Detail Not Washing Out

Here you can discuss issues related to exposing screens for screen printing. This includes determining the exposure, light sources and washing out the stencil in the washout booth. Emulsion issues may also be addressed here.

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jenncuthbertson
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Detail Not Washing Out

Post by jenncuthbertson »

Hello!

I am having an issue with a left chest design not washing out completely (the finer details) after shrinking it from 3.85" to approximately 2.5" but changing nothing else. I used the same mesh count and exposure time. Suggestions?

Thanks for all the great info!

Jennifer
Dip.Schlitz
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Re: Detail Not Washing Out

Post by Dip.Schlitz »

If the details got finer you may have over exposed, hard to say without seeing it. Maybe try again on a higher mesh?
jenncuthbertson
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Re: Detail Not Washing Out

Post by jenncuthbertson »

That's what I did and I also decreased the exposure time slightly. I got it to work.

Thanks so much for your help!

Jennifer
Dip.Schlitz
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Re: Detail Not Washing Out

Post by Dip.Schlitz »

Right on.
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