DIY Exposure Unit for Screen Printing, Under $50

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
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Komentáře • 134

  • @parker424
    @parker424 Před 3 lety +11

    That line you said "dont go buy everything unless youre sure you want to do this for a long time" smart as hell

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +3

      Just speaking the truth. Screen printing isn’t for everyone. But it can be if you really keep at it and have lots of patience

  • @frederickdouglass2968
    @frederickdouglass2968 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You gave me more info on building an exposure unit than anyone on CZcams thanks bro 3:16

  • @Mrjoshnavarro
    @Mrjoshnavarro Před 3 lety +14

    Literally subscribed instantly when you said, "Yo, what up everybody?" I knew then it would be real

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      I have to be myself no matter what. Thanks for watching

  • @guadalupebolduan2897
    @guadalupebolduan2897 Před 2 měsíci

    Love your video! Straight to the point!! Thank you!

  • @clintgoman2108
    @clintgoman2108 Před 3 lety +3

    Props man ya gotta show love for the do it yourselfers.

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Yes sir all day. We got to show these veterans that you don’t have to spend $10,000 to screen print

  • @marsha.78
    @marsha.78 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Great video!!!

  • @kascade_studios
    @kascade_studios Před 3 měsíci

    really great video bro, thank you!!

  • @jacquelinefloyd1173
    @jacquelinefloyd1173 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you this helped me and saved me a lot of money

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      That’s what I’m trying to do. Help everyone save money. As I did myself

  • @mayrahernandez8482
    @mayrahernandez8482 Před 3 lety +2

    you're almost at 400 subs !! congrats

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks. I think I’m doing a giveaway video on one of my next videos

  • @pleasurenpain8424
    @pleasurenpain8424 Před 3 lety +1

    Hell ya thanks man!!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      No problem 👍. I have more videos coming very soon

  • @artinsidethebus
    @artinsidethebus Před rokem

    Thx for the tips bro :) I was working on a similar video.

  • @kennethruamar2687
    @kennethruamar2687 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for this video, love from the Philippines

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching my video. I hope you subscribed

  • @Cee_Four
    @Cee_Four Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for the video great content and you broke it down for all the DIY’ers out here. I just built my frame now and found a 500 watt work light at Harbor Freight near me. I hope to be burning screens by tonight. Just subscribed to your page man👍👍👍

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. I’m doing what I can. Did you get to burn some screens?

    • @Cee_Four
      @Cee_Four Před 3 lety +1

      @@RobDiazTv , I haven’t been able to get them to come out at all man. I believe my issue is my prints, I had them printed at Office Depot and when I hold them up to the light too much light is getting through. I’m going over them with a sharpie first to see if it helps, if not I have to find another print alternative. Thanks for the help💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +2

      @@Cee_Four maybe try printing twice and stack the prints.

  • @Chillinghard
    @Chillinghard Před 3 lety +1

    Video very helpful 💯💯💯

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Countup Black thank you. And thanks for subscribing. I really appreciate it

  • @erice5847
    @erice5847 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice vid man thank you

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks. Just here to help

    • @erice5847
      @erice5847 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv Do you think it would work with a 500W LED instead of a halogen bulb?

  • @P0TK1LLS
    @P0TK1LLS Před 2 lety

    thankyou so much for this video, i ve been struggling lately to burn my screen , im excited to wake up tomorrow to try to burn it again and make it happen!!!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před rokem +1

      You’re welcome. Did you end up trying it out?

    • @P0TK1LLS
      @P0TK1LLS Před 6 měsíci

      yepp ! ive been doing shirt and building up my own brand since then !my exposing time been weird lately since its getting colderr, i came back to this video to see what was yours just to be sure you were saying 5;30 🤣@@RobDiazTv

  • @bennieboom6899
    @bennieboom6899 Před 2 lety

    That's all I need to do this

  • @maceckstrand6849
    @maceckstrand6849 Před 2 lety

    hell yeah

  • @FriidayFTW
    @FriidayFTW Před 4 lety +1

    Subscribed! Def gonna try this out bro. How long do u think a 200 mesh will take?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 lety +1

      gianni corpuz I just burned a 230 mesh at 5 minutes 30 seconds. But it was real hot in the shop when I did it. Try it at that time and let me know how it goes. Thanks for the sub

  • @cb4920
    @cb4920 Před 7 měsíci

    Your cool brother. I subscribed

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 měsíci

      I really appreciate it that bro.

  • @TheBxchula69
    @TheBxchula69 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Rob.. First, thank you for helping out with sharing such an informative video. I would like to know how thick is the foam you are using as well as what are the inches of the two pieces of wood that are attached the foam & cardboard. Again Thank you!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 2 lety

      I don’t know why some comments I’m barely seeing. But it’s the height from the bottom of exposure unit to the screen mesh

  • @MommeeMadre1
    @MommeeMadre1 Před 3 lety +1

    Subscriber #466 here!

  • @cw4608
    @cw4608 Před 3 lety +2

    “The beer virus” made me smile. Thanks for the diy video. How do you like the Vevor press? Good fortune with your business!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 2 lety

      The press is a great starting point. It’s great for one color prints and it’s ok for 2 colors. But passed 2 colors gets a little tricky.

    • @anagonzalez-franco2461
      @anagonzalez-franco2461 Před 2 lety

      Which heat press do you Recomend?

  • @aliciameza3837
    @aliciameza3837 Před 3 lety +1

    I subbed!!!

  • @jactrock
    @jactrock Před 4 lety +1

    I build my own exposure unit like that one, if you put your mesh horizontal is better, for me works better, Good video!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 lety

      I’m going to try that. Thanks. What time are you burning the 160 mesh screens?

    • @jactrock
      @jactrock Před 4 lety

      @@RobDiazTv around 1:50 to 2:00 min.

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 lety

      Did you take the safety glass off the work light?

    • @jactrock
      @jactrock Před 4 lety

      @@RobDiazTv yes

    • @rebeccaturton9716
      @rebeccaturton9716 Před 4 lety +1

      RobDiazTv is the glass off your light rob?

  • @themadisonjt9108
    @themadisonjt9108 Před 2 lety +1

    nice video! thanks - will plexiglass work okay do you think? instead of actual glass

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 2 lety +2

      I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment. You can try it and let me know how it works out. But it has to be absolutely clear and see through to work best. And thank you

  • @aztecagutierrez4064
    @aztecagutierrez4064 Před 3 lety +1

    Ya me suscribe

  • @kalenburns4190
    @kalenburns4190 Před rokem

    yo. good video thank you. so is the idea that the foam pushes up the screen just a little bit to make a better connection with the glass which pushes the transparency closer to the mesh?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před rokem +1

      Yea that’s right. Just took some foam and pieces of wood to make that

  • @ngeeee222
    @ngeeee222 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi im from Philippines. This is a great help and a good idea for me wanting to start silkscreen printing. Much love♥️

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. It doesn’t take much to start out. And little by little you can upgrade

  • @yungnflashytv
    @yungnflashytv Před 3 měsíci

    Do you live in TX? I'm in Mckinney trying to see if I should go up 30 Sec on the exposure time my image burns and washes out but not to where I can apply ink and print

  • @UnderwritasLab
    @UnderwritasLab Před 3 lety +1

    Beer Virus!!! I'm 💀 🤣

  • @ghassanemoutaoukil4733
    @ghassanemoutaoukil4733 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish u good luck

  • @Truetothegame08
    @Truetothegame08 Před 3 lety +2

    get this light from Amazon and it cuts the time down to 15 to 20 seconds.
    QUANS 50W Ultra Violet UV LED Light for Curing Glue Blacklight

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks. I’m going to try it out

  • @consuelo4663
    @consuelo4663 Před 3 lety +1

    great! thanks how strong is your light?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Thanks. 500 watt halogen work light. I have the link to Amazon in the description

    • @consuelo4663
      @consuelo4663 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv thank you. all the best

    • @consuelo4663
      @consuelo4663 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv sorry Rob I am very new in this process. I found the lamp just one more question how long you expose the screen normally?

  • @adelitaaldaz142
    @adelitaaldaz142 Před 2 lety

    Hi from Las Vegas NV

  • @lawrencecharles977
    @lawrencecharles977 Před 3 lety +1

    I just built mine yesterday off a kenyonken tutorial do you need to remove the glass for the screen to record properly?????

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Kenyonken has good videos. You do not have to remove the glass but you can. It shortens the burn time if you remove it.

    • @benmcgaghran2022
      @benmcgaghran2022 Před 3 lety

      You do. The glass keeps UV light from coming through and the UV rays are what will dry your emulsion

  • @yosefkidane6019
    @yosefkidane6019 Před 3 lety +1

    What if u do it outside under a canopy with tarp covering perimeter

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      It should be fine. Try it out and let me know how it goes

  • @SellYourHomeEZ
    @SellYourHomeEZ Před 3 lety +1

    the beer virus lmao!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching. I had to say it.

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching. I had to say it.

  • @pharmx3336
    @pharmx3336 Před 3 lety +1

    What is the foam used for ? Is it necessary?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      I seen other screen printers with this same set up and they don’t use the foam and it works fine for them

  • @lawrencecharles977
    @lawrencecharles977 Před 3 lety +1

    How long should you burn with this light if you use speedball emulsion

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      I would start with 5 and a half minutes and work it from there.

  • @Flacidpeach
    @Flacidpeach Před 2 lety +1

    Would this potentially work for oversized screens??

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před rokem

      I’ve never tried it with bigger screens. It’s possible. Just make the bottom wider and the lamp higher

  • @rodneyppupouta5320
    @rodneyppupouta5320 Před 3 lety +1

    I have a 150w halogen lamp wil that wrk or longer exposure time

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Longer exposure time. Start with like 12 mins and see how that works out.

    • @rodneyppupouta5320
      @rodneyppupouta5320 Před 3 lety

      RobDiazTv shoot brother!! I’ll give that ago!!

  • @michealchristopher2590
    @michealchristopher2590 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey whats up my man? I built a exposure unit but my image is not burning on the screen I put the emulsion on there what do you think can be the problem?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      It could be to much emulsion. It could be that your stencil isn’t dark enough it causing it not to expose the image.

  • @chopkix
    @chopkix Před 4 lety +1

    What size was the foam that u used??

  • @ssriprider
    @ssriprider Před 3 lety +1

    Does the black foam under the screen touch the actual screen

  • @tofamous13
    @tofamous13 Před 3 lety +1

    So the bulb that came with the light i can use for screen printing?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes. It’s the one I have been using for almost 3 years

    • @tofamous13
      @tofamous13 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv Alright appreciate it. Just built mine yesterday. Everything came out good. Goodlookin bro

  • @MommeeMadre1
    @MommeeMadre1 Před 3 lety +1

    Beer virus! Still funny!

  • @martinmelena2240
    @martinmelena2240 Před 3 lety +1

    When i start to wash of the screen the emulsion starts to wash off this is my first time doing this what am i doing wrong?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      How long do you let your emulsion dry on screen before you burn?

  • @kloudkidofficial
    @kloudkidofficial Před 4 měsíci

    Is this good for halftones? 💬

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 měsíci

      I’ve tried halftones 1 times with this. Your really need to just play with the time. It’s definitely possible.

  • @antonioperfecto7539
    @antonioperfecto7539 Před 3 lety +1

    What kind of like is that bro? What is it called

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      It’s a work light I got off Amazon. I have the link in the description

  • @victimsince2002
    @victimsince2002 Před 3 lety +2

    Yo what size screen you use bro for your prints?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      Size 20x24. My regular mesh count I use for little detail images is 160.

    • @victimsince2002
      @victimsince2002 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv appreciate it take it easy g

  • @ericcarlson7641
    @ericcarlson7641 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you over burn?

    • @robertodiaz8734
      @robertodiaz8734 Před 2 lety

      Yes. Underexposed your image will blow out. Overexposed your image will be difficult to wash out.

  • @bbdalena
    @bbdalena Před 4 měsíci

    how many watts is ur light?

  • @Luke-ob1ed
    @Luke-ob1ed Před 2 lety +1

    Hi I’m going to use a 160mesh using this exact same set up do you think I should use the same 5:30 time ?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 2 lety

      Yes. Let me know how it comes out

  • @alexanderb4416
    @alexanderb4416 Před 3 lety +1

    what cain a lights watts

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      500 watt work like. I got it off Amazon

  • @anne-marieolivier8318
    @anne-marieolivier8318 Před 2 lety +1

    Beer virus 😂

  • @ryandoyle9553
    @ryandoyle9553 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey, I have a 1000w LED light, any idea on exposure time roughly? Cheers !

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      I would try half of my time. So if I do 6 mins with the 500w. You should try 3 mins

    • @ryandoyle9553
      @ryandoyle9553 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv Thanks man!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      No problem. Let me know how that works for you

    • @ryandoyle9553
      @ryandoyle9553 Před 3 lety

      @@RobDiazTv What about a 100W LED light? what do you reckon exposure time would roughly be on that?

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety +1

      I’ve never tried that one. The way I do it is. I use a black poster piece. I start with 1 min. Then cover part of the design then let it keep burning for 2 mins and then cover more of the image and so forth. On my “ how to screen print from home”video I explain better. If you want to check that video out

  • @DavidWahlstrom69sins
    @DavidWahlstrom69sins Před 3 lety

    Damn bro you goin' on and on about some screws......

  • @popsblahaent2496
    @popsblahaent2496 Před 3 lety +1

    What size glass

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      Mines a 16x16. But I would have preferred to get a 19x20

    • @sandraperez42
      @sandraperez42 Před 3 lety +1

      @@RobDiazTv can you send a link where you bought the glass? If not no worries!

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 3 lety

      I got it at ace hardware. They will cut out the size you want

  • @Dmite_The_Great_6558
    @Dmite_The_Great_6558 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice bro thanks I really needed this 🫡

    • @RobDiazTv
      @RobDiazTv  Před 4 měsíci

      No problem. I really appreciate you watching