Screenprinting Emulsion Coating Tips From Your Video Submissions
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2014
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This is a rather complex and long educational video about coating your screens with emulsion. This was my first attempt at a question and answer video like this and I learned a lot from doing it. There are 6 screen coating video clips submitted from our viewers on UA-cam. If you take the time to watch the entire video, you should find it not only entertaining but very informative with tips on using your scoop coater to make screens. We received some cool videos but few direct questions and even one comedic take on the thickness of emulsion on mesh for printing high volumes of ink. This screenprinting video is an excellent session with me almost as if you were with me taking a class. Stay tuned for more on classes as the year moves on. Thanks to everyone who submitted videos for this screen printing product donation giveaway. These are the 6 first people in order of submission who will receive a gift from Catspit Productions:
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Finally the screen coating tips video is ready. I took 6 of your video submissions and made a video featuring advice on coating screens with direct liquid emulsion and a scoop coater. This is a longer video but it’s like taking a class with me in person. So take the time to sit back and enjoy this tips video inspired by YOU. It was a very complex video to make and I hope you enjoy it. It took a lot more work to do this than I expected... LOL and I still have to decide who gets what and ship the freebies out!
Thanks very much to all who participated!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your time in interacting with me here on UA-cam.
Thank you!
Screenprinting Emulsion Coating Tips From Your Video Submissions
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what kind of emulsion i need to use in screen painting and the reference of silk mesh !!
Mate, its Rico here from Australia and I just wanna say, you're my guru bro! i am starting my business now and couldn't find better material in the internet than your channel! thanks so much for putting all this info out!!!
Hey there! That's very cool. I'm glad I can help out through my video work. I appreciate your taking the time to let me know how my videos have helped you out. You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
This just helped me out a ton! About a week ago I went to coat a couple screens for the first time and let’s just say I was less than impressed with myself 😂 I’ve watched a couple other videos about it afterwards and watched this one. I coated my other 5 screens just 20 minutes ago and they look 100 times better! Still got some improving to do, but I’m so much happier with how they look this time! Thank you!
Awesome, glad I could help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
JUST COATED MY FIRST SCREENS,I HAVE BEEN USING CAPILLARY FILM FOREVER BUT RECENTLY DECIDED TO TRY THIS METHOD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSIGHT.
+hdvette64 You’re very welcome. Glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks so much for all these vids, I'm starting up my business here in Albuquerque and I bought several things from catspit, my first attempt at coating was messy because the end of the scoop coater fell off! The second attempt was much better. Thanks again, keep it metal!
Thank you for your business! I appreciate your support. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great video. A lot of helpful tips, especially about keeping the scoop coater in pristine shape. Very important.
You’re very welcome. Thank you very much! Please make sure to subscribe ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thank you for demystifying this process for me. I have mainly been using vinyl/transparency to mask my screens because this always seemed so difficult, however now I am eager to try out emulsion on my screens when my supplies come tuesday.
You’re very welcome! I’m very happy to hear I could help through this video. Let me know if i can assist anytime. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
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CatspitProductions at 12:16 you are pointing out the sharp edge is the most common for most situations, but what are the special circumstances where the rounded edge would be more appropriate?
@@bjblackburn The fat edge of the scoop coater will leave more emulsion on the mesh. But less emulsion, with the thinner side, will produce thinner stencils. Thinner stencils are easier to expose and washout. Follow? Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Your videos have been helpful. I need a good emulsion.
Just coated my very first screen with a Dual Cure Emulsion. My first reaction after it looking to be so easy is one of frustration and just give up. Not only have I busted my first screen (aluminum frame) due to a sharp edge on my scoop coater (so pissed) but it looks horrible too. I know there will be a learning curve but already a bit in feeling I am in over my head. I refuse to give up though. I know it is a user issue and not a product issue. I'll be placing a second order with you, Jonathon, for some more screens and other supplies I need. Also, in case anyone else is reading this, this was not your scoop coater but the Monster Max Scoop Coater. I sincerely appreciate all your hard work on these videos. You are my number one go-to for education. My only drawback is the time it takes to get my supplies in Pennsylvania. My ink is arriving tomorrow (today) via UPS and it has taken nearly 8 days (crazy slow right now). That is why I have not ordered more in the meantime. I'd love to support you fully though. It's just that damn slow delivery time - UHG! BTW... on your site now and you are all sold out of 6 pack screens too. I really want to give you my business.
Hello Billy Diamond. Thank you for your business. Yes, UPS is a bit slow right now. Due to the current situation, people are ordering more online so shipping times are not what they used to be. Anytime you buy a scoop coater you'll want to inspect it before use to be sure there are no sharp edges or differences in height between the end caps and the aluminum trough. Sometimes you may need to sand down the end caps to be nice and smooth. 6 packs are unavailable until I can get more screens in stock. I'm glad I can help out through my videos. You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Muy buen video! Me ayudó mucho para comenzar a hacer serigrafía.
Very good video! It helped me a lot to start doing silkscreen.
Thank you! Glad I can help out through my videos :) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
great tips, answered all my questions, thanks!!
+Jon Ward Awesome! Glad I could help out. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Going through the trial and error of my new home setup. Got your emulsion, squeegees and inks. These videos have been key to getting up to speed. Seems like overworking a screen (4 or 5 passes) creates thinning of emulsion and pinhole problems. And why I am re-watching this! Thanks
Very cool, thanks for your business! Yeah all you need is a 1/1 coat. Once on each side with the thin edge of the scoop coater. That should do it. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
500 watt halogen lamp, 18 inches away at 6 minutes was my sweet spot. Ready to burn some real screens.
Awesome! Good luck :)
you're awesome dude...I just put my 4 color and 1 workstation together. I'm watching more video to refresh memory.
Thank you very much my friend. It's actually time to do another viewer submitted questions video I think ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Fantastic video!
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After many many screen printing videos watched, yours are the best! I have just started a t-shirt printing business. Unfortunately, I am halfway across the globe from you. Although I wish I could order something from you, it is simply not practical, so sorry. :( But your videos are dope man! Great job. I just can’t thank you enough.
Thank you very much! No problem, I understand. Just share my videos when you can and be sure to subscribe. And rate thumbs up! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Just a thought on coating take your emulsion out of the fridge well before using so it's not as thick .. good videos thanks ..UK
Yes, actually I do not recommend storing emulsion in the fridge. Honestly it's unnecessary since the cold does not extend photosensitive properties. Emulsion is over 50% water so you do not want condensation either. And if it freezes, it will be ruined. The best way to store emulsion is at room temperature, 74 to 85 degrees F, with the lid tightly sealed. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thanks very informative
Thank you very much! :) You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
cool videos man ive learned so much
That's great! Thanks, glad you enjoy my video work. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Are you Jeff Chimenti? If so, you are the best!
I was taught to use the sharp side of the coater when coating mesh counts that are 80 and lower (for building up a thicker stencil to deposit more ink 2/2 coat for example) to avoid having big blobs form while the screen is drying. I've only had to use this technique when printing glitter or other inks that are hard to clear the mesh. I'm open to any other techniques I could learn from.
Yes, the thinner side of the scoop coater will coat less emulsion making it easy to dry them uniformly. It also creates a thinner stencil which is easier to expose and washout. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
AWESOME!!
+Marco Nobles Thank you!! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Nice video! Definitely took some advice from this vid
Thank you!! I’m very happy you liked it. You still need to send me your complete ship to address. I sent you a message but no response. Please get in touch with me. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Ok, as a complete noob, i can see where i was going wrong now...having spent 3 hours trying to dry the screen and it blowing out after exposure. Tip of the day, remove the rubber sleeves supplied to protect the scoop coater blades :D
Glad I could help out through my videos ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Nev Jones Racing...thanks. I just bought my first screen coater and was thinking it had this nice plastic/rubber edge but after watching this video it was clear I needed to pull this off. Thanks for saving me a bad batch of screens.
Yup, the scoop coater will not really work at all with the cover on ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Wow this is really cool thanks for tips which is really helpful, please can you do the video how to exposed the screen? I really need your help for that. Cheers
You're welcome, glad I can help out. I have been making screenprinting tutorial videos for 10 years now so I have over 500. Check my video uploads on my channel page for videos on screen exposing. You can search my videos only from there ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
super dope video
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Another great video Jon. Wonderful to see others techniques and donations. The questiion that I have is shelf life of emulsions. I am back about buying a good deal, but either don't use it right away, or don't use all of it. Is there a way to purchase the activator singularly, I have a quart of product sitting here. THanks again for the lesson.
Thank you!! I’m very happy you liked this. Oh yeah the freebies are fun to do and this was a cool way to do it. I’ll do more in the future for sure. Dual cure emulsion lasts anywhere form 1 month to 3 months or more after mixed depending on the brand. Photopolymer emulsions can last up to 2 years or more depending on the brand. Someone may sell the sensitizer by itself. I don’t :( You’re very welcome and thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
I found my way to coat screen! Starting from ink side, then t-shirt side and last, I'm scrabing all extra ink from ink side, and that time pushing ink to the t-shirt side! That screen drying in 7-10 minutes under the fan! And its works from 110 sot colors to 230\305 65 lpi
Traditionally that is opposite of what we do since we normally want the stencil to be thickest on the substrate side. But if it works for you then run with it ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks for the video man. I learn a lot from it. I do have a question and hope you can help me. For sure you know this already. How much time do we need for exposing the screen with the design using sunlight? Is it ok if im using cooking oil for transparency since im using a bondpaper only?
You're very welcome. I'm sorry but there is nor standard answer for that question since there are too many variables such as your geographical location along with film, emulsion and time of day. The sun is a very inconsistent light source actually. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks for this vids. . I can pretty much find all answers here the one thing I'm confused about is how many types or kinds of emulsion there are and if there is a certain specific application for each .
+saul sep You're very welcome. Yes there are basically 2 types and they can be specific to plastisol, solvent, UV, discharge or water based inks. Check out these articles for more about emulsions:
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/liquidemulsions.html
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/stencilperformance.html
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/emulsioncoatingtips.html
If you're really technical see this:
www.catspitproductionsllc.com/Documents/Optimum%20exposure%20of%20direct%20photostencils.pdf
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Hi...again! I really like your videos, very helpful ! I use speedball water-based ink with the speedball photo emulsion, but I would like to try Union plastisol ink. Can I use the photo emulsion of Speedball for this or not because it's not a water-based ink...?...I would like also to use maybe a ''ready-to-use'' emulsion (no need to add Diazo) because it's looks more easy to use...you're thought..
I would use a plastisol resistant photopolymer emulsion like I sell on my ecommerce site ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I know this is older video which is cool that we can still watch them. You had mentioned using Red or yellow lights. Why is yellow preferred over red these days.
Red is really for B&W photography. Yellow gives us more light to owrk in and emulsion is blind to it. So yellow is preferred since it gives us more light to work in. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
always good to give your scoop coater a wipe just before using to clear any dust/hair etc that might accumulate, and to store your blank screens somewhere where they don't gather dust and other debris as this will show up on the screen when coating. I like to degrease my screens right before coating so I know they're nice and clean.
Yeah great tips. I prepare my screens before coating as well. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Nice video, as always. I have a question. How would you know when the emulsion its still usable or good??? Keep it up catspit
Thank you! As long as it keeps working it’s still good... LOL ;) I couldn’t help myself. Seriously I don’t think there’s any way of telling without testing it. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
I actually have 4 12W LEd bulbs on when I coat my screens. It's neither yellow nor red. Never cooks my emulsion even after blowing them dry.
:D I used to do it in the dark, but now I know it's not necessary with LED lights.
Sure, as long as the light source has little to no UV light, it will be fine. I simply use a yellow or red light bulb. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thank you for the tutorial I am a beginner don't have the equipment yet just been using the speed ball stuff but will love to get a starter kit to begin what do u suggest that I get I watch your vedio all the time I don't have anything will like to try it out what type of emulsion the screen the filler to fill the screen want to learn how to layer my design also how do I separate the different colors Thank you shirley
You are very welcome. It's my pleasure to help out where I can. You can check out some of the kits and packages on my e-commerce site to see the pricing and what you get. You can also watch more of my videos to learn how to coat screens with emulsion and even how to do artwork. The colors are separated using graphic software and then we print them out to film positives in order to make the screens. I have over 450 screenprinting videos with playlists on different topics. I suggest exploring them all and learning more about the process before you decide to buy anything. Please feel free to give me a call if you have further questions about what you might want. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
@catspitproductions I know I'm a bit late , but I have a question. I wanted to ask if one can apply emulsion in garage, lights out and only using lights from the outside sun. keep in mind no direct sunlight just garage slightly opened allowing light to come into garage. is that ok when applying emulsion, and letting dry for a few hours?
+Robert Sierra Yes, shaded or subdued light should be fine. Emulsion is least responsive when in liquid form. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
do you dry out the emulsion then put the film on, then expose it ?
Does using the sharp side of the scoop coater create more problems with fibrillation when you are on press? Printing on automatic mostly.
No it does not. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
hello. i was wondering. if i could coat an emulsion then dry. and coat again. is it possible? coz im using a 200 mesh and i want a thicker emulsion. so that it will not be removed easily. coz im printing on a freezing cold plastic.
+Chanex Lionheart Yes, you can do that but it is probably not necessary. Just expose and washout the stencil properly and use an emulsion like Saati Textil PHU Blue with a post cure and it will be a very durable stencil.
catspitscreenprintsupply.com/saatichem-textile-phu-blue-emulsion-gallon/
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Im using a blue colored emultion....an i cant get a full thick coverage...i gotta do 2 passes on each side instead of 1. Do you know what im doin wrong?
Not sure. Usually a 1/1 pass is sufficient. Unless you're talking lower than 110 mesh. Then you may need to do multiple passes to cover the mesh well. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
What Is Your Screen Size ?
How Much Emulsion Required For A Single Coat On Your Screen In Mili Liters ?
Manual screens are 20x24 inches. Automatic screens are 23x31. I have no clue how much emulsion is deposited on the screen in milliliters. I never had a reason to try to measure that. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
What sort of wax did you use on the substrate side to adhere the screen in place?
I'm sorry but I don't understand the question. Can you rephrase that? Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
I see the red adhesive used to hold your mesh onto the aluminium frame? What is that?
It's a screen mesh adhesive which is cyanoacrylate based.
My favourite part was when you "hear the mesh"! 😉
Nice :) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
@@CatspitProductions . Thanks for the videos, they're greatly appreciated 🤗
@@DeejayPrawn You're welcome, glad you like them.
i just got my screens. so in order to start i need a degreaser and
something to abrade it 1st correct? what would be the best for beginners
on your site and also a good strong emulsion remover for beginners. im
also using plastisol inks. and what other chemicals do i need to start
if i missed anything. thanks
Yes, that is correct. Basically you might need 1 quart of each of these chemicals with the exception if ink wash which you can use the press wash instead:
catspitscreenprintsupply.com/chemicals/
There's a cheat sheet there for reference that explains what each chemical is for. I only sell one mesh abrader and you could use the RhinoTech or Mel Mel emulsion removers. Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Why is the ink going trough the shirt? Also, do you have any recommendations on which red color is best for printing on black Shirt? My first trail is not coming out red at all :(
Your videos are very helpful.
Thank you
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy my video work. If the ink is going through to the inside of the shirt it's likely that you are either using too much pressure during printing or perhaps you're simply printing too much ink. If it's a thinner water based ink you may need to move up in mesh count. I sell water based and plastisol inks on my ecommerce site and those would have red inks you can easily print on dark garments. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
CatspitProductions which of the red color will look better on black shirt? I will certainly purchase from your store. Thank you !
@@venusbustamanteyescasuniko823 For printing on dark garments without an under base try the HO Scarlett Red. It only comes in gallons however.
2 questions: is a 230 mesh count ideal for clayboard/panel?
does it matter that the screen is larger than the substrate?
Thank You.
The mesh count is usually chosen based on the detail in the artwork. In graphic industrial screenprinting applications where the substrate may be nonporous, we may also choose the mesh count appropriately. However I am not familiar with this material so I couldn't say. No, it does not matter if the screen is larger than what you're printing as long as you can get off a good print easily enough. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment
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Hi again catspit!. I have a question:
1. Do I have to treat chemically a brand new screen before applying the emulsion?
2. Can I spread the emulsion at dayligth or I have to do the process in a darkroom?
Thanks for all your help.
You're welcome. My pleasure to help out where I can. Yes, the mesh should be de-greased if it has been previously used and if it is new it needs to be abraded and de-greased before applying emulsion. Always work in darkroom conditions with unexposed or liquid emulsion. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Do you have that degreaser in your store? And if you have it....do you send to Puerto Rico? Also....do you have a video about how to abrade the mesh?
Let me see. Yes, no, and yes. LOL ;) I do carry it in store and online but I do not ship it over seas. It's too costly and restrictive for me to ship a quart of chemicals over seas, unfortunately.
As for the video not specifically showing it I think. But this video talks about it. There are 2 kinds of mesh prepping we do and one of them is abrading the mesh.
ua-cam.com/video/e6rK44a9Xu0/v-deo.html
Maybe I'll have to revisit this topic and do a quick demo of each for clarification.
HI! I don't have scooper, can I do the same with a squeegee?Tk!
You can manage to do it with a squeegee but a scoop coater will be the best. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Hey John, after coating my screen and i let it dry why are there round beads popping up everywhere?
Be sure your drying cabinet is as level to the ground as possible. Also and more importantly, be sure there is sufficient venting to allow the moisture to escape the drying cabinet. Emulsion is over 50% water and if the water vapor cannot escape as the emulsion dries, it will dwell and cause large circular dimples all over the place. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Dear Sir,
Good Evening
Why was that the emulsion I coated was too hard to develop with enough pressure of water? And it can not be removed from the screen?
Thank You in advanced
I'm not sure but it sounds like it got screen locked. If you cannot reclaim it after trying to make an exposure then I can only guess without knowing more. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
jon I just want to thank you but because I have hand made all of my equipment really don't think It would be a good idea for me to do any thing video wise that would not best represent the hard work time and effort that you place into every video. but know that the moment that I am able to I will be getting my press from you my flash dryer from you and my conveyor dryer from you. If I'm profitable from this it will be from your teachings so I feel the real products should be bought from the man that made it happen for me. thank you jon
Thanks for your support, no problem. I appreciate the kind words. You’re very welcome and I’m here whenever you need me. Good luck ;) Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Sir Is it okey if I will used blower to dry up emulsion coating on screens?
I would not recommend it but it's possible. Heat can cure emulsion just as well as UV light. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Sir... Good Day... Is it possible to coat screen emulsion and leave it for a week ?
Thank You in advanced.
Yes, I leave mine coated with photopolymer emulsions for months. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Hello there, I am very much enjoying learning about t-shirt screen printing manly from you because I believe I absorb the subject matter well, from you. So, here is a question to test myself on the subject. I believe Linda Tisha Bentley made a mistake in her video shared, by coating the substrate side of the screen last. Please tell me if I'm on the right track or not.
Hello there. I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. I'm happy to be able to help out through them. I teach a 1/1 coat. The substrate side is coated first following up with the inkwell side. That naturally pushes the emulsion to the substrate side and when we place them horizontal to the ground to dry, substrate side facing down, gravity continues to pull the emulsion to the substrate side. It's just a matter of good protocol. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
CatspitProductions That’s what I thought. So awesome of you to respond.
@@a.l.alexander3668 You're welcome. My pleasure to help out where I can.
CatspitProductions One other question is can I use cotton blend tees like 50% cotton 50% polyester to print on? I know it can be done, I’m wearing one now but is it a more difficult process since I’m always hearing to use 100% cotton. What gives? Thanks Al
@@a.l.alexander3668 Check out my video on "dye migration" and that will explain it ;)
How much space do I put between screen and press board
About 1/16th of an inch ideally. The space width of a quarter. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Hey bud, I placed the emulsion on a frame and here's what happened: Lots of drips (I did 3 passes on each side) really bad first try ever.
I let the emulsion dry for 24hrs inside our Furnace room, not much airflow and rather cold.
I burned the screen just for the heck of it and pretty much the entire emulsion just came off. Water only and a little toothbrush.
I have a Home Made Exposure Unit where I use two 250W construction lights
Any inputs?
You simply coated the screen with too much emulsion. Do a 1 and 1 pass on each side of the screen.
ua-cam.com/video/1XThWihlibY/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/mLUJ1IJcSCU/v-deo.html
The more emulsion that you have on the screen the more difficult it will be to expose. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
+CatspitProductions Yes, that was reason #1. I can coat better thanks to you.
The challenge I'm facing now is underexposing the emulsion...I've seen some videos about trying to figure out the perfect exposure time for whatever set-up one may be using.
Do you have a way to figure this out as well?
I'm using two 250W halogen construction lights without the UV filter on.
Home made Exposure Unit photos: www.dropbox.com/sh/nxb5h32auiauz3i/AACmClEBR0mSVsypDCaidKS3a?dl=0
Unfortunately I do not have any tips or formulas for figuring out exposure times because there are too many variables. The light source, the film positive, and the emulsion all or variables that I do not know. Basically you have to do a series of tests with a few screens to determine the exposure time. But you might want to watch this video:
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Hey I want to know if you knew how to screen print on Poker table clothes ?
Not specifically, no, but as long as it's a cotton or polyester fabric it should be within my area of expertise... LOL. If it were a 100% polyester material I would imagine they are sublimated. But you could screen print table clothes I'm sure. It's a matter of set up and method. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
how do I choose the right screen size?
I have a video about that. Please search my uploads for specific videos by searching for topics. I have over 450 for you to check out ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
How can you get hard to remove emulsion off a screen? i have done everything i can think of to remove it and it just wont come off.
It may be screen locked into the mesh. if the emulsion has ever absorbed chemicals or emulsion remover was sprayed on and allowed to dry it may be ruined. Make sure you’re usine a pressure washer though. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Can't we just use the squeegee to apply the emulsion ?
Not really. A scoop coater will do a much better job. It's a very simple tool and the coat will be way better than any spreading device. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thank You !!!
You're welcome!
I need help please
What's your question? Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I want to start my own business. at least some side business.
Very cool. Let me know if I can be of assistance anytime. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
todd buel funny I was laughing my but off lol
How long is the emulsion good for once its been put on the silk screen?
+Viviana Villarreal It's basically the same as the shelf life in the bucket with good emulsions. Dual cure emulsions might be a bit shorter on screen but photopolymers can last a very long time coated on the screen in a light safe cabinet. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
BuBBLES! To avoid bubbles poor only from one side and let the emulsion settle to the other side be patient to avoid bubbles. If it’s a problem.
What the fuck is wrong with google. Anyway, great vid as always. You can't even comment without being harassed by these assholes. Great tips. I'll be tying some in the near furture. The last one needs the most help.
LOL.. Thank you. Let me know if I can help out anytime. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/