HOW TO: Burn Your Screens for Screen Printing at Home

[@mateorenai]

you did a pretty good job there.

[@dianeuranowski3694]

PS: How anybody could vote a thumbs down on this is beyond me! Someone takes the time to share their knowledge to help others have success and the best they can do is click a thumbs down. Brilliant! I wish everyone would stop judging sooo harshly and just say thank you already!

[@fahey5719]

Poor quality advice. Does not show end result: fully washed and dried screen because it failed..

[@vilefiles3489]

The screen shouldn’t dry upwards. You want the emulsion to evenly dry. Lay it flat with the T-shirt side down. I prop mine up by putting cups in each corner of the screen.

[@josuejorge4792]

Awesome awesome awesome . Just found your channel, I’ve done a lot of searching on KZbin about screen printing. You’re tutorial is the best by far

[@miamitreasurehunter]

Thanks. I have the same light as yours but didn't realize the glass was a UV blocker. My fist attempts bombed until I saw your setup. Followed your steps and my 1st successful screen print on a T-shirt 😀 Thanks for sharing !!

[@ricHarder]

is that a uv light ?

[@kirbylynx]

What light is that

[@MrVolreg]

i just start working at a silkprint place and im watching all the tutorials i can find ! thank you for this great video ^^

[@fahey5719]

Very poor video.

[@manuelmtb]

Thanks for share... I use to work in a big industrial screen printing shop some years ago, I have project to start a small SP local business. Your tips are so practicaly, low price and easy to do.

[@dianeuranowski3694]

Great Video! I've read about screen printing, and had the things to do it for a long while. Your video helped to to plan very clearly how I will set up my things in my dark little garage, and I thank you!

[@zacharybottoms3968]

quick question what wattage is your light? i was planning on using just a 500w halogen but a uv light is a good, much faster option just not sure how much juice i need.

[@koilover7740]

Love your video. ??? How many watt your lightbulbs

[@ANAGOMEZ-of3br]

Thanks for the video, question... What's the watts on the light you are using?

[@mtikwah]

Greetings from South Africa. That's really a good job there. I'm actually amazed by your homemade screen burner and am wondering if you could help me with the plan. Wish to build one like yours.

[@zeekalowe931]

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[@zeekalowe931]

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[@amyhumphrey2389]

You were able to do this with a simple transparency? Like the kind we used to see in school when we were kids?

[@JackSmith-ud9bg]

Great method for placing the negative on the screen. Thanks. i'll try it.

[@shoriantrax]

Amazing video..thank you for sharing..quick question to YOU or anyone in the comments how many watts is your lamp for burning the screen ?

[@antonshkabara3090]

Great to see that Avasva has new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.

[@BigzoTv]

Does the uv light have to be a heat light as well ?

[@kisanputt8753]

Hi, whats your lamp watts, distance between screen and lamp. How did you calculate time?

[@Ddgjyfd]

I have aeen some tables that have the light under the table, does it make a difference which 1 is used?

[@tiborhalasz4677]

Hi Moxy, I would like to ask, which printer to use for create the film positive? Laser printer is good to this task or need other solution? What is your power of your lamp? Thanks!

[@josephpopa9425]

you are so creative and think outside of the box. I love it

[@trebor8nat]

nice video how far is the lamp from the screen looks like 16 inches apart?

[@dhruvprataptanwar46]

Can you use any bulb or does it have to UV?

[@djkirkdigglerusn5476]

Love your video can you tell me what chemicals you use for cleaning and where you buy them please :)

[@Ddgjyfd]

Emulsion is coated on 1 or 2 sides?

[@daisyreynero6196]

You gave an exposure time. Need to know what type of emulsion you used?

[@joelnickerson6739]

Hi. Nice job just one question. Do you only put emulsion on the back of the screen? I thought it had to be applied on both sides.

[@kathleenthompson3676]

What do you use to print your design on? What kind of paper?

[@vladpierre2694]

Is the peace of black foam helpful in getting a good exposure? How?

[@akolix]

Hi love, can i ask you witch light you using? Is it a uv lite or normal light from garage? How many Wats is strong light? Thanks for your answer.

[@bartonyount186]

Love your videos. I've learned much. In fact I built an exposure light exactly like yours. Which, brings me to my question. How do you figure out how long to expose the emulsion? In this video you timed it at 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Is that the perfect time? What happens if I expose it longer? Thanks for the advice. Bart

[@StudioMoxy]

Thank you. That's a great question. I printout this document and use it to time test the emulsion. Over time the light will become weaker and if you keep the emulsion for longer it will need some time adjustment. Use this doc and start at the 8 minute mark. Use something dark to cover the other times and every 30 seconds reveal more of the sheet until you get to the 30 second mark. Turn off the light and wash out the screen. Then you'll see the best time for your light and emulsion. static1.squarespace.com/static/5c22ebdd85ede1c92284f8b1/5c293f1d8a4134666a4881b1/5c293f238a4134666a488319/1546207011556/time-test.pdf?format=original

[@bartonyount186]

@@StudioMoxy Thanks for the time test sheet. I'm somewhere in the 2:30 to 3:00 minute range. Not surprising considering I use the same type of light source as you. Question: can you expose a screen for too long? As I ask that question it occurs to me that the correct time is a balance between exposing the emulsion just enough to harden without the light going through the black ink on the negative. Have you tried 3:00 minutes? Thanks Bart

[@StudioMoxy]

Barton Yount yes you can expose a screen too long. When you do this, you will see that the screen won’t wash out. You’ll need to remove the emulsion and start the process over again. Just keep testing till you dial it in.

[@marierodriguez6569]

what kind of paint did you use to paint the foam black ? Can I just use a foam without paint ?

[@820light]

Put the foam in a black tshirt

[@coreyholden7995]

What kind of emulsion was that?

[@lisapupillo1724]

Do you know if there is an adhesive that you can apply to the back of the stencil so that the finished stencil can stick to the surface you're stenciling on?

[@hashtagcircus5980]

The stencil is a clear film with a black image printed onto it. It’s not your typical cut out stencil. So the light burns the clear and all the other parts and hardens the emulsion, then you rinse out what didn’t get hardened by the light aka the black “stencil” or pattern

[@kevmonster7238]

after the image is burned on the emulsion, you can clean it off with water and the image will pop up or do you use anything else?

[@solomontesfaye3410]

Hello Ms. would you please tell me the mixing ratio of powder sesitizer with hot water and the amount of liquid senitizer with emulsion?

[@captainrecycle4672]

Hi! I'm thing to buy a screen printing press with register, l'm to began to do screen printing, l have small room, so don't know what printing press to buy what do you recommend?,l hope you answer thanks

[@robertod0821]

Great video. What kind of ink or paint do you use ?? What brand ??

[@Dmite_The_Great_6558]

Nice video very informative! Thanks you’ve gained a new subscriber ❤

[@vladpierre2694]

What speedball block out are you using?

[@georgeswanepoel2144]

Hi, thought i would share. I started screen printing 2 days ago, took weeks/months prepping getting all my info etc. This video helped me so much thank you. So with the specs of your exposure unit, i made the same one but i only have a 20w light (20W, 1600LM, 4000K, 230V-50Hz), and my exact exposure time is 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds. Thought this exposure time might help someone that only has a 20W light.

[@aldohisthing]

thank you:)❤

[@rodflesh]

Nice video, very instructional! Thanks! but the title should be How to burn your screens in a shop or work place to print somewhere...hehe! I mean, just wondering who might have all this equipment in a normal home? hehe!

[@anitaramirez163]

Did you add emulsion on both sides of the screen

[@StudioMoxy]

Anita Ramirez I don't coat both sides. The emulsion squeezes through the screen, so I try to scrape it down with the coaster to get a thin even coat on the screen.

[@fahey5719]

You must coat on both sides, then remove excess, again on both sides, to guarantee even covering and a thin layer. Then dry it horizontal, with t-shirt side down.

[@dasmegacool]

Under or over how many bodies are in the freezer?

[@Zaim-group]

What is the strength of light and is the light yellow?

[@vladpierre2694]

Is there a reason you use a "black" peace of foam, and could you also burn the street from the other side of you wanted?

[@saucedonkey88889]

What is Speedball Blockout? is it an actual paint or tape?

[@StudioMoxy]

It's like a paint. It is the Speedball brand and the product is a blockout liquid. You would paint it on and it will come off the screen when you remove the stencil with a power washer. It doesn't come off as easily as the emulsion with the emulsion remover.

[@10secondfilmschool]

Do you recall where you got the foam and whether or not you needed to cut it to size yourself?

[@StudioMoxy]

The foam was from a craft store (Joann) and I didn't have to cut it because it fit the size of my screens. If you find foam that is not the right size at that craft store, they can cut it to size for you.

[@10secondfilmschool]

Studio Moxy thank you!!

[@romancrisologo7470]

what watts your using maam for burning ??

[@xderiwx]

Was that a pint sized emulsion container? How long does one of that size usually last you? 10 screens? Thanks!

[@Averroes1]

How thick is the glass you use? Thank you

[@iglesiaelrenuevo5882]

Hello, I would like to know what is the printer that they use and what kind of ink to ink the image, thanks

[@drakenzy4220]

Hello! What is the name of that ink ? Im from Latvia

[@smhaque2021]

Thanks for shearing Whats the price of these machine

[@tapinwithted]

Where can I get that scraper?

[@Seoulbrotherdre]

Is the glass required or can I do without?

[@SpiderF27]

If you want a detailed and sharp edges for your print yes. The glass press the positive against the mesh evenly and tide.

[@itsdeeday]

Thanks for making it look pretty easy!

[@titandigitizingembroideryd7051]

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[@ZYchannelz]

Can use any bulb or only uv light?

[@StudioMoxy]

zaw yeh it would need to be a UV light as the emulsion is light uv sensitive.

[@ZYchannelz]

Studio Moxy Thank you, it can be any uv light?

[@StudioMoxy]

I think so, but you'll want to test your setup as it may be different than mine.

[@travelingvashishth6932]

Hi I have problem during exposure with halogen same as u did,Is any change in emulsion

[@StudioMoxy]

Did you make sure the UV cover on the light was removed? You may want to do a time test with your emulsion by using a sheet of paper and moving it every 20 seconds to reveal more of the image to see your exact best exposure time. Make sure the emulsion is new and mixed properly as well.

[@travelingvashishth6932]

Ya Sure I removed and I took new emulsion 😕

[@StudioMoxy]

Okay, removed UV cover and new well mixed emulsion should work. You should now do a time test with your emulsion to make sure that you have the correct amount of time for your burn. It can vary from brand of emulsion to brand and also if your light is new/or old. The brightness can make a difference. Check out my blog for a little more detail about time tests on step 7. studiomoxy.com/index.php/2017/08/17/burn-screen/

[@travelingvashishth6932]

Thanks😊

[@roysugoi2306]

Where do you buy the glass plate without UV protectant? Thanks in advance

[@StudioMoxy]

I bought the glass at Home Depot. They cut the glass to the size I needed.

[@cristianc3629]

Do you know your dimensions for the burn light setup?

[@richardniswander9030]

Do u have a drawing of your exposure unit

[@clarencewilley6083]

Howl well does the press you have work as far as registration?

[@StudioMoxy]

It takes a lot of effort but eventually it will register.

[@djfatstax2400]

hows the printing are you still doing it

[@MYJOURNEYTV0812]

what kind of light did you use?

[@bartonyount186]

Love the DIY video. One question: where did you get the foam that you painted black to put under the screen? Also what type paint do you use to paint it? Thanks.

[@StudioMoxy]

Barton Yount the foam is from my local craft store, joann. I just painted it black with acrylic paint.

[@bartonyount186]

Is it a hard foam or soft foam? Thanks

[@StudioMoxy]

Barton Yount its a soft foam

[@bartonyount186]

Sorry to keep asking questions. I have one more. The paint, is it a spray can acrylic paint or did you paint it one with a brush? Thanks.

[@StudioMoxy]

You know, I honestly don't remember. It's been so long since I've made it, but both ways would work.

[@l.l2437]

Wow great job...you made it really easy to do! Thank you

[@chrispalmer1255]

Moxy, please help!!! I coated my screens and put them in my cabinet to dry. That was 2 days ago. Today, I opened the cabinet to burn them but the emulsion wasn't dry. Also, it had all coagulated in a circle near the center of the screen and there were drips. I followed the directions on my emulsion and I followed your video... I'm thinking maybe there was no airflow inside my cabinet and that's what kept them from drying? I'm thinking about washing them, recoating, then letting them dry outside of the cabinet with a fan on them? What do you think?

[@StudioMoxy]

That's a good idea. It will take trial and error to get the process down. Humidity may have been a factor and lack of airflow. The emulsion may have been a bad batch, but you'll have to try different things and troubleshoot it to get it to work for you.

[@davidfrere4522]

Good job! Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@noahjohansen3050]

Do you use it in your kitchen????

[@karensmith5510]

Nice video. If you use bug light florescent lights. This way you don't have to worry about the uv light coming from the black light.

[@larrymorrison904]

Ok, so I'm watching this 5 1/2 years after it was made, but the first thing I wondered was, "Doe she not understand that black lights ARE UV lights!?" BUT.... she's not the first person I've seen do that.

[@bigjeyc8957]

Can this kind of light be use for halftones?

[@StudioMoxy]

Yes, this light can be used to burn halftones.

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

hey, not sure if any one asked this yet but what does the foam do? Why don't you just flip your screen around and place your glass on the other side of your screen with the transparency underneath?

[@sarahpickerill8829]

Hi Yousif, The foam is to give the screen some support and also to block any light that might come from underneath that causes a ghosting effect. I suppose you could try to burn the screen the way you suggested, but I’m not sure how well it would work. Try it out and let us know how it turns out. Thanks!

[@yourunclesam6780]

Sutdio Moxi:Really important video. The intention of sharing knowledge with others is appreciated. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have learned a lot from your video. I want more videos. LOL

[@xdeadyoungx]

Nice video, straight to the point!

[@oax2919]

I have problems with chromaline pc701 emulsion, I use a 500 w halogen light. I have been given it 30 seconds on every section from a sheet of ten. But at the end of exposure it didn't come out or falling ..help pliz

[@fahey5719]

You over burnt it.

[@domingocartagena6810]

Can I use any degreaser to clean screen? Like Walmart..

[@StudioMoxy]

I've never tried it before. It may be fine. May not. If you try it let us know how it turned out.

[@domingocartagena6810]

@@StudioMoxy but my screens are brand new,you're telling me I dont need to degrease them before I start?

[@StudioMoxy]

@@domingocartagena6810 you absolutely should degrease them first.

[@noahjohansen3050]

What is the spatula used for

[@mkrbrkr]

Aren't blacklight bulbs NOT good for emulsion exposure since they emit UV wavelengths? I use a darkroom lamp that's a deep amber, opposite the UV spectrum.

[@StudioMoxy]

MKRBRKR thanks for the tip. I haven't had any issues with the black lights up to this point. I'm also using dark room bulbs.

[@mkrbrkr]

Sure thing! They definitely emit in the UV Spectrum, so you could get some exposure bleed/ fade if it's in the 'line-of-sight'. (UV is very directional)

[@TatsuKan]

Exactly. We use near infrared bulbs to avoid exposure. Using UV lights is almost the worst idea as light. Exposure units use UV light.

[@davidannett3322]

different wavelength. if it were the wavelength that would expose the screen, then they'd be dangerous in you nightclub, make sense? you can look at black-lights all day without issue or protection.

[@SoulJuce]

UVA Blacklight is used in nightclubs which is safe for skin exposure which i guess has little effect on emulsion curing the light she used for curing is giving you the UV wavelength that could harm you if exposed enough to it

[@imaroadrunner7384]

What mess are you using 110 ?

[@DMDArtStudio]

Wow, I have a lot to learn here

[@MediaJunkie666]

What Burn Lamp Did You Use?

[@glennlopez6772]

Hi! Thanks for the video. Could you let us know about the type of lamp you used here. OK OK! We could use high ultraviolet content light sources to get an exposure time of around 3 minutes. 1. Mercury vapour. 2. Halogen. 3. Metal Halide. 4. U. V. LEDs. From the oldest to the latest - Number 4. Automobile lamps could be used with matching ballasts/ starters so check with your hardware guy. The best is sunlight with parallel rays, but you could use red/orange dyed mesh cloth to reduce undercutting due to diffused or non parallel rays. Hope some can get started!

[@HelmetVanga]

Aren't you supposed to apply emulation to both sides of the screen?

[@lscpaintedinteriors]

Fab video, U have a UV bulb in a normal work lamp I’ve been trying a halogen bulb with zero success can u tell me what uv bulb it is please maybe I can fit one in my R7 work lamp fitting 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@bartonyount9421]

I have another question. I hope you don't mind, but I find your site a great place for information. Here it is: Do you use tack spray? Or do you use something else. Seems to me tack spray would get all over the place and I'd like to avoid that. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@StudioMoxy]

It does get messy. There's another product that does the same thing that you can spread over your platen with a card. Something like this pro bond would do the trick. www.anthemprintingsf.com/Pro-Bond-Pallet-Adhesive-p/pro-bond-pint.htm

[@bartonyount186]

@@StudioMoxy Thanks, I think I'll go in that direction. Have a nice 4th.

[@StudioMoxy]

@@bartonyount186 Sounds good. Thanks, have a nice holiday!

[@theznooker]

i bought screen printing kit and i got only 3 yellow/green/red color, and i dont have one of those that people mix with water and let it dry and then wash it etc........ do i have to buy one of those too ? what is it called ? tnx

[@StudioMoxy]

It sounds like you bought ink (the red/yellow/green) which you will need when printing. But you need emulsion to make the stencil on your screen. You can buy emulsion at craft stores that sell screen printing supplies or you can check out the description of the video I listed the supplies I used along with a blog post. I hope those help you.

[@convert-a-net2898]

what is the wattage of the work lab and how far was it from the screen?

[@StudioMoxy]

The work light is 500 Watts, but the cover is removed. Otherwise the UV light won't burn the image into the screen. The light is positioned about 16 inches from the screen. If you're looking to build one yourself, check out this video from DeadSeaProductions. I used this video to figure out how to build mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZayoYhvYpqHkKs

[@jonnybigD420]

What kind of screen do you use?

[@enzprintco.8625]

Great video! How long have you been doing this? Where are you located? :)

[@CandSMINING]

Thanks for the info and sharing your knowledge.

[@TufdogsPlace]

Very cool, I didn't know how that was done...

[@StudioMoxy]

Thanks! It's a pretty simple process when you break it down. Hope it helps anyone that wants to learn how to do this too.

[@LittleBigWelsh]

What light is that?

[@geraldcodrington7816]

Thanks for sharing, I'm learning.

[@AliHassan-qc8wt]

I know screen making

[@eightsixsoldier3901]

can i buy a screen from you? iwhats your pricing

[@ramirami3896]

Nice work but I need a company specialized in the sale of silk and inks possible help

[@SpiderF27]

Oh Rami Rami, out there are hundreds of companies selling this stuff ))

[@here...justhere597]

HOW MANY WATTS IS YOUR WORK LIGHT THAT YOU USED FOR EXPOSURE

[@820light]

500 watt halogen work light

[@820light]

500 watt halogen work light. Home depot. I have the same set up

[@cherrycanlas3389]

Is your light is 500w?

[@StudioMoxy]

Yes, it's a 500watt light

[@REKSOSTUDIO]

Your video is very useful for me

[@txsviking]

There is a lot to it. Great work.

[@StudioMoxy]

Thanks! There is a lot to the process. More vids coming soon!