Testing DIY UV LED Strip Exposure Unit | Day 13

[@FidelElvira]

All I can say is all my respect to you, showing it can be done if you really want to 👍🏻

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank You Amigo

[@rjdean8913]

I really like your videos. So informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Glad you like them!

[@DiverseCityPrint]

Man, those spray bottle clips, you would think you'd have Arnold Schwarzenegger forearms by now LOL You gotta have patience with that. Big ups to you.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Haha, I know right. And thanks.

[@felmarz17]

Hats off amigo! thats some vlog you got there! very very detailed progress!

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank You Amigo

[@A.P.85.]

LED emulsions are great for LED exposure unites. With your setup you'd be able to expose white mesh at 15 seconds and yellow mesh at 25 seconds.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yes. Unfortunately I'm using a low quality Emulsion. I do however one day to wish to change to a better Emulsion but that will only be reasonable once I'm doing more print jobs.

[@tomworker94]

Was that film printed on the canon 6820 printer? They look very dark.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yes they were.

[@abdiellara7816]

Damn, good tutorial, thanks for taking the time to make the video, good information for what I'm trying to do! Thanks 🙏👍

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks for watching

[@ScreenPrintR]

To get the hard to remove emulsion from the corners I use a Dehazer from Performance Screen. Works great.

[@jdbrews]

Hola amigo! If you can get your hands on a pump action spray bottle get one. (normally used for gardening) It makes washing out screens easier than a spray bottle! I know because we used to use a spray bottle too!! have a good one amigo!

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yea, I've been told about that. I have thought about it but haven't yet went for it. But maybe in the future unless I switch emulsion and just go with using the high pressure washer.

[@chimchar545]

super helpful video :) thank you

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luckyjackson71]

Super video! I applauded for CA$10.00 👏👏👏

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank You, I really appreciate the support.

[@luckyjackson71]

Love your channel. Could you tell me the distance between the led strips and the glass?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank you, and I have it at 7 inches.

[@print-artgraphics5473]

I love the exposure system but I don't like those stones on top. Because a novice / apprentice in your shop may one day destroy your glass if not very careful. Try to build it up by adding a vacuum blanket and machine, to prevent future accidents.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks, and yea I get you. But I already switched it to, 2 large water jugs. No more stones. I was worried that one day I may drop one. Lol

[@soljararka5532]

exeland videos hombre! regards from Ibiza

[@TheInkBuildUp]

gracias Amigo

[@norfally.serigrafia]

Saludos! Cuanto tiempo necesitas para revelas tus mallas con esas tiras LED?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Pues en la malla blanca, le di 2 minutos con emulsion Sanchez, la de malla amarilla le voy a que tener que calcular mejor, ya que me equivoque en mis tiempos cuando hice unas pruebas.

[@norfally.serigrafia]

@@TheInkBuildUp puedes decir que de todas las pruebas q has hecho con las diferentes luces, lo que mejor ha funcionado son las cintas leds?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

@@norfally.serigrafia Pues cada una tiene su uso. Los LED me gustan ya que asi, puedo revelar marcos grandes con confianza que la luz lumpra parejo. Con la Flood Light, pues puedes decir que el centro simpre va estar mas fuerte. Pero tambien, las de LED, ay una posilidad que, no lumpra tan fuerte si usas muchos rollos y el adapador no es el correcto. La mera verdad, la Flood Light, es mas facil. Ya que, solamente lo conectas y as pruebas de la distancia.

[@norfally.serigrafia]

@@TheInkBuildUp yo he estado investigando para hacer mi unidad de exposicion, el asunto es q la gran mayoría de las personas que fabrican su unidad no realizan cálculos de distancia entre LED y LED y la distancia entre los LED y el vidrio tomando en cuenta el angulo de luz q emiten los LED, si logras hacer tu unidad tomando en cuenta esas distancias creo q podrías mejorar los tiempos y los detalles de lineas finas y tramas pequeñas

[@TheInkBuildUp]

@@norfally.serigrafia Si entiendo, ay muchos factores que afectan tu resultado. Asta la emulsion que usas afecta ya que unos estan hechas para que sean revelado con luces LED y de UV. Pero en todo, uno puedo revelar con calquiera luz, pero, se necesitan muchas pruebas para te salga bien. Un dolor de cabeza pero vale la pena ya cuando uno lo logra.

[@superteeprints371]

cool video antonio exposure unit is awesome great work bro

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank You Amigo

[@ivanalicea2574]

You made me laugh with your method but in a good way of course keep doing what you doing ..🤘

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Lol. Thanks.

[@jhovanyadao7752]

and also for the yellow mesh count..... and the frequency/ LPi for halftoning in photoshop

[@TheInkBuildUp]

For me, I usually do 45lpi and 45° but I may start experimenting with other angles

[@zapashoes3826]

Bacano . q diferencia encuentras en una y la otra q acabas hacer

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Con está prueba, lo encontré igual del tiempo que le doy. Nomás que con estos strips con la mesa más grande, me hace más fácil revelar marcos grandes.

[@zapashoes3826]

Sabes q tigre . ahora viendo tu video . tu me has ayudado mucho . me dijiste sobre la malla . ya q yo vivo en ny . me dijiste sobre la luz uv y casi compro una printer como la tuya . sólo q ya no había . yo hice una mesa de revelado casera y me funcionó ahora mismo man . con 45 segundos . quiza si le doy 50 . osea por ahí verdad . pero salió . osea . q la luz q tienes también funciona . gracias man . eres un caballo en el arte

[@TheInkBuildUp]

@@zapashoes3826 me da gusto que mi videos te ayudado.

[@hermanarango2896]

Would a 30W UV flood light be good to burn screens?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

It will, but your timing will be a bit longer.

[@hermanarango2896]

@@TheInkBuildUp about how much?

[@hermanarango2896]

@@TheInkBuildUp thanks for your response

[@TheInkBuildUp]

@@hermanarango2896 Can't really say. It all depends on the emulsion you're using.

[@risotoo4564]

You have good results with your UV light exposure unit ! I've made one too but not with strips. I use multiple UV led flood light instead. But I haven't find yet a good emulsion to use with uv led. Can you telle me what emulsion are you using ? Thanks

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks. And well, I just use the most affordable Emulsion that they sell here locally by a company call "Sanchez" I plan on buying a better Emulsion that will work easier with my UV light.

[@jhovanyadao7752]

what screen mesh did you used amigo?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I can't remember, sorry.

[@menbocabizares433]

We have similar light source. Mine takes 2 minutes. I personally like slow burning coz I don't mind some minor pre exposure. Uv led burns from front to back which makes it better than my old lightsource using just fluorescent tubes. Kudos amigo (not sure if it's right 😀😀)

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yes, I don't really mind the time for my screen. It's way better than the 10 minutes I use give it with my white flood light.

[@darrenbivings4227]

If you care about your eyes, you'll find another way to hold down that emulsion. Long-term exposure to even small amounts of UV radiation can increase your risk of developing a cataract or macular degeneration. UV exposure adds up over time. Long-term UV exposure can also causes tissue elevations on the surface of your eye. These are called pingueculae and pterygia. Using sunglasses faithfully when outdoors may limit these. Blue and violet shorter-wavelength visible light, emitted from LED lights, computers and smartphones can also be harmful to your retina and be a risk factor for macular degeneration later in life. Cover that Exposure box before you go blind!

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks for all the info Amigo. And no worries, I'm already exposing differently. I now place some water jugs on top of the screen for the weight. I no longer hold it myself. But now as you mentioned, I'm also going to start putting a dark sheet over everything just to be extra safe.

[@erictrevino8507]

You should try a garden sprayer to wash out your screens.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I would but I don't have water system. So I have no pressure for a hose.

[@20vK]

@@TheInkBuildUp look up "pump pressure sprayer" on Amazon. Maybe it would be interesting for you? You can pump it up by hand before you expose your screen, then when you take your screen out for washout, you can just spray them with some pressure and more evenly. No power or hose needed, just water and some exercise! You could also use it to wash away the emulsion off your step! You can get some big ones you wear on your back with a long pump lever, or smaller ones that you hold or leave on the floor. If you watch some KZbin videos, you can see how long the pressure will last and the kind of spray you can get. Well done Amigo, you are moving forwards!

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks, and yes love the idea. Will definitely consider it. I'm tired of my squirt bottle. Lol

[@gabrielanderson7250]

Where you buy the strips????

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I bought them on Amazon

[@richiepyke1380]

Crazy a lot of shops spend a small fortune on their equipment and you doing it at a small fraction of the cost. Bought a 30W led black light to expose. Would you have a recommendation on exposure time since you've used one? Thanks in advance amigo.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I know, I do wish I had a better unit but I have to make it work with what I have. And I can't really say since it all depends on your Emulsion.

[@richiepyke1380]

You'll get there my brother. Keep doin what you doin. At the end of the day you're an inspiration to us just trying to start out. Having very minimal equipment and some building our own. Let's us know we can still make it happen with what we have.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thank You Amigo. Feels good that I somehow help others know that they can make it work with the minimum.

[@zapashoes3826]

Muy bñ video. bacano . pero recuerdas esas luz led UV q compraste y también lo compre yo . q pasara con eso

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Si, y todavía lo tengo. Lo voy a guardar por emergencia o si me da ganas de hacer otra mesa.

[@zapashoes3826]

Crees q esta mesa de revelado es mejor q la otra q tenías

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yo también. Me gustó mucho.

[@heidbumbee1689]

I love your work but you have to start writing things down. Get a Sharpie and mark what works on the screen frames and start a notebook to record what achieves your best results. Thanks for your posts, I'm learning so much ....... and some of that from what doesn't work!

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks and I totally agree. On my latest video I realized how the time I said I was giving my screens was not correct. haha. embarrasing, but lately I just burned some screens and I got perfect results. And this time I actually wrote down my times next to my timer. So I won't forget. lol. Will make sure to mention that on my next video.

[@SubhashSingh-xy7yg]

To press your design uniformly place a rectangular glass over it. You don't Need to put so much weight on it.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Thanks. And yea, I was starting to think that maybe I don't need to much weight.

[@4Biddenn]

Which side of coater are u using? Sharp or thik side?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

You mean on the scoop coater?

[@4Biddenn]

@@TheInkBuildUp yes

[@4Biddenn]

@@TheInkBuildUp hey can u tell me?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Well this only has a thin side to scoop.

[@awebadvantage]

If you want to try the emulsion with the short life span then just mix half of it. This is what i did.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

You can do that with the dual Emulsion??

[@4Biddenn]

@@TheInkBuildUp yes off course. Take 200gram mix and use it. So that way it will last for long.

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Awesome. Will definitely need to try it.

[@nixondesign5093]

Can plastisol be used for frames 200 and 230 for halftone Mi amigo

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Yes you can Amigo

[@nixondesign5093]

@@TheInkBuildUp Which emulsion do you use for your work?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I use Sánchez Emulsion. It's an Emulsion they sell here in Mexico.

[@everesttv8315]

What is the size of t your frame?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

For the the small wood screen Im not really sure. The large wood screen was 90t. The GoldUp screen where it washed off was 43t, the eBay screen was like a 63t mesh.

[@4Biddenn]

Instead of using led light u can use uv light. My one takes 10-15 second to expose screen.

[@awebadvantage]

what type of bulb do you use?

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I will try it with my UV light to see if exposes better on this Unit than my other one.

[@4Biddenn]

@@awebadvantage I am using philips 18w, 2 feet long, 8 tubelights. Also distance between glass and tubelight is 7 to 8 inches around.

[@4Biddenn]

Try this @The Ink Build Up

[@TheInkBuildUp]

Will do Amigo.

[@4Biddenn]

First like nd first comment

[@TheInkBuildUp]

🤘

[@4Biddenn]

How did u print t-shirt, which is u r wearing in this video?

[@ComingSoon1000]

No mames guey , pinchis piedrotas hahahaha .. just put a piece of glass about half inch .

[@TheInkBuildUp]

I now place some water jugs on a piece of wood. Only did the rocks because I always wait for the last-minute to think of something. Didn't have anything heavy so I just went for the rocks outside. But no worries, I heard a lot mentioned that I don't need that much pressure.