DIY Exposure Unit for Screen Printing, Under $50

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4 жыл бұрын

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@parker424 3 жыл бұрын

That line you said "dont go buy everything unless youre sure you want to do this for a long time" smart as hell

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Just speaking the truth. Screen printing isn’t for everyone. But it can be if you really keep at it and have lots of patience

@frederickdouglass2968 9 ай бұрын

You gave me more info on building an exposure unit than anyone on KZfaq thanks bro 3:16

@RobDiazTv 4 ай бұрын

I do what I can. Thanks

@guadalupebolduan2897 2 ай бұрын

Love your video! Straight to the point!! Thank you!

@Mrjoshnavarro 3 жыл бұрын

Literally subscribed instantly when you said, "Yo, what up everybody?" I knew then it would be real

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I have to be myself no matter what. Thanks for watching

@marsha.78 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video!!!

@pleasurenpain8424 3 жыл бұрын

Hell ya thanks man!!

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍. I have more videos coming very soon

@clintgoman2108 3 жыл бұрын

Props man ya gotta show love for the do it yourselfers.

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir all day. We got to show these veterans that you don’t have to spend $10,000 to screen print

@kascade_studios 3 ай бұрын

really great video bro, thank you!!

@jacquelinefloyd1173 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this helped me and saved me a lot of money

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m trying to do. Help everyone save money. As I did myself

@artinsidethebus Жыл бұрын

Thx for the tips bro :) I was working on a similar video.

@mayrahernandez8482 3 жыл бұрын

you're almost at 400 subs !! congrats

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think I’m doing a giveaway video on one of my next videos

@kennethruamar2687 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video, love from the Philippines

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video. I hope you subscribed

@Chillinghard 3 жыл бұрын

Video very helpful 💯💯💯

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Countup Black thank you. And thanks for subscribing. I really appreciate it

@Cee_Four 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video great content and you broke it down for all the DIY’ers out here. I just built my frame now and found a 500 watt work light at Harbor Freight near me. I hope to be burning screens by tonight. Just subscribed to your page man👍👍👍

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I’m doing what I can. Did you get to burn some screens?

@Cee_Four 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv , I haven’t been able to get them to come out at all man. I believe my issue is my prints, I had them printed at Office Depot and when I hold them up to the light too much light is getting through. I’m going over them with a sharpie first to see if it helps, if not I have to find another print alternative. Thanks for the help💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cee_Four maybe try printing twice and stack the prints.

@erice5847 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid man thank you

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just here to help

@erice5847 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv Do you think it would work with a 500W LED instead of a halogen bulb?

@bennieboom6899 2 жыл бұрын

That's all I need to do this

@RobDiazTv Жыл бұрын

Yes this is all you need

@P0TK1LLS 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou so much for this video, i ve been struggling lately to burn my screen , im excited to wake up tomorrow to try to burn it again and make it happen!!!

@RobDiazTv Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Did you end up trying it out?

@P0TK1LLS 6 ай бұрын

yepp ! ive been doing shirt and building up my own brand since then !my exposing time been weird lately since its getting colderr, i came back to this video to see what was yours just to be sure you were saying 5;30 🤣@@RobDiazTv

@maceckstrand6849 2 жыл бұрын

hell yeah

@TheBxchula69 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob.. First, thank you for helping out with sharing such an informative video. I would like to know how thick is the foam you are using as well as what are the inches of the two pieces of wood that are attached the foam & cardboard. Again Thank you!

@RobDiazTv 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why some comments I’m barely seeing. But it’s the height from the bottom of exposure unit to the screen mesh

@kalenburns4190 Жыл бұрын

yo. good video thank you. so is the idea that the foam pushes up the screen just a little bit to make a better connection with the glass which pushes the transparency closer to the mesh?

@RobDiazTv Жыл бұрын

Yea that’s right. Just took some foam and pieces of wood to make that

@ngeeee222 3 жыл бұрын

Hi im from Philippines. This is a great help and a good idea for me wanting to start silkscreen printing. Much love♥️

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It doesn’t take much to start out. And little by little you can upgrade

@MommeeMadre1 3 жыл бұрын

Subscriber #466 here!

@cb4920 7 ай бұрын

Your cool brother. I subscribed

@RobDiazTv 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate it that bro.

@themadisonjt9108 2 жыл бұрын

nice video! thanks - will plexiglass work okay do you think? instead of actual glass

@RobDiazTv 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment. You can try it and let me know how it works out. But it has to be absolutely clear and see through to work best. And thank you

@FriidayFTW 4 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Def gonna try this out bro. How long do u think a 200 mesh will take?

@RobDiazTv 4 жыл бұрын

gianni corpuz I just burned a 230 mesh at 5 minutes 30 seconds. But it was real hot in the shop when I did it. Try it at that time and let me know how it goes. Thanks for the sub

@aliciameza3837 3 жыл бұрын

I subbed!!!

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that

@jactrock 4 жыл бұрын

I build my own exposure unit like that one, if you put your mesh horizontal is better, for me works better, Good video!

@RobDiazTv 4 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try that. Thanks. What time are you burning the 160 mesh screens?

@jactrock 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv around 1:50 to 2:00 min.

@RobDiazTv 4 жыл бұрын

Did you take the safety glass off the work light?

@jactrock 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv yes

@rebeccaturton9716 4 жыл бұрын

RobDiazTv is the glass off your light rob?

@aztecagutierrez4064 3 жыл бұрын

Ya me suscribe

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias

@yungnflashytv 3 ай бұрын

Do you live in TX? I'm in Mckinney trying to see if I should go up 30 Sec on the exposure time my image burns and washes out but not to where I can apply ink and print

@Truetothegame08 3 жыл бұрын

get this light from Amazon and it cuts the time down to 15 to 20 seconds. QUANS 50W Ultra Violet UV LED Light for Curing Glue Blacklight

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m going to try it out

@yosefkidane6019 3 жыл бұрын

What if u do it outside under a canopy with tarp covering perimeter

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

It should be fine. Try it out and let me know how it goes

@cw4608 3 жыл бұрын

“The beer virus” made me smile. Thanks for the diy video. How do you like the Vevor press? Good fortune with your business!

@RobDiazTv 2 жыл бұрын

The press is a great starting point. It’s great for one color prints and it’s ok for 2 colors. But passed 2 colors gets a little tricky.

@anagonzalez-franco2461 2 жыл бұрын

Which heat press do you Recomend?

@UnderwritasLab 3 жыл бұрын

Beer Virus!!! I'm 💀 🤣

@adelitaaldaz142 2 жыл бұрын

Hi from Las Vegas NV

@RobDiazTv Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you for watching

@lawrencecharles977 3 жыл бұрын

How long should you burn with this light if you use speedball emulsion

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I would start with 5 and a half minutes and work it from there.

@ghassanemoutaoukil4733 4 жыл бұрын

I wish u good luck

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lawrencecharles977 3 жыл бұрын

I just built mine yesterday off a kenyonken tutorial do you need to remove the glass for the screen to record properly?????

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Kenyonken has good videos. You do not have to remove the glass but you can. It shortens the burn time if you remove it.

@benmcgaghran2022 3 жыл бұрын

You do. The glass keeps UV light from coming through and the UV rays are what will dry your emulsion

@consuelo4663 3 жыл бұрын

great! thanks how strong is your light?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. 500 watt halogen work light. I have the link to Amazon in the description

@consuelo4663 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv thank you. all the best

@consuelo4663 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv sorry Rob I am very new in this process. I found the lamp just one more question how long you expose the screen normally?

@chopkix 3 жыл бұрын

What size was the foam that u used??

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

21”x17”

@Flacidpeach 2 жыл бұрын

Would this potentially work for oversized screens??

@RobDiazTv Жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried it with bigger screens. It’s possible. Just make the bottom wider and the lamp higher

@pharmx3336 3 жыл бұрын

What is the foam used for ? Is it necessary?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I seen other screen printers with this same set up and they don’t use the foam and it works fine for them

@rodneyppupouta5320 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 150w halogen lamp wil that wrk or longer exposure time

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Longer exposure time. Start with like 12 mins and see how that works out.

@rodneyppupouta5320 3 жыл бұрын

RobDiazTv shoot brother!! I’ll give that ago!!

@ssriprider 3 жыл бұрын

Does the black foam under the screen touch the actual screen

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Yea it does.

@michealchristopher2590 3 жыл бұрын

Hey whats up my man? I built a exposure unit but my image is not burning on the screen I put the emulsion on there what do you think can be the problem?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

It could be to much emulsion. It could be that your stencil isn’t dark enough it causing it not to expose the image.

@bbdalena 4 ай бұрын

how many watts is ur light?

@RobDiazTv 4 ай бұрын

500 watts

@tofamous13 3 жыл бұрын

So the bulb that came with the light i can use for screen printing?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s the one I have been using for almost 3 years

@tofamous13 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv Alright appreciate it. Just built mine yesterday. Everything came out good. Goodlookin bro

@martinmelena2240 3 жыл бұрын

When i start to wash of the screen the emulsion starts to wash off this is my first time doing this what am i doing wrong?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

How long do you let your emulsion dry on screen before you burn?

@SellYourHomeEZ 3 жыл бұрын

the beer virus lmao!

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I had to say it.

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I had to say it.

@alexanderb4416 3 жыл бұрын

what cain a lights watts

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

500 watt work like. I got it off Amazon

@MommeeMadre1 3 жыл бұрын

Beer virus! Still funny!

@kloudkidofficial 4 ай бұрын

Is this good for halftones? 💬

@RobDiazTv 4 ай бұрын

I’ve tried halftones 1 times with this. Your really need to just play with the time. It’s definitely possible.

@antonioperfecto7539 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of like is that bro? What is it called

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a work light I got off Amazon. I have the link in the description

@ericcarlson7641 2 жыл бұрын

Can you over burn?

@robertodiaz8734 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Underexposed your image will blow out. Overexposed your image will be difficult to wash out.

@victimsince2002 3 жыл бұрын

Yo what size screen you use bro for your prints?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

Size 20x24. My regular mesh count I use for little detail images is 160.

@victimsince2002 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv appreciate it take it easy g

@Luke-ob1ed 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m going to use a 160mesh using this exact same set up do you think I should use the same 5:30 time ?

@RobDiazTv 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Let me know how it comes out

@ryandoyle9553 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I have a 1000w LED light, any idea on exposure time roughly? Cheers !

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I would try half of my time. So if I do 6 mins with the 500w. You should try 3 mins

@ryandoyle9553 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv Thanks man!

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Let me know how that works for you

@ryandoyle9553 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobDiazTv What about a 100W LED light? what do you reckon exposure time would roughly be on that?

@RobDiazTv 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried that one. The way I do it is. I use a black poster piece. I start with 1 min. Then cover part of the design then let it keep burning for 2 mins and then cover more of the image and so forth. On my “ how to screen print from home”video I explain better. If you want to check that video out