The design needs to be as dark as possible so that it blocks UV light from the exposure unit to the areas behind the design. Stencil - Stencils are basically opaque sheets, similar to transparency sheets, that the designs are printed onto using a laser printer. The emulsion is applied to the screen, at least one layer on both sides, using a scoop coater. Essentially, emulsion becomes "tougher" when exposed to light, making it more difficult to remove from surfaces. Photo Emulsion - This is a thick liquid substance that reacts to light. Learn more about Choosing the Right Screen Printing Press Press - The press holds the screen in place between prints, making it easier for the user to swap out the paper or clothing being printed. The common sizes are 18″x20″, 20″x24″, and 24″x31″, but there are companies willing to make screens to any size needed. Screen - The screen has a mesh, which is the fabric stretched over the screen’s frame, and is a weave that has tiny holes in it, which allows the emulsion to harden and adhere to it, and also allows ink to pass through the mesh that is open, IE the stencil.
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These are the materials you will need to have a basic setup, later on, we will give you resources on how to either make your own, where to find a good deal, or best practices on how to waste less to get more.
In this article, we will take you through the essential materials and how to outsource some of those expensive items.
So you have a great design and you want to make t-shirts but you’re on a budget and can’t afford a minimum order from a local screen printer? Well, you can get your own setup on a limited budget and we’ll show you how.
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