How Long Do I Expose My Screens For?

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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How Long Do I Expose My Screens For?

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Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with the characteristics of every emulsion on the market. But even if I were, I couldn’t really give any exact advice. There are too many variables involved that may affect the process that I cannot anticipate from here. The film positives, emulsion thickness and light source will all affect your screen making procedures. Check out thess videos for tips on washing out screens:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRIFnYUucr0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM9uxI2bkPQ

Film positive tips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6es7fC_CKw

Check out these articles to learn more about emulsions:

http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/st ... mance.html

http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/emulsiontips.html

http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/li ... sions.html

http://www.catspitproductionsllc.com/em ... gtips.html

http://howtoscreenprintshirts.com/2010/ ... ual-cures/

Good luck and feel free to ask questions!
Jonathan Monaco
Catspit Productions, LLC
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