boon to work with folks like Erin, who give me the opportunity to try new kinds of projects (and expand what Ultra Mega can do!) when there are unknowns at play.

Also, is straight up some of the best food you can get in Lansing. The rotating menu is always a hit, and the classics are reliable and sooooo good. Super thankful to be in the same neighborhood. Always try to snag one of their baked goods when they're available!

P.S. 📸

My phone camera is a little broken, so parts of my pics always turn out a bit blurry / out for focus. That's bad news for promoting a visual medium!

Getting another phone isn't in the cards, so let me know if you have other camera recommendations. Got some really cool projects coming up, and wanna do them justice in the photos!

Thanks guys. ✨

01/03/2026

600 of these bad boys printed 👾

A while back, reached with a huuuuge order for a small studio: 600 tote bags, single color print, with a very fun design drawn by one of their in-house staff.

It took hours and hours and hours. And it was the greatest opportunity UM has had to date.

When you do the same thing 600 times in a row, your regular processes break down. Some tools wear faster then you expect, and you notice just how slow your normal routine is when stacked up. Stuff you might not catch only doing print runs of 10-25. A great chance for a hard look at how to make jobs quite a bit easier in the future.

A big print run like this is the #1 way that you can support Ultra Mega. This particular job got us materials for our Open Print days, along with some new tools for screen printing. Future jobs will help expand our Riso colors, put on more events that connect artists in Lansing, and maybe (one day!) move out of my living room.

We're in a great spot right now, having a lot of fun, getting to work with great artists. Excited to keep on doing it! 👾

01/02/2026

Next round of Risograph open studios! 👾

Here's what to know before dropping by:

👾 You don't need to know anything about Risograph printing! In fact, seeing it firsthand is the best way to get a feel for it!

👾 Riso can be cheap, but printing still costs money. Expect to pay for materials so we can keep open studio running!

👾 Paper selection is important! Our machine can handle printing images up to 8.25" x 14" (about legal size) and requires UNCOATED paper. We have some cheap stuff on hand for you to experiment with!

👾 I'm actually just one guy! While education is my goal, it'll be impossible for me to walk everyone through all their projects step by step. Be open to experimenting and shove perfection out the door!

👾 Ultra Mega is home studio, operated out of my living room. If you don't know the address, please DM here or ask a friend who does!

Did I miss anything? Shoot me a message with any questions you have! Looking forward to seeing what you guys make. :^)

12/31/2025

👾 WHAT IS ULTRA MEGA? 👾

For a print studio, it's kind of a lot. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

>👾 Custom screen printing and Risograph services❗
>👾 Live screen printing demonstrations❗
>👾 An open studio for artists to use together❗
>👾 Event planning (check out )❗

In 2025, we had a BUNCH of goals and we smashed through most of them. Here's a list of the stuff we wanna do AND keep doing:

>👾 Screen print gig posters and band shirts❗
>👾 Offer in-depth Risograph workshops❗
>👾 Organize screenings of cool indie films❗
>👾 Get a vending machine and stock local artists❗
>👾 Help Lansing self-publish their comics and zines❗
>👾 Paint a building BRIGHT yellow (this'll take a while)❗

Thanks for having loads of fun with us this year. :) While Ultra Mega is technically run by one person, it wouldn't be possible without the absolutely insane amount of support it's gotten to get things up and running. These days, every week is an exciting new project, and I'm convinced it's only gonna get cooler from here.

Get ready for a lot more fun! Don't be a stranger. 👾

12/20/2025

I am such a fan boy when it comes to local bands. 👾

Every act is a small miracle of so many pieces coming together. The technology, the skill, the people, etc. It's so, so much. And bands just make it happen over and over again. I'm never gonna get over it.

For that reason, I'm always excited to print a gig poster. I hope I get to crank out a million more in my lifetime.

I made designer .whackley operate our Riso for this one. A fantastic design for that Fluo Pink ink. There's gonna be about ~200 of these floating around real soon, so keep an eye out. And make sure to mark Jimifest in your calendar!

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Printed on an SF5130 Risograph Duplicator
with Fluorescent Pink and Black ink
on bright white 65 # cover stock

12/14/2025

A handful of printed goods from our first Open Print day! 👾

Wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it all went off without a hitch. We got everything folks wanted to print finished just before the official end of the day.

It's a little less than a week before our next one. If you're riso-curious, please join us! And if you have questions beforehand, don't be afraid to reach out. :)