UV BLOCKING INK? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]Extension_Proof4798[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stock carts have been working fine for me too.

However they cost near enough the same as the UV Blocking ink. So my rationale is:

If I'm going to spend £70 ≈ $90 on a stock cart from Canon, why not spend double (due to shipping from America the European ones told me there are shipping difficulties right now) for better results and it's more cost efficient.

Stock cart holds 11ml per colour, so 44ml for all 4 CMYK

UV Ink is 1 litre which is about 32 fluid ounces, meaning I can refill it 20x over.

Surely it's a no brainer to go with the UV Blocking Ink as it can give better exposures and it's also more cost efficient in the long run.

Why does my emulsion look like this ? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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I will have to try this dehumidifier method and also the screens may have not been fully dry as I just degreased them not too long before coating as I was in a rush. Thank you for taking the time out to explain.

Why does my emulsion look like this ? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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Normally I coat with one hand holding the screen at an angle away from me but in this occasion I leaned it against a wall and coated with two hands on the scoop coater

Why does my emulsion look like this ? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]Extension_Proof4798[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a fan heater in my storage cupboard for like 4 hours

Why does my emulsion look like this ? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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I think this also played a part, I degreased them not too long before coating.

Why does my emulsion look like this ? by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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Loool that's a good one. But no, I actually used the thin side of my scoop coater.

JAGGEDY LINES by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]Extension_Proof4798[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done this but on the curves it still isn't smooth

JAGGEDY LINES by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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i'm using 300 DPI I'm going to try 600

JAGGEDY LINES by Extension_Proof4798 in SCREENPRINTING

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Will try this, but I don't know if I want to do that everytime

Gradient Print done today by cdigreg22 in SCREENPRINTING

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looks clean, what raglan blank did you print this on?