- Following 1.1K
- Followers 14.5K
- Engagement 0.65%
- Avg likes 101
- Avg comments 3
About Aafke Mertens
Aafke Mertens (@riso_pop) is an eCommerce/DTC creator on Instagram. The account has 14,482 followers and 561 published posts. Recent posts average 101 likes and 3 comments, an engagement rate of 0.65%.
With 14.5K followers, Aafke Mertens is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Aafke Mertens follows 1,054 accounts, so the audience is roughly 14 times the size of the list followed. Aafke Mertens uses an Instagram professional account. Flinque files Aafke Mertens under a single category, eCommerce/DTC.
The Instagram bio for Aafke Mertens runs to 20 words across 4 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Aafke Mertens dates from October 2026.
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561 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Aafke Mertens, 8 are carousels and 2 are single images. That mix leans toward carousels. Aafke Mertens has built a substantial archive of 561 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 26 followers for each post published. Aafke Mertens also keeps 7 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 123 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include risopop, workshops, studio, creative and making. The captions tag #risopop, #riso, #risograph, #workshop and #amsterdam.
September was a tornado of workshops, courses, markets and lovely encounters! That month went by in the blink of an eye;)
September’s colour combo is Teal & Fluo Orange! And yes, our Fluo Orange drum is finally back in action, brighter than ever! ❤️🔥
The cover features a gorgeous illustration by Finish illustrator inspired by his recent trip to Amsterdam! 💫
Inside, you'll find all about our Market Madness, from our own market to in Rotterdam, Bijdehand market in and the Volkshotel in Amsterdam!
We also welcomed our new French intern who designed the wonderfully chimeric poster inside this issue! 🌌
Last but not least, check out our October workshop calendar! The month has already started, but there are still a few spots available. Come and join us! ☕
See you at the studio or in the shop! 💌
Open Thursday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
#risopop #riso #risograph #workshop #amsterdam
For this Fall/Winter season we are welcoming Clara & Lucile as part of our intern team 🔥🙌🏽 coincidentally both from the same city in France, they have found each other again in this small studio in Amsterdam 😉
✨ Lucile (on the right): “Heyy everyone, I am a 20 years old french recent graduate. I enjoy immersing myself in new environments and meeting new people who fuel my creative inspiration and broaden my horizons, so I am eager to meet everyone during the upcoming workshops ☺️
✨ Clara (on the left): “Hi! I can’t believe it’s already been a month since I joined Riso Pop as the new intern! I’m officially hooked and so excited to keep diving deeper into the beautifully wild and unpredictable world of Risography.”⚡️
Welcome to you both!
Our 4-week Colour Mixing Course is all about learning how Riso inks really work together: from prepping your layers and colour overlaps to printing order, gradients and building your own colour combinations. ✨
Over four Saturday mornings, we’ll dive deeper into colour mixing, create useful colour references and learn how to plan your designs with the final print in mind. You’ll then put everything into practice with a personal project of your own.
And because we’re learning together, there’ll be plenty of time to share results, compare combinations and learn from each other along the way. 💛
Perfect if you already have some experience with Riso and want to take your skills further!
💻 This is a digital course, so you will need a laptop or iPad and be comfortable working in Photoshop, Procreate or similar software.
4 Saturday mornings this October, starting on the 10th. More info & booking via the link in bio ✨
Also big shout out to our poster child who’s process, from the last course, we’re sharing here 😉😙
Autumn is here, and we’re ready for cozy evenings, inky fingers and lots of creative experiments at the studio! ✨
This October, we’ve got a lovely mix of workshops to keep your creativity flowing. From making your own autumn notebook and experimenting with Riso photography to playful zines, spooky garlands and a special Day of the Dead workshop. 🎃
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, dive deeper into Riso or simply spend a creative evening with lovely people, there’s something for you! 🙌🏽
Swipe through to discover our October workshops and find your next creative adventure. ✨
All workshops are open for booking via our website. Link in bio!
See you at the studio! 💛
#risopop #risoworkshops #creativestudio
Missed a bit of studio life while you were away on holiday? We’ve got you covered with our August recap! 🧚🏻♀️
This month’s colour combo was meant to be Fluo Orange & Orange… but our Fluo Orange drum decided to take a little break, so Fluo Pink came to the rescue! 🧡💛🩷
Our cover features 's iconic Tabasco from his Sauces and Ingredients in Bottles series: spicy, colourful and perfect for this issue 🌶️
And inside, you’ll find a beautiful poster featuring peaches in a basket with gorgeous details and colours 🍑
Aafke returned from maternity leave, we welcomed lots of lovely people for workshops, and even had Alice from join us for Mono Riso Workshop. We also tried two brand-new workshops: Riso Mapmaking and the Amsterdam Riso Adventure Walk! 🤸🏻♀️🌎
See you at the studio or in the shop 💌
Open Thursday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
#risopop #riso #risograph #workshop #amsterdam
A recipe doesn’t have to be about food. It can be a recipe for a good morning, for friendship, for getting unstuck, for making change, or anything you’d like to share or pass on.
Next weekend, April Gertler from WIRWIR Berlin is joining us at Riso Pop for two creative mornings of experimenting with ideas, image, text and Riso printing.
Everyone will create their own “recipe”, and together we’ll print and bind them into one collective Riso zine, with 5 copies for each participant to take home! 💌
No previous Riso experience needed!
📅 19 + 20 September ⏰ 10:00–14:30 📍 Riso Pop, Amsterdam
🐦 Early Bird €95 until September 11th
Come make a recipe with us! Book your spot via the link in bio.
#risopop #risozinemaking #zinemaking
Whether you’re looking to start a new creative project, get more comfortable with Riso, or simply spend some time making and experimenting, our zine-making courses are a great place to dive in.✌🏽
Join our 6-week zine-making course for a deeper dive into zines and Riso, or, if you’re short on time, join us for a two half-day weekend course hosted by from
This September and turn your ideas into something you can hold, print and share.✨😎
#zinemaking #risozine #risopop #risoworkshop #zineprinting
We are bringing along selections of our favorite prints, zines and other studio goodies ✨ come say hi, have a browse and support our community of riso makers 🙌🏽
We’ll be popping up at a few places throughout the month ~ come find us 😚
✨Sat 5th at (we’ll be on the corner with Biesboschstraat)
✨ Fri 11 & Sat 12 at
✨ Sat 12th at
✨ Sunday 27th at
#creativemarkets #marketcalendar #risopop
We’re back with our course calendar! More time, more depth, more RISO 🙌🏽 experiment, develop ideas and explore the possibilities of this printing technique.
We have exciting guest workshops again in our space: is back with her ink making masterclass and we have April from with an exciting take on recipe zines 😎👌🏽
From zine making, exploring recipes, file prep and natural inks: plenty to dive into this autumn 🍂
Check out our link in bio for more info and book your spot!!
#risopop #creativeworkshop #riso
September is here and we’re easing into autumn 🍂 the Riso Pop way: with ink, paper, bright colours and plenty of things to make!
Come learn something new, or continue your riso journey ✨ explore our workshops and courses! (Courses in next post!) Bookings are open! 🔥🎉
#risopop #risoworkshop
Aafke Mertens's engagement
Aafke Mertens's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.65%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 154 followers. An average post collects 101 likes and 3 comments, close to 34 likes for each comment.
Engagement rate
0.65%
- Avg likes
- 101
- Avg comments
- 3
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 154
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Who is Aafke Mertens?
Aafke Mertens (@riso_pop) is an eCommerce/DTC creator on Instagram. Aafke Mertens uses an Instagram professional account. The Instagram bio for Aafke Mertens runs to 20 words across 4 lines.
How many followers does Aafke Mertens have?
Aafke Mertens has 14,482 followers on Instagram (14.5K). Aafke Mertens follows 1,054 accounts, so the audience is roughly 14 times the size of the list followed. Aafke Mertens has built a substantial archive of 561 posts.
What is Aafke Mertens's engagement rate?
Aafke Mertens's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.65%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 154 followers. An average post collects 101 likes and 3 comments, close to 34 likes for each comment.
What does Aafke Mertens post about on Instagram?
Flinque files Aafke Mertens under a single category, eCommerce/DTC. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Aafke Mertens, 8 are carousels and 2 are single images. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Aafke Mertens repeatedly use the words risopop, workshops, studio, creative and making. Aafke Mertens's captions carry hashtags such as #risopop, #riso and #risograph. Aafke Mertens writes those captions mainly in English. Aafke Mertens keeps 7 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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