Production

Resources

On Campus:

PSUGD Riso Lab (Rad Lab)

Student-access Risograph for zines, posters, prints, and experimentation

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COTA Digital Facilities (PSU)

Laser cutters, 3D printing, CNC routing, computer labs, large-format printing, and equipment checkout.


The Workshops! (PSU)

Wood shop, metal shop, digital fabrication labs, laser cutting, 3D printing, tool checkout.

Button Resources

(AB 110 in the Art Office)

Art & Paper Supplies:

Kelly Paper

925 SE Clay St
Massive paper warehouse; parent sheets, reams, boards, custom cuts.

Columbia Art & Drafting Supply

1515 E Burnside St
Designer-friendly paper selections, drafting tools, print sleeves, boards.

Artist & Craftsman Supply

3393 SE 21st Ave & 2906 N Lombard St
Huge art-paper selection, sketchbooks, decorative sheets, specialty materials.

Art Supply Center

4950 SE Foster Rd + 2819 SE Ash St
Affordable print sleeves, backing boards, frames, unique paper finds.

Oblation Papers & Press

516 NW 12th Ave
Decorative papers, handmade sheets, letterpress materials, book arts supplies.

SCRAP PDX (Creative Reuse)

619 SE 6th
Sustainable art materials, envelopes, recycled paper, display props.

COLLAGE

3701 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 (+ multiple locations)

An art & craft supply store with a wide selection of paper, decorative sheets, craft supplies, stamps, and more.

Local Stickers/Buttons:

Saturn Stickers

3108 SE 50th Ave
High-quality vinyl stickers, great prices.

Sticker Ninja

1105 SE Morrison St
Waterproof vinyl stickers, flexible shapes, artist-favorite.

Sticker Orchard

81 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214
Portland-based custom stickers with creative finish options.

MotoGFX
Full-color custom stickers, die-cut vinyl decals, banners, and signs with ultra-fast turn around and low minimums for artist/brand printing

One Inch Round

7307 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206

Custom button and magnet manufacturer based in Portland, creating high-quality USA-made pins, button packs, and magnets. 


Portland Button Works

1505 N Bryant St, Portland, OR 97217

Boutique pin-back button maker and zine distro making custom buttons, magnets, and more with fast turnaround.

Local Printing:

Paperjam Press

838 NW 19th Ave
Artist-friendly digital printing, zines, books, postcards.

Symbiosis Printing

902 SE Spokane St
Fine art giclée prints, archival-quality production, color-matched prints.

Outlet PDX

2500 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Risograph printing, workshops, zine making, studio space, button-making, etc.


Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)

318 SE Main St, Suites 155 & 145, Portland, OR 97214
Community print studio and maker space offering risograph, print & zine labs, book arts tools, and workshops for independent publishing. 


Single File Studio

1028 SE Water Ave, Suite 238, Portland, OR 97214
Archival pigment (giclée) printing for artists and photographers with expert color management and high-quality papers.

Impress Printing

3115 NE Sandy Blvd, Suite 126, Portland, OR 97232
Full-service print shop offering digital, offset, and large-format printing with personalized local service.

Copyman

1242 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Digital printing, wide-format ink-jet, copying, scanning, and binding services located in downtown Portland.

Minuteman Press

(SE Portland) 3382 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Commercial printing including digital prints, custom labels, stickers, and a range of finishing services.

B&B Print Source

9040 SW Burnham St, Portland, OR 97223
Full-service local print company offering digital, offset, and large-format printing with strong production capabilities.

AlphaGraphics

(Downtown Portland)200 SW Market St, Suite 103, Portland, OR 97201
Digital printing, signage, and marketing materials with fast turnaround and professional finishing.

Oregon Blue Print

732 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Large-format digital printing specializing in banners, billboards, vehicle graphics, and environmental graphics.

3D Resources,

Wood, Reuse:

Tap Plastics (NE Portland)

acrylic, plastic fabrication, laser-cut materials

Mr. Plywood Inc 

Stock of plywood, hardwood panels, mouldings, MDF and sheet goods — ideal for building display bases, zine stands, props. 

ReClaim It

1 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Non-profit arts reuse store filled with reclaimed wood, metal, vintage hardware, odd parts and materials perfect for DIY art builds and creative display elements.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Portland Region

10445 SE Cherry Blossom Dr, Portland, OR 97216
Donated building materials, appliances, furniture and fixtures sold at discount — useful for bulk props or up-cycling onto display structures.

Lovett Salvage Shop (Lovett Deconstruction)

4315 NW St Helens Rd, Portland, OR 97210

Warehouse of historic and reclaimed lumber, vintage materials,rare salvage supplies for artists and makers working with reclaimed or unique materials.

Packaging/Shipping

Supplies:

Paperjam Press

838 NW 19th Ave
Artist-friendly digital printing, zines, books, postcards.

Symbiosis Printing

902 SE Spokane St
Fine art giclée prints, archival-quality production, color-matched prints.

Outlet PDX

2500 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
Risograph printing, workshops, zine making, studio space, button-making, etc.
https://www.outletpdx.com/riso-resources


Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)

318 SE Main St, Suites 155 & 145, Portland, OR 97214
Community print studio and maker space offering risograph, print & zine labs, book arts tools, and workshops for independent publishing. 


Single File Studio

1028 SE Water Ave, Suite 238, Portland, OR 97214
Archival pigment (giclée) printing for artists and photographers with expert color management and high-quality papers.

Impress Printing

3115 NE Sandy Blvd, Suite 126, Portland, OR 97232
Full-service print shop offering digital, offset, and large-format printing with personalized local service.

Copyman

1242 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Digital printing, wide-format ink-jet, copying, scanning, and binding services located in downtown Portland.

Minuteman Press

(SE Portland) 3382 SE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Commercial printing including digital prints, custom labels, stickers, and a range of finishing services.

B&B Print Source

9040 SW Burnham St, Portland, OR 97223
Full-service local print company offering digital, offset, and large-format printing with strong production capabilities.

AlphaGraphics

(Downtown Portland)200 SW Market St, Suite 103, Portland, OR 97201
Digital printing, signage, and marketing materials with fast turnaround and professional finishing.

Oregon Blue Print

732 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Large-format digital printing specializing in banners, billboards, vehicle graphics, and environmental graphics.

Tips/Where to buy:

Clear Bags & Protective Sleeves

  • Crystal clear sleeves (acid-free, archival)

  • Flap seal bags for prints

  • Gusset bags for bulkier items

  • Backing boards to keep prints flat

  • Riso/Zine safe sizes (5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, 11x14, 13x19)

Where to get:

Backing Boards & Chipboard

For stability + professionalism in presentation.

Include:

  • White backing board

  • Kraft chipboard

  • Crescent-board scraps

Where to get:

  • I’ve Been Framed

  • Columbia Art & Drafting

  • SCRAP (surprising amounts!)

Mailers & Shipping Envelopes

  • Rigid mailers

  • Stay-flat envelopes (for prints)

  • Bubble mailers

  • Mailing tubes (for posters)

  • Eco-friendly recycled options

Where to get:

  • USPS (free Priority Mail boxes)

  • Kelly Paper

  • PackagingSupplies.com

  • EcoEnclose (sustainable packaging)

  • Office Depot

Stickers, Labels & Branding Materials

Sellers often package products with:

  • Logo stickers

  • Thank you stickers

  • Price labels

  • Branded inserts (business cards, postcards)

  • Instruction cards

Twine, Ribbon, Tape & Decorative Finishing

Useful for elevating packaging & presentation

Include:

  • Cotton twine

  • Jute cord

  • Washi tape

  • Kraft tape

  • Custom printed tape

  • Metal clips & mini binder clips

Where to get:

  • Collage

  • SCRAP

  • Dollar Tree

  • Daiso

Boxes & Small Containers

For zines, small prints, pins, stickers, earrings, etc.

Include:

  • Flat Kraft boxes

  • Jewelry boxes

  • Small folding cartons

  • Drawer boxes

  • Wax-paper bags (popular for prints + stickers)

Where to get:

  • Craft Warehouse

  • ClearBags.com

  • Michaels

  • I’ve Been Framed (sometimes carries boxes)

Table Display Supplies (for fairs/markets)

Since packaging often overlaps with display:

Include:

  • Acrylic stands

  • Wire print racks

  • Easels

  • Small crates

  • Sign holders

  • Business card holders

Where to get:

  • SCRAP

  • Goodwill

  • Target

  • Collage

  • Tap Plastics

  • Daiso

  • Dollar Tree

Sustainability Notes

  • Choose recycled or compostable sleeves when possible

  • Reuse shipping materials

  • Buy from ClearBags’ Eco line

  • Use SCRAP for reclaimed or upcycled packaging

  • Avoid glitter / laminated materials

FINISHING & BINDING SERVICES

Places to assemble books, coil-bind zines, staple, trim, laminate, fold, score.

  • Kinkos/FedEx – coil binding, saddle-stitch, lamination

  • Office Depot – lamination, comb binding, spiral binding

  • IPRC – book binding tools + workshops

  • Copyman – trimming, binding, folding

  • Minuteman Press – scoring, folding, booklets

  • Outlet – coil binding, saddle-stitch

Print-Your-Own Stickers

  • Buy full-sheet 8.5x11 label paper (Avery or off-brand).

  • Print at home or in PSU labs.

  • Cut with: scissors, craft knife, guillotine cutter, or Cricut.

  • Optional: laminate sheet on top for waterproofing.

Works great for: test runs, freebies, small projects, sticker sheets.