BEST SPEEDBALL Screen Printing COMPLETE Guide!

[@TheRelentlessAssault]

I remeber when i did all my screen printing very D.I.Y right out of highschool. I had a particle board i cut at 30x40 and used some door hinges and c clamps to serve as a make shift print head. I made screens out of wood and used gorrila glue to glue the mesh to the screens. I also used a heat gun to dry my ink and a iron to heat set. Now im doing 100 shirt runs with a 4 color print press and a dryer.

[@dystinctivearts8134]

Minecraft 5 gallon portable air tank

[@lerouxbrand8503]

Motivational right here 🙏🏽

[@ezekiellu7463]

Dedication bro I hope to get to your place soon! I start my journey with screen printing Today 😭🙏

[@michaelleonardwitham1237]

Im glad I'm not the only one who thought it was weird that there was no mention of letting the emulsion dry in a dark room. Its pretty important.

[@zachwasil]

nice little vid but kinda amazed he jumps right past the drying process...he didn't just spread the emulsion on there and then stick tape and draw with a pencil on it immediately right? this is a key factor.

[@TheNewKanvas]

zach wasil that's how I ended up messing up! I didn't know that there was a drying time!🤦‍♂️🏾 Thanks now I know!

[@NateScreenPrints1]

The ultimate kit is almost identical to the once i go over in this video. You just get a extra screen, some more ink colors and a instructional DVD. This kit will work the same way the one above does, plus you have all the colors, so you mix them to get any shade you want. You should be all set. Let me know how it goes!

[@MobileSoundz]

NEVER!! take your exposed screen outside to wash it out. Do it in a sink or tub inside so that the unexposed area stays that way. If it is exposed to the sun it may in fact begin to harden before you get it washed out. Also, keep about 1/4" between the screen and your medium so that the screen can get away from the medium after it is exposed to ink.

[@Lilapurple111]

Can I have a small light in the room, like a cellphone light? Otherwise how can I see something in a pitch dark room?

[@ds61821]

This answer is now a year late, but once you turn off the light source and remove the glass sheet and design, you can take the screen immediately to the sink and begin washing out the unexposed emulsion. The normal room light won't effect the unexposed part. The bulb used to expose the emulsion needs to be strong about about 12 inches from the design. The sun outside can be an issue if you're in the direct sunlight and wasting time getting the hose ready and setting up some way to hold the screen. But in your house with normal light you can move quickly and start washing out the emulsion (dilutes the emulsion making it hard to be exposed). I use a soft toothbrush to LIGHTLY rub those areas with finer detail to push out the emulsion.

[@jaimesantiago9352]

Nice job!

[@markusmontana8232]

I just got All i needed to start screenprinting and tody I did my first print. Everything was ok, but for the screen cleaning...where i had two problems: I used the Diazo remover and the green emulsion came out quite well (not really perfectly) but it has lots of black ink stains (all around where the emulsion was) that wont come out. Other problem is that the image that i have printed has stayed quite visible on the screen (not as much as the other stains which are black). Thanx from Madrid!

[@dirtybravo]

Be careful one key factor that he dose not tell you is that you have to let the emulation fully dry in a dark room with no light before you expose to a light, (READ THE MANUAL THIS IS JUST A REFERENCE)

[@cashmeout]

Lol ya i just fell for that

[@juanjames1996]

How long do I have to iron it for to make it permanent

[@fabianburriss51]

How long will that take

[@terra9163]

Thank you, we found out the hard way

[@matthewraya4246]

Had a question. Once your image is on the screen how many times can you use it to screen t-shirts? Never actually screened any T's before. I'm just interested in the process. Oh, hey. Think I spotted the answer in the comments. Thanks for the video 👍.

[@erikreid8459]

Also how and what did you print your design on? Can you just print design on mylar? And can you just print out of a regular printer?

[@brittnyann]

Oh my goodness it's like film photography and print making at the same time 😳

[@codysandlin5303]

Using the same design you did here, can I do this on multiple shirts without having to clean it each time? (Like go right into making the next shirt)

[@annaw6348]

Thank you

[@fabianburriss51]

Nate when after you put the emotion on how long should the emotion dry

[@ohsnapdannidaily]

what is the preferred light source for exposure, and what method did you use to clean the actual colored paint from the screen, while keeping the screen image in tact?

[@chitradas6868]

From other videos I've watched everyone else has used a 150 watt incandescent bulb

[@jordonwalsh7767]

how long did you iron it for and how do you keep the ink from running ?

[@chalka88]

I just want to screenprint t-shirt can you tell me what package should I buy. Because I really don't know what to buy I don't know the piece and the inks I need I don't mind any color

[@liorkadoch9568]

hey nate!! the frame holding the image is good for a single use or it can be used for printing the same image several times?

[@tipyrob]

Did u let the emulsion dry before u exposed it ?

[@ashcash41]

yes u do

[@TheRaiderzx11]

I found out the hard way..... I wish they mentioned that in the video. I appreciate the efforts of the vid, but be accurate please.

[@tipyrob]

well i find that when i let it dry it doesn't expose and i do as instructions say to do it for . so i dnk .

[@mariannalanigan8875]

do you just use a normal light or do you need a special type of light?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

The light need to be UV emitting, like sunlight or florescent lighting. You can find exposure bulbs that will fit into typical lamps if you dont have access to florescent lighting.

[@Ash_Holio]

Im assuming you can use any fluorescent light for exposing the screen? I've never printed w/o an exposure unit, so I'm not sure what will or wont work.

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+Ashley Smith Any light source will work. Even regular light bulbs. The only difference will be exposure time. Sunlight takes about 1 min. Florescent lighting about 10 mins. and regular bulbs can take nearly an hour. Its always highly recommended to test your exposure time with your preferred method

[@drumintercourse]

How long do you iron it to set the ink?

[@rachellebakhos3400]

Am I able to print on multiple shirts before washing off the screen or is it better to wash between shirts?

[@creepybunny255]

Speedball, I believe has all waterbased inks. What this means is it can dry in your screen and form clogs. After each print, flood your screen again to help prevent clogging between your shirts. So unless you're not eating lunch between your shirt prints, there's no need to wash your screen out between each print.

[@daniellamaria2192]

What kind of light do you use to burn it?

[@calvinwong365]

I don't understand why some exposure need a flat glass to cover the screen. Do i need this step?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+Calvin Wong The glass just holds the transparency down flush on the screen. you dont want the transparency to hover over the screen if its warped a little because light will be able to get around it and you wont have a clean crisp edge to your design. if you can get good results just taping it down without using the glass, thats great. But i prefer to use the glass cover.

[@suzannescott6960]

Thank you Nate - the stuff is so expensive - you want to do it right.

[@marvincake4186]

Hi! Can you use one of those small "twisty coil" UV light bulbs for exposure (75 watts, not blacklight)? I looked at Speedball's exposure chart and they don't even mention uv light sources. Thanks for any help.

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+Marvin Cake any light source will work. However your exposure time will vary. Make sure you are testing and experimenting with exposure times with a small test piece before you expose any full size sheets.

[@andrewlahlum]

can anyone tell me how this compares to ryonet kits? this one is much cheaper, but im not sure how much i want to cut corners.

[@csmithbass]

I started screen printing with Ryonet kits, and they are super easy, beginner kit even came with a DVD explaining exactly what to do. I have used speed ball photo emulsion once before, but with no success. I am actually trying it again this weekend, and will post a follow up. I'm hoping I just did something wrong last time, but after the failure, I had jumped back to Ryonet emulsion.

[@armandonava2609]

What kind of paper are you using

[@juandominguez4247]

Do the Design or Ideas Have to be on A Transparent Paper ?

[@SawOne729]

yes

[@xanScorp]

Unless you use the two items he used instead. The stencil and screen-filler/drawing fluid method are drawn directly to the screen, so those methods do not require transparent paper.

[@kenyam13]

What kind of paper did he iron on?

[@Joewuzere]

After I've let emulsion dry in the dark room can I use sun light for the exposure? If so how long for?

[@ScopedKilz]

Yes, that is how they did it in the 70s, before you could buy exposure units from Ryonet and other retailers. My dad said that he used to do it for 70-80 seconds in the California sun. The UV rays cure the emulsion VERY FAST. If you do it much longer, it will over burn and you will have to start over. Now, say it's cloudy, which rarely happens here in Cali, I don't really know what to tell you. I guess you'll have to wait for another day, or make a unit yourself using a 500w halogen light.

[@TheMessiahLv]

what kind of camera did you use for this?

[@zacharymuno7336]

is this the best deal from speedball

[@amirsoliman2061]

2 questions man. can u print on satin lycra fabric and can u just draw an image on acetone paper instead of printing. thanx in advance'

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+amir soliman You can print on Lycra Fabric. just be sure to use an ink that says its permanent on that fabric. Also, you can draw on acetone paper or a transparency and use that during exposure.

[@shaniameadows274]

How do u keep it from bleeding 😭

[@DanielSecarescu]

@NateScreenPrints1 What do you think is best for detailed logos: Speedball Screen (from the kit) or sheets of EZscreenprint?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+DanielSecarescu I love Ezscreenprint sheets. They always just seem to work for me. Sometimes speedball does not get all the detail.

[@DanielSecarescu]

+NateScreenPrints1 Thank you for a very useful answer!

[@VisualsByMikal]

thanks! and i'll be sure to let you know.

[@taariq11400]

what kinda light sours do i have to use?

[@brianmichaelbrown]

I've tried a few times now but I never see my image on the screen. Am I over exposing, under exposing. I'm using a double layer transparency, should I just use 1 layer? I'm using florescent light, should I try something else? Thanks!!

[@ashcash41]

try using a 500watt halogen light at a distance of 26 inches. my screens take 6 mins to expose.

[@MistaMatt]

Brian Brown use 150 watt bulb 16 inches away 20 min

[@terra9163]

after you add the emulsion you have to let it dry in a drawer or closet for 4 hours. He forgot to mention it...

[@ianhennessey3483]

thx nate

[@losxlakers]

Hey Nate. Why doesn't speedball say the type of mesh is in the box???

[@NateScreenPrints1]

Its a hobbiest kit and they didnt think that type of info would be important to us. Its 110.

[@terra9163]

I guess it just slipped his mind that it needs to dry for 4 hours after you put the emulsion on.

[@reaponer9900]

Wats the paper you used ?

[@tiki-ui9bj]

how do you care for the screen after its been used?

[@ScopedKilz]

Wash out the screen after every use, that's pretty much the only thing that you can do to prevent it from deterioration. After around 2000 prints, the emulsion will start to wear off, meaning it is time to make another one!!

[@basedlordjorffy]

if I'm making multiple shirts, what is the process in between? hose it down, then on to the next shirt?

[@colourworksscreenprinters7242]

Handy! Thanks!

[@lilaznhoneybee]

Great Video! Thank you for doing this!

[@methengine]

Another newbie tip, I can say having ruined MANY screens: DON'T PUT TOO MUCH EMULATION ON THE SCREEN BEFORE DRYING. A very thin coat. No one really mentions this. If you have too much emulsion, when it dries fully you will have hardened droplets that will ruin the whole thing. Obviously, while it dries, gravity will try to pull the emulsion downward. If there is too much emulsion, it will form droplets as gravity pulls on it. Those droplets harden, and bam! Have to clean the whole screen and start over again!

[@adamandersen6017]

thank you....

[@easyhair4health]

This seems like a lot of work when you can get custom shirts made at $13 a shirt after you order 6 or more on certain websites Plus I don't know how you would get custom art for a business

[@AaronHollowayRamsey109]

Sorry I should of specified, I mean the paper you use to iron with

[@Goddesstheresa180]

i wanted to see using the fabric ink on fabric method.....this only talks about photo emulsion method.

[@ditlo-km3dj]

why is it that the emulsion sticks to my image and just comes out?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+bannanadan Hey Bannanadam. I made this video that explains WHY emulsion does what it does. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYWrf42hgct3n6c Let me know if that answers your questions. Im always happy to answer more!

[@ditlo-km3dj]

+NateScreenPrints1 I figured out that I was not letting the emulsion dry before I put the image on. But thank you

[@Purgatoryrecords]

How long does it dry for ?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

It depends how humid your space is. Could be 20-30 mins. Could be hour or more.

[@mincemeat9830]

NateScreenPrints1 I heard it should be over night? For drying of the emulsion

[@kathy5939]

too blurry.. hard on my eyes...

[@datboykillah]

Visit Jam Sukkah nation KZbin channel and website from there. To see the Halloween American Horror Collection of screen printed t shirts and apparel

[@taliajoseph8311]

hes not the real guy i watch the real video and the reall guy as more than one hundred vids

[@khrissyboy69]

very informative

[@jamesdor55]

your awsome

[@davisw6931]

you forgot to say to keep the emulsion in a dark area to dry out dude...

[@Cherryx24]

from the other videos they put the emulsion on the screen then left the screen on pitch black room to dry then put the image and the light thing. why didn't you left the emulsion dry? also can I clean the ink and use the screen later?

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+Cherryx24 Im sorry if it was confusing. I did let the emulsion dry in a dark room before i put the transparency on it. And yes, once you screen print a shirt you can wash off the ink and print another. Thanks for watching!

[@lovelywitchesclub2914]

+NateScreenPrints1 OOOOOOOHHHHH - that's why mine screwed up! hahahahah ... letting it dry next time!

[@monkey2nbige1bang]

I'm really glad I found a video explaining the kit and giving a tutorial because I was considering buying the SpeedBall kit. Thanks for this video!!!!

[@NateScreenPrints1]

+monkey2nbige1bang Great! let me know how it goes! send me some photos! :)

[@cesar37]

Thank-you for your time. The method was explained super clear. I'm excited to start!

[@twinncity74]

Hey Nate do you know if they sell kits with bigger frames to hold the screens?. I'm unsure, but the frame just looks small. plz plz plz reply I'm really considering this. thanks

[@Prejippie]

This was VERY helpful! I see this kit is available at Hobby Lobby for $40. After years of using on-demand printers for our band t-shirts, we have been interested in learning how to make more off our merch by creating custom-handprinted screened tees. Thanks for thoroughly explaining how to use this kit. 🙌🏾

[@NateScreenPrints1]

It is a transparency. It does not come in the kit, although i feel like it should. you can get them cheap enough on ebay. I use an Ink Jet printer, so i have to use Ink Jet transparencies. They have a special coating that will keep the ink in place and not smear all over. So if you are using an ink jet printer, make sure you get Ink jet Transparencies.

[@tdotlongboarding2]

Does overhead translucent paper work? If not, what type of paper do I use?

[@rollcall5938]

how about cheap SCOTCH self seal laminating pouches?

[@glockstitch]

Get an inkjet printer from Walmart $30, then go to staples n get inkjet transparent paper $60/50 sheets. Or you can get the sheets off eBay 🤙

[@RKNV4eva]

Looks like you have a really nice yard. That's something to be thankful for.

[@rgirishvineeth]

Thank you for this video I watched this video 3 to 4 times I have a question? After printing productions how to protect a screen for tomorrow for same design After remove the ink how to wash the screen without removing the screen from the missionery please tell su what to us chemicals or wash with clothes with a water Please. Please. Tell us thank you very much

[@PrettieObsessed]

Also, you might want to put something inside the shirt to keep the ink from soaking through to the back! Great video though. You can also blow dry the emulsion in a dark room to get the screen to dry quicker.

[@sachinmishra3522]

I want to know how ink is prepare for for tshirt screen printing. like pigment colour in liquid form , Binder paste is we mix any other things..if mix then please tell me what ???

[@SnodProdMusic]

how well did the image hold up after multiple washings? Thanks...

[@lizanderson9624]

How did you prevent the ink from soaking through that white shirt at the end?

[@carmenharris7285]

Do you like this product better than the EZSreenPrint Product?

[@XINE333]

Hi, Nate! Does it take all of the emulsion for one use? If not, can I save the rest for later after being mixed if I keep it in the dark? thanks!

[@mlcafe]

There should be enough in the little bottle for a few uses. Keep it for four weeks @ 90F, eight weeks @ 70F, and four months in the fridge. A coated screen is only 'good' for four weeks without be exposed. Then it's permanent until you wash it out.

[@AquariZx]

Very good video, thanks!

[@dmdurazo]

Great video! Your video goes into way more detail and you get to the point. Thank you

[@dylancarias]

Pls tell me why the inks that were provided are not suitable for dark colour garments? And are there any alternatives for dark garments.... I'm planning to buy this and want to use it for dark coloured shirts.... Thanks for any1 who can help...

[@ScopedKilz]

+Purple Rain There is a kit that says, "For dark garments." You might want to invest in this one if that is what you will be printing on.

[@stevechase7469]

Way too many passes with the squeegee. Two smooth passes is all you need. The ink doesn’t get darker with more passes.

[@2jesusIbelong]

New to this and was just doing my first t-shirt and looks like forgot to buy some of the things I need. Shoot.

[@BryanBlaz]

What are the lengths? How long did you it take you to let the emulsion dry before you put the transparency on? Then how long did it take you to burn the image onto the screen?

[@BrewskyAZ]

Once the photo emulsion dries, you can keep the screen in a dark place for a long time until it's exposed.

[@phaedrahorton6672]

How long do you dry the ink before heat setting it in addition how long did you iron over it? Thanks so much!

[@katrinadupuis2702]

Did he ever answer this question?

[@Lessonsfromthelionsden12]

Did you let the emulsion dry before you put the image on there and before you expose? At 9mins into the video.

[@NateScreenPrints1]

Yes. I leave it dry in a dark room before i expose the image. I apologize if this was not clear in the video. Thanks! :)

[@hellofutureuk]

How good is the t-shirt after a wash ???

[@ScopedKilz]

If the ink is heat set with an iron, it should last for a long time (5-8 years). If not, the ink will wash off in the washing machine.

[@sonicchaos7]

Is the screen reusable after? like to remove the emulsion and use it again?

[@mdawsonmax]

yes

[@bashbrosfishingco9499]

I'm on my 3rd try ran out of emulsion remover I wish I would of seen this video 1st and did the 5 step burn to test the time needed I have only got to about 5 mins and my glass fogs up and my transparency starts to shrivel up is my light too close to the screen?

[@annalang3109]

just clarifying that you can reuse screen?

[@thazualatochhawng2815]

the ink are plastisol or water based ink?

[@officialrollingblue]

This was super helpful! Thank you😁

[@monettenicole9474]

What are the clear sheets your using

[@sarahzarfati2761]

Hi! I know that this video is from 2013, but I'm hoping you come back to see this comment! I am just getting into screen printing. I have multiple designs that I will be using over and over again, and was wondering if it would be more convenient for me to just keep the screen as is without washing it, leaving the design there and then just purchasing more screen so that I could keep my designs on there as well. Is this a possible thing? I'm a beginner at this so any information is super helpful. Feel free to DM me if that works better for you! Thanks, Sarah

[@patricksweeney1379]

Wow. You saved me! I have not done anything like this and needed to do with my 10 year old daughter. This totally made it possible. THANK YOU!!! You are very kind.

[@radiographpictures2746]

Thanks Nate. Good Tutorial. I'm getting ready to get back into screen printing after over 35 years of having not done any. If you do a follow up let folks know the bulb wattage and exposure time. And, as mentioned elsewhere, what to do with the screen between laying out the Diazo and Burning the image. Again, Thank You & Happy Printing.

[@juliecain6397]

Moving the squeegee in more than one direction isn't recommended...you are more likely to get double images. And the iron should be employed for a full 5 minutes to insure good adhesion. This is a VERY simplistic example...but there are better ones online. The kit itself looks like enough to do a small project to decide if you really like printing.

[@sunset1kcity]

Ur site seems to be a virus my man

[@FilmanSantiago]

Was your light just the standard fluorescent light?

[@atthetablewilson6987]

Sounds complicated!🤪

[@jasonmrenfro]

I got mine and it was unopened wrapped in plastic....but the instruction book had writing in it like math subtractions, things crossed of the included list and recommendations...weird right.

[@ianhennessey3483]

hey i’m back thx again nate

[@dahrchan]

What was your light source? I'm confused because it activates with UV and I'm not sure which kinds of lights emit UV. I've been doing it under sunlight, but it does it very quick, usually 30s-1min and there's a chance of overexposing it easily and bumping it because you're moving the screen outside and back inside. I'd prefer having an indoor light source so I don't have to move it while it's being exposed.

[@VisualsByMikal]

I purchased the Speedball Ultimate Diazo Fabric Screen Kit from amazon, is that a good kit for printing tees? I've read the reviews but I'd rather have your input because you're experienced with there products