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<li>I use 110 mesh screens.</li>
<li> <strong>Flat side</strong> = the side of the screen that is completely flat.</li>
<li> <strong>Squeegee side</strong> = the side of the screen that has the wood frame sticking up.</li>
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<li>Scrub screen with degreaser (red liquid) and soft scrubby on both sides. rinse.</li>
<li>Dry screens very well, a fan works best.</li>
<li> <strong>Steps 3-12 should be in the dark.</strong> Fill metal coater about 1/2 full with emulsion.</li>
<li>Set either side of coater flat against the bottom of the screen. Start and end about 1 inch from the top and bottom of screen.</li>
<li>Tip coater so the emulsion is touching the screen. Tip a lot, but don't let the black plastic on the side of the coater to touch the screen.</li>
<li>Gently pull up.</li>
<li>Flip screen and repeat 5 and 6 as many times is necessary. 2 should be enough. You must end coating the squeegee side.</li>
<li>Store with flat side down. You have to set things between the corners and floor so the emulsion doesn't touch the floor.</li>
<li>Dry in a dust-free environment with a fan. Emulsion says not to store for more than 6 hours without burning.</li>
<li>Place screen below light (figure out distance from light.) with the flat side up.</li>
<li>Place image on screen mirrored to what it should look like. Tape down and/or place glass on top of image.</li>
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<p>Burn screen. Figure out times and with specific emulsion.</p>
<h4>BBA No. 1 Photoflood (250 Watt)</h4>
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</tr> </table> </li> <li>Wash out with high pressure water. May take a few minutes or 10 but again i’ve never used that emulsion. Be hasty while the screen is in the light.</li> <li>Let dry, fan again is a good idea.</li> <li>Place tape on flat side of screen wherever there are pinholes in the emulsion or edges that are close to ink.</li> <li>Place in press with flat side down.</li> <li>Put plenty of ink on screen. on the side closest to the press, mix it well with the squeegee</li> <li>Pull with the squeegee at a slight angle. Test prints are a good idea.</li> <li>Get as much ink back in bottle as possible. Clean with ink cleaner.</li> <li>After done with the image make sure the screen is very clean. Spray a layer of emulsion remover on both sides of screen, Gently scrub until all emulsion is dissolved.</li> <li>Rinse with hose.</li> </ol>
<p>See also: <a href="http://www.reuels.com/reuels/Silk_Screen_Printing_Instructions.html" title="Silk Screen Printing Instructions">http://www.reuels.com/reuels/Silk_Screen_Printing_Instructions.html</a></p>.