I have a screen printing press in my garage (that i purchased from Ryonet) in fact All of my screen printing materials and equipment is from Ryonet. I would recommend Ryonet to anyone wanting to get into screen printing. I've had my set up for a little over 3 years, and have a bunch of great T-shirts that I have printed using it. You guys sell a great range of products! Anyway, now that I am done brown nosing...lol, about 4 months ago I found a job at a local screen printing shop, and I was hired on as a grunt worker, coating and washing screens, and it was also my responsibility to spray out the newly exposed screens and taping them off. etc. but I noticed a lot of things they were doing wrong in the shop, that were completely counter productive. For example, they have a dark room, but the only thing they use the dark room for is coating the screens. Once they are dry, they take them out and carry them through a brightly lit print shop, down a brightly lit hallway to the other end of the building to another brightly lit room where they have the exposure unit (which is also sitting right in front of a large window) They burn the screens, usually 4 or 5 at a time, and then carry them out of the brightly lit room, back down the brightly lit hallway, and back through the brightly lit print shop, and into the wash room where I am with the spray booth. Well the first few times I tried to wash out a newly exposed screen, I "blew out" the image. Even when the image would not blow out, it still took a ridiculous amount of time to wash it out, even the other employees who have worked there for a long time were having the same problem. I mentioned to them that the screens are being over exposed buy spending all that time in the light, and of course they look at me like "what the hell do you know, you're just the 'new guy" But I would just say ok, whatever. I didn't want to ruffle any feathers, and cost myself my job. Am I right? I know for a fact that the positives that are printed are done perfectly on a very high quality printer, so I am sure it's not the positives. So I can only imagine it was because of all the time they spend in the light before they get washed out. Needless to say, I no longer work there. I got tired of getting yelled at for taking too long and for ruining the images. When I do mine at home, I turn my entire garage into a dark room, and I do the entire process in the dark, and they wash out very easy. 10-20 seconds at most, and have no problems what so ever. Since day one, when I received my press, I watched the included instructional DVD, and I was printing that afternoon. I have never blown out an image at home. I would rather just do it at home as a hobby anyway, because I love screen printing. Especially when it is done right. I might not get paid for it, but i do get the satisfaction of knowing that I created this Shirt that nobody else has. Spring is coming, and i WILL be ordering more supplies from you soon for sure! Thanks for the super informative instructional videos, and quality products!

Thanks for the video. My main problem thus far was the transparency of the image. Thanks again, I will try it out.

@Ryonet Thank you for the quick reply. You the Dude!!!!!

Very interesting very interesting good teaching

@wazupsam Screens will typically last for up to 4 weeks if kept in the dark room. So you should be fine.

@bingers19 * This is a very good observation, if your emulsion is not completely cured onto the screen then what will happen is when the emulsion gets wet during washout it will start to separate from the screen and your image will blow out. Your emulsion sould be BONE DRY before exposure. Dehimidifyer!

This video was so helpful as a beginner it solved the majority of my troubleshooting issues and helped me fix problems I didn’t even know I had when developing screens. The one thing I need clarification on is you say it is easier to blow a screen out if you are washing it from the back side it is easier to blow out... A. This may sound stupid but I am unclear about which side you are calling the “back”... B.could you explain a little more about that if possible., or point me to a video that does, because it seems helpful to understand both for the washout and the screen reclaiming process. Thanks for all your help you are a great teacher I generally hate learning via you tube but I honestly consider you my silkscreening professor.

You should have multiple Titles for this video, like "emulsion washing out of screen". Awesome video. I'm sure this is my problem. Thanks!

thanks! before I had using hot light 1500w time exposure start from 15mn to 30mn but the result still bad

- Great video, thanks!!!

very helpful thanks!

I've done quite a few tests on inkjet film transparencies over the years for creating photogravure, solarplates and cyanotypes. The problem with not getting max density black and clear white film (simultaneously) is often the problem of the film - not the printer. You need a film that can accept more ink - it's just that simple. Printmakers I know have settled on SIHL 3148 Absolute Clear (you can find a roll of it on business websites, like Freedom Paper). It's made a HUGE difference. The other printing trick I use is to add a little Yellow (+10) to the Black in the Epson print settings (Advanced area); this also helps with density. But the film itself is the biggest issue imo.

@bingers19 it depends on how dry your room is, the screen needs to be DRY, the dryer your room is, the dryer it will get faster. You can tell if it is dry by touching your lips to the screen and if you do not detect moister it is dry.

What exposure unit are you using? the best advice I can give you right now is to use a step wedge test or Stouffer 21step test to dial in your exposure times.

you rock dude, awesome vids!

thanks for the help, would my transparancy be dark enough if i had the design printed on at staples? or another store that has the industry styled printers? thanks

Hey thanks for the great video! I have question please help me if possible, the problem that I face is that when we start printing then after few prints some spots start to appear in the final print. This problem is bugging me for quite some time, please help!

i was thinking about starting to make my own tshirts but all this stuff is way more work than i thought it would be, makes me respect alot of clothing lines

yep

thanks a lot for sharing

Awesome!

Love you're videos. You are a well spoken teacher. My house burned down In the valley fire last month. Now I need a new start. I think I'm going to make the leap into screen printing. So you sell all the gear I need??

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I I appreciate your work.. I have a problem.. after I burn the image and washed very strong by water and every thing okk.. when I applied the colour and start printing the colour won't come out from the other side and print on the material.. could you please solve this issue thanks in advance

What's the brand of emulsion are you using? seems good!

can i put a design on the bond paper to use in emulsion not in a transparency film?

What's your suggestion on emulsion drying times? I've read anywhere from 2-24 hours.

Hi! Thanx 4 all ur videos they r very helpful... I'm having a lot of problems burning my screen with halftones, I'm using yellow mesh 230 and using autosol 9000 presensitise, i think I have a real good positive I tried different time settings but not having any lock... can you help? Thanx. Javier.

Dear Sir, What is the inkjet printer you are using. Is it possible to used HP Officejet 7110 to a waterproof inkjet film possitive? Thank You in advance

the one that said TEST that eventually washed out was with pigment ink?

That's the recommended way of coating emulsion!

should you always see a ghost image on emulsion after exposure? or depends on type/brand of emulsion.

Soo my hp inkjet printer would basically be coming out like the “test” graphic even after changing the print settings ?

Finally seen what I was doing wrong. Thanks a billion

Thanks for the video. I have a question and really need help here. I kept my screen in a dark clean box after coating emulsion. I use sun to expose it and here it has been raining since the day I coated emulsion. I didn't take the screen out yet. Will there be a problem if I let the screen be there for few days? And this is my very first experience in screen printing. Please help

Is UV blocking ink a special ink that you use to print your transparencies? How is it applied to the transparency? (Thanks from a screen printing newbie)

yes this is my problem! always like this. I hate it. I spent too much time but the result is bad

Thanks for this Ryan- I'm about to burn my first screen - I sprayed some Krylon Matte spray on the image to make it darker. I'll make sure to have it pressed down well with a plate of glass. Question- the image I printed is on frosted Vellum. Will that still work?

Will not letting emulsion dry all the way create somewhat of the same problem? i let the emulsion dry for 2 hours or so, burned the screen which worked fine. but during wash out it took a long time and some of the corners of the lettering on the image started to lift. What is proper drying time for the diazo emulsion?

Hi. I like to know if you can use 100w instead of 250 w?

The best way that I have found is to use compressed air.

Thank you SOO much for your video!!! I sure wish I found this a couple days ago...ruined about emulsions today... X( #$#$%^#$%^ This vid rocks, and thanks again! I need to darken up my lines, not change exposure times!

I always put emulsion on both sides? Is that a bad thing then?

which printer did u suggest i didnt get u i am using cannon 2900 model laser printing during washout it pretty hard and i rub with my hands

what do you suggest for removing emulsion that was only partially exposed? I'm having trouble removing emulsion from an XL screen that didn't fully expose at the edges.

can the film be textured so it can work with an ink jet printer?

I'm a beginner can we use a regular printer

Which printer is bast leser and inject please answer me

now I would like to use UV light box maybe is better or not? can you tell me and what should I buy?

hi I just purchased a starter packet but I have had trouble developing the picture I think it has to do with my printer since it's on the cheap end 20 dollars. I want to get a better printer for my pictures to develop. what printer do you recomend?

Hi! I'm very brand new to this - can you reuse a screen if you completely f it up or do you have to start over? Do y'all have any FAQs or tips for begginers? Thank you!!

one more thing I would like to ask you, which light is the best? Uv light? or hot light?

Sure they do.

can i check with you. Do i have to use inject transparency to print the image or can i use transparency for OverHead projector flims will do?

Where do you purchase the better quality film positives?

What pressure washer are you using? I can't find one that only comes on when you pull the trigger.

My imulsion keeps blowing out on me. Not sure why it keeps happening. I already went through 1 qty. I was doing it and then I started to use transfers but I want to keep screen printing 1 color but I’m not getting it no more

should you use a pressure washer on halftones

do you mean that it is not advisable ever to wash the screen from the back..?

No it won't. It's passable depending on the type of print you're trying to accomplish but it's no where near the best thing to do.

Hey Ryonet guys! What if the image comes out good but when the screen is drying it's starts running, and the emulsion starts getting too sticky I have to let it dry first and can't really dry it on the spot with a rag

Hi Thanx 4 the Reply! I'm using Odyssey Lumitron from workhorse with vacum. Where can I get one of those wedges? Thanx again... Javier.

hi my name is Chris Kofi based in Ghana. THANKS

How do you dry your screens in a quick manner after you spray your image out?

On photoshop how can I make my designs more darker?

can you use sharpie to draw your own transparency?

U can also use white florescent light to burn ur image

what printer do you recommend?

what temperature water do i use?

agfdsfs almost gave me a stroke when I did those tiny details on the design I made wasn't able to get in there..but overall decent shirt. waited all day for it to be made XD

So much water wasted there, you could just brush it with a soft brush. Btw, could you tell me what's the thinnest detail we can reproduce through the screen-printing method ? in terms of millimeters, in example. 0,5 ? less ? or more ?

Do you have to a water pressure hose? You mentioned dunking into the water for a minute. after dunking it, do i let it sit and dry?

It is a specialty ink you can purchase for your inkjet printer. Google is your friend =)

Opacity of your positive is not as important if you're using UV blocking ink. My transparencies look like the darker "test" positive and I have no problems at all exposing excellent stencils.

you need a good printer, after that... you need to get what looks like a clear paper. print it on that. after that you put it on a screen using an exposure unit. then you get your screen.

where is this guy now

sent you a private message

isnt that the effect people are looking for? that blown out one looks bad ass !!! right? and you didnt even need a graphics program !!! wow, you started a new revolution in screen printing !!! just kidding but some people want that look to it

i can tell this guy is from 2009 but not because of the video quality.

Who ever see this please comment. This video is 5yrs old BUT!!!. Di you notice he talks about coating only the print side of the screen and now in 2023...everyone talks about coating bith sides , period...but. is it ok to just coat the print side?? Please comment..thank you!+++

what weirdo thought that you needed to wash out the screen with the positives tapes on?!

Screenprinters do not wear collared shirts. haha

booooooo lol