Appreciate the advice. I have learned to do that and now I do that every chance I get. Wherever I can fit a design, I'll fit it!. Sometimes the screen will be way off to one side, but as long as it's doable, you can save time and money. Thx.
Epson is the highly recommended printer and you can search film output systems on Ryonet's website. I happen to have an HP Photosmart which actually has settings in the print set up/preferences menu that I use, such as ink volume to lay down (heavy) and crop marks, center marks, a few different transparency choices, etc. As for the transparency paper I use, I've been just using 8.5x14 Rite Film Waterproof Film from Ryonet (same site as above).
Thank you so much for this video. This is one of the best video's that I've seen here on RU-vid. I do a screen printing course and tomorrow it's our last class 😟 This is just like school: doing your homework, with this it will stay better in my brain 😬 Btw nice beats 🎼 gets you in the mood for screenprinting. Now off we go to screenprinting practise 😀Blessings and keep up the good work.
I agree with how difficult this process is! My dad and bros had to have the screen printing business in 90's and every single step used to be done manually and was very time consuming. I have seen them struggling if any single step used to go wrong. Technology has modernize screen printing in much much better way these days.
Good video, the only thing I would change is the leaving ink in the image when pulling screen up can leave streaks in the ink on the shirt. With a very tight detailed design that could make the image smudge. Doing a video on off contact is a great idea.
The best and clear video for screen printing I ever seen even without speaking. Thanks for the video. Is it necessary to apply the orange substance on both side of the screen?
Very informative! A friend of mine just recently started to go into screen printing. Im excited to see what he has to offer! This looks very interesting. Also whats the song you used here? very nice.
That glass blows when exposing... casts a shadow on the screen which acts like a negative, so you get that border you see. If you don't mind wasting a positive, a bit of pallet spray adhesive on the positive will make it stick to the screen without the use of a glass. A little old school trick ;)
It's ProChem DPX Pink dual cure diazo emulsion I bought from Ryonet and the light is just the Halogen over-head exposure unit with a sheet of glass that came with a kit I bought from them. They sell the light by itself also. Glad you liked the video.
Can you please tell me what that red/pink emulsion was you initially put on your screen before burning the image on to it? Also is that just a standard light table you used to put the image on? This video is truely awesome. Thanks for making it.
Yes. I have found that out the hard way and have had ink harden a little inside the image that was tough to clear out. I've learned so much more since this video. Thanks for the input.
What is the gradient line on the right side of the screen and what do you use it for? Also, how fare is the light from the screen and for how long you leave the light on? Thanks.
I would thin the black ink with reducer if I were you. Helps with curing and has a more natural feel to the shirt. (Production Manager +Carolina Screen Printers)
This one is about 16 inches from the light to the screen. Make sure it's 500 watts. I accidentally had a 300w in there once! So, 500w halogen 16" above, uv glass removed from the bulb compartment. I use a dual cure emulsion (Ryo RXP Dual Cure Emulsion) and it works great at an exposure time of 13.5 min.
i have a cheap printer and i dont think it will print on clear paper to put on the emulsion if i print it on normal white printer paper will it still work im thinking of getting into the business but im not sure if its something i can do please help
