In order for Photo Emulsion Silk screening to work properly, screens need to be cleaned and prepared properly.
If this in not done correctly, one of two things will happen:
• The Emulsion will not stick, and will ‘blow out’ when washing out the screen
• The Emulsion will adhere too much and you will not be able to wash out your screen
As we are using a lot of screens, you will need to clean and prep those you intend to use or have used.
• This means you can only blame yourself if something does not work right!
• Put your name on screens you have prepped!
Make sure your instructor sees what you have done, so you can get credit for reclaiming your screen
Steps
PROCEDURE
- Remove existing Photo Emulsion
- Spray with Emulsion Remover
- Let it sit 1 minute – shorter and it will not work, longer and it will start to dry,
- Use Spray nozzle to wash out the screen
- If there is emulsion remaining repeat.
- Degrease Screen
- Make sure your screen is wet
- Brush in Brown Degreasing Fluid on both sides
- Let it sit 2 minutes – shorter and it will not work well, longer and it will start to dry,
- Use Spray nozzle to wash out the screen –make sure there no more foam
- If you see brown streak after the screen is dry, you will have to repeat!
- Put your name on the screen (Use masking tape on the frame)
- Let screen dry completely before use
IMPORTANT: WEAR THE PROVIDED GLOVES & GOGGLES FOR SAFETY
HORSEPLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, AND WILL MEAN EXPULSION!
