This is an older video with a good explanation of manually placing your film positives on the screen for exposure. I hope to remake some of these older videos to give you all a fresh take on some past screenprinting topics.
Yes, I have known sign makers who would use black adhesive vinyl, computer cut art, applied to clear acetate as their film positives. It works great, absolutely opaque! I think you could probably use any color that is sufficient to block the exposure source. You can get very large rolls of acetate online, Im sure. Thanks for the comment!
@thallium200 Yes, this is normal. When you actually use the registration marks you would ink them and print them with the design as a test print. Then you can use the print itself as well as the printed reg marks to line up the design. On an automatic press if a carrier system is not used the registration marks are heavily relied upon. When you set to run the print job you simply tape off the reg marks. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Thanks, glad you like. I don’t know what to suggest since I do not know what you have available to you. Maybe a slop sink in the garage if you have one or outside in the shade near a garden hose. You can coat screens anywhere you can subdue the light or use yellow lights and let the screens dry in there or in the dark. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
And if you need screenprinting supplies, please check out the Print Supplies page on the Catspit website for discounts. Use the Catspit promo codes to get 5% to 15% off list pricing plus free shipping. Offers from 3 vendors including Ryonet! See my CZcams channel page for the link. Thanks for watching! ☠
Depending on your artwork, self weeding transfer paper has many advantages. It is not always necessary, but over all I would say it is better than traditional consumer brand transfer papers. But some need professional application. I would say aluminum frames are better. Dye Sublimation ink is used with sublimation printers which make heat transfers that transfer the ink by way of a gaseous process activated by the heat. Thanks for watching!
@noahdog168 Only to a certain extent. This is indicative of an under exposure. If this occurs slightly on the ink well side, that is to be expected with some exposure times. But if both sides are like that then your screen is severely under exposed. Increase the exposure time to a point that this problem is minimized or eliminated while still being able to washout your stencil. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Look up roger jennings vids. He has one on how to make a simple jig that works like a charm for placing multiple positives in the same place and it will speed up the time you spend measuring to place your positives. Love all the vids and sent u a question via your website. Thanks Sarge
Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
@sargearea51 I always thought about making my own jig. I could set up my own system easily but I guess I have gotten used to it and it doesn’t take me too long anymore. But yea, Jennings has some cool videos too. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
great as always!! hey! one question! I have a vinyl cutter so you think that I can cut my art works with vinyl then put it on the screen to burn it instead of print my art works on a transparent sheet. that way i can make larger art works!! I seen here on you tube people using vinyl but they never burn it to the screen they just stick it on!!
The side that you print on should touch the emulsion. That way the printed artwork is directly against the emulsion instead of having the layer of clear film between the artwork and the emulsion. That would allow for some undercutting you don't want. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Im a little confused as to why you burned the registration marks onto the first screen. Now you have to make sure to not ink them when applying the ink? Is that normal?
I'm not sure what's available to you there. You might trying buying from a supplier in Europe. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
This is an older video with a good explanation of manually placing your film positives on the screen for exposure. I hope to remake some of these older videos to give you all a fresh take on some past screenprinting topics.
Yes, I have known sign makers who would use black adhesive vinyl, computer cut art, applied to clear acetate as their film positives. It works great, absolutely opaque! I think you could probably use any color that is sufficient to block the exposure source. You can get very large rolls of acetate online, Im sure. Thanks for the comment!
@thallium200 Yes, this is normal. When you actually use the registration marks you would ink them and print them with the design as a test print. Then you can use the print itself as well as the printed reg marks to line up the design. On an automatic press if a carrier system is not used the registration marks are heavily relied upon. When you set to run the print job you simply tape off the reg marks. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Thanks, glad you like. I don’t know what to suggest since I do not know what you have available to you. Maybe a slop sink in the garage if you have one or outside in the shade near a garden hose. You can coat screens anywhere you can subdue the light or use yellow lights and let the screens dry in there or in the dark. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
And if you need screenprinting supplies, please check out the Print Supplies page on the Catspit website for discounts. Use the Catspit promo codes to get 5% to 15% off list pricing plus free shipping. Offers from 3 vendors including Ryonet! See my CZcams channel page for the link. Thanks for watching! ☠
Depending on your artwork, self weeding transfer paper has many advantages. It is not always necessary, but over all I would say it is better than traditional consumer brand transfer papers. But some need professional application. I would say aluminum frames are better. Dye Sublimation ink is used with sublimation printers which make heat transfers that transfer the ink by way of a gaseous process activated by the heat. Thanks for watching!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. Maybe I'll try that sometime. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
You know all the technical Printing Terms thats hella cool
Thanks ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
@noahdog168 Only to a certain extent. This is indicative of an under exposure. If this occurs slightly on the ink well side, that is to be expected with some exposure times. But if both sides are like that then your screen is severely under exposed. Increase the exposure time to a point that this problem is minimized or eliminated while still being able to washout your stencil. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
Great videos! They have helped me immensely!
Look up roger jennings vids. He has one on how to make a simple jig that works like a charm for placing multiple positives in the same place and it will speed up the time you spend measuring to place your positives. Love all the vids and sent u a question via your website. Thanks Sarge
Great info, thanks. maybe a tip for you is to number the steps. step 1. etc. it will be easier to follow.
Thank you! You’re welcome, it’s my pleasure to help out and share information. Check out the Catspit website for a lot more free info on screen printing. Link is on the channel page. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Thank you!
You’re’ welcome, my pleasure. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
5 stars for sure!
@sargearea51 I always thought about making my own jig. I could set up my own system easily but I guess I have gotten used to it and it doesn’t take me too long anymore. But yea, Jennings has some cool videos too. Thanks for watching & commenting! ☠
Good explaination. 5 stars.
Do you recommend 'self weeding' paper?
Are aluminium screen frames better than wood?
What is 'Dye Sublimation' ink?
I use inkjet film positives so I don’t necessarily suggest laser printers and laser films or vellum. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! ☠
great as always!! hey! one question! I have a vinyl cutter so you think that I can cut my art works with vinyl then put it on the screen to burn it instead of print my art works on a transparent sheet. that way i can make larger art works!! I seen here on you tube people using vinyl but they never burn it to the screen they just stick it on!!
Nice, thank you! I appreciate the support ;) ☠
what laser printer do you recommend for printing for the film ?
Hey bud, which side of the print positive film should touch the mesh? Meaning the side that has the printer's ink or the opposite? Thanks
The side that you print on should touch the emulsion. That way the printed artwork is directly against the emulsion instead of having the layer of clear film between the artwork and the emulsion. That would allow for some undercutting you don't want. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Im a little confused as to why you burned the registration marks onto the first screen. Now you have to make sure to not ink them when applying the ink? Is that normal?
After you register to pallet, use tape to cover registration marks
am from kenya...how can i get a good emulsion and sensitizer?
I'm not sure what's available to you there. You might trying buying from a supplier in Europe. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/