Difference between revisions of "Screen Printing Zone"
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| − | *[https://www.screenprinting.com/green-galaxy-cryocoat-emulsion-quart Cryocoat Emulsion | + | *[https://www.screenprinting.com/green-galaxy-cryocoat-emulsion-quart Cryocoat Emulsion] - Ian has had good results from this, even though it states that it is not designed for DIY style lights. Ian uses 4 minute exposure time. |
| + | *[https://www.screenprinting.com/green-galaxy-cryoprep-screen-degreaser-quart Cryoprep Screen De-greaser] - this is used to clean the screen before coating with emulsion. It isn't required, but if you want the best results, take the time to clean well. | ||
| + | *[https://www.screenprinting.com/ryonet-industrial-emulsion-remover-gallon Emulsion remover] is used to "reclaim" a screen. Removing the art to prep for the next screen. | ||
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*[https://www.screenprinting.com/ryo-spray-adhesive-mist-orm-d Spray Adhesive from screenprinting.com] - This is designed for screenprinting. Don't use standard spray adhesive. | *[https://www.screenprinting.com/ryo-spray-adhesive-mist-orm-d Spray Adhesive from screenprinting.com] - This is designed for screenprinting. Don't use standard spray adhesive. | ||
*Plastisol inks can be purchased from [http://www.merchmakr.com MerchMakr], or [http://www.screenprinting.com screenprinting.com]. Note that white inks typically also require reducer. | *Plastisol inks can be purchased from [http://www.merchmakr.com MerchMakr], or [http://www.screenprinting.com screenprinting.com]. Note that white inks typically also require reducer. | ||
| + | *Masking tape is used around the screen edges. Ian uses standard 3M tape and avoids blue tape. He's trying some special tape from screenprinting.com soon | ||
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Revision as of 19:24, 5 September 2017
MakerFX has two Silk Screen presses and two heat presses
General Policies for the Silk Screening Zone
Equipment
- Merchmakr Screen Printing Machine
- Heat Press Nation HPN-SIG-1515-A Heat Press
- Porter Cable PC1500HG Heat Gun
Consumables
- Cryocoat Emulsion - Ian has had good results from this, even though it states that it is not designed for DIY style lights. Ian uses 4 minute exposure time.
- Cryoprep Screen De-greaser - this is used to clean the screen before coating with emulsion. It isn't required, but if you want the best results, take the time to clean well.
- Emulsion remover is used to "reclaim" a screen. Removing the art to prep for the next screen.
- Spray Adhesive from screenprinting.com - This is designed for screenprinting. Don't use standard spray adhesive.
- Plastisol inks can be purchased from MerchMakr, or screenprinting.com. Note that white inks typically also require reducer.
- Masking tape is used around the screen edges. Ian uses standard 3M tape and avoids blue tape. He's trying some special tape from screenprinting.com soon
Note: screenprinting.com has a local pickup option from a fulfillment warehouse. M-F only. Not all products are available via this fulfillment house. YMMV.
