Screenprinting Tee Shirts: Why Won’t My Emulsion Stencil Reclaim?
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This is another quick tips video in which we look at a common problem for many beginners and home screen printers. I have certainly covered this topic in the past probably within other screen making videos but since I get asked so often I thought a short 5 minute video would be appropriate. Here I discuss the main two most common reasons people experience screen lock. You’ll learn about what causes the emulsion to become permanent on the screen mesh and how to prevent it. Follow along as we answer these questions:
What is screen lock?
Why can’t I remove the emulsion form my screen?
How does the emulsion become permanent?
How do you prevent screen lock?
So check out this educational screenprinting video and get the rundown in less than 5 minutes. I guarantee this tutorial video will answer your questions about screen lock and permanently fixed emulsion. Learn how to screen print tee shirts with Catspit Productions, LLC!
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man where has this video been thanks for all the help that's 2 videos this week for me that I learned from
I’m totally self taught and I can’t express how much I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Very cool, glad I could help out through my videos. It's my pleasure to help out where I can. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Great videos man. I've learned alot from you, much appreciated. Just had my first screen lock. being I own an autobody shop I have alot of solvents laying around. Sprayed some lacquer thinner on the locked screen. Emolsion wiped off with a towel in about a minute. Hope this helps someone.
Thank you! I'm very happy to know I can help out from afar through my video work. That's interesting indeed. Perhaps it was the type of emulsion. I used to work at a shop that used lacquer thinner to clean ink off screens... LOL. I always told them all they needed was paint thinner if they didn't want to buy a plastisol ink solvent. But I don't recall it taking the emulsion off or anything. It was a long time ago though... haha. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I'm trying to learn screen printing for apparel, so this was super helpful information. You explain things so well and thoroughly without frying my brain- thanks!! :)
You're welcome. Check out the tutorial on the ecommerce site. It organizes 10 years of my content into 1 place. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
youre a legend, thank you for helping other beginner D.I.Y. screenprinters!
Awee... thank you very much :) It's my pleasure to help out where I can. And thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Jonathan, you are the best. You are fun and informative and the calming "can do" attitude you have is nothing short of a gift from God (qualifier: in my opinion) to printers. Thank you for all you do!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate that very much. Feel free to do a testimonial video or leave me a good review on the BBB ;) LOL Thanks for taking the time to say thanks. It means a lot to me to know I am helping people at the very least. You're very welcome and good luck. Let me know if I can help out anytime. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Dude..... I totally do that. I've had so many screens lock up. I'll make sure they cure fully before using. Thanks man!!!
LOL... yeah I have been here too. You're welcome, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
everyone has experienced once each problem ... and learn from it .... thanks a lot Jon ..... great video !!!
Thank you! Hehe no doubt. I know I have many a time ;) You're very welcome and thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Learning so much from you. Awesome!
Nice! Glad I can help out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
great video always good info solid work thanks
+Monk3y AndMe Thank you so much!! You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Man.... You know yor sht!!!!! thank you. Cause when some one does not have the money to pay for class. people like you, come out and teach. You help human kind to be better
It's my pleasure to help out. And thank you very much, I appreciate your support! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks for the video! I've wrecked a few screens because of screen lock!! Thanks again, SKD
You're very welcome. Iv'e been there ;) Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
thank you so much for those important tips that you just mentioned coz I was having those problems and i just cant figure out why and I end up with some emulsions on my screen that I cant get rid of...
+robert vista You’re very welcome. Glad I can help out through my videos. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
This is another quick tips video in which we look at a common problem for many beginners and home screen printers. I have certainly covered this topic in the past probably within other screen making videos but since I get asked so often I thought a short 5 minute video would be appropriate. Here I discuss the main two most common reasons people experience screen lock. You’ll learn about what causes the emulsion to become permanent on the screen mesh and how to prevent it. Follow along as we answer these questions:
What is screen lock?
How does the emulsion become permanent?
How do you prevent screen lock?
Screenprinting Tee Shirts: Why Won’t My Screen Stencil Reclaim?
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***** ;) Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
+CatspitProductions hey man how long do you let your emulsion dry after coating a screen i did 12 hrs and emulsion washed out so im guessing 24 hrs or more?
I usually let my screens dry overnight. About 8 or 9 hours or more. You may be experiencing a different issue there. Is this a dual cure? Did you mix in the sensitizer? Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
How can I remove the emulsion after screen lock?
I'm having trouble with this
Its ok I just recover it, you are awesome
Thank you ;) That's great, sometimes it just takes a little effort and attention to detail. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks! So so so usefull!
You're welcome, glad I could help out. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
very helpful video...but in my case, a beginner in screen printing, sometimes i could not afford the expensive emulsion remover sold in shops...so i searched for other alternatives to emulsion remover and i stumble into Reclaiming screens with bleach. it works for all the types of emulsions that i use. it didn't matter whether or not my screens were over exposed or under exposed, with or without hardener...strong bleach solutions dissolve the emulsion. I just sprayed both sides of the screen with pure bleach, laid it flat on the sink tiles or on a glass surface for about 15 minutes.
Thank you! Yes, bleach can work. But as you said it takes some time. It also smells badly and some people react poorly to being exposed to the vapors. It will also require some real work clothes to avoid ruining what you wear while you work with it. But it can work in many instances. We used that in one of the many print classes I took when I was in college. It's on the chart ;) www.catspitproductionsllc.com/consumablesusage.html Thanks for watching! - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Very helpful! Do you know if the reclaiming process is the same when using capillary film vs. liquid emulsion? I'm kind of loving Ulano's EZ film but haven't tried to reclaim a screen yet. Also,I might be placing another order with you soon. When I switched from water based ink to Plastisol, I forgot that I would need ink wash to clean the screens.
Yes, cap film will reclaim with emulsion remover and a pressure washer. Push it off from the ink well side through to the substrate side. Correct, plastisol inks need solvents for clean up for sure whereas some water based inks do not. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
i love your lesson. now that i have rocked emulsion, which chemical can i use to remove it.
Thank you! If your screen is locked and won't reclaim with emulsion remover and a pressure washer, then it is ruined. You can try haze remover to soften it up with a pressure washer. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Thanks!
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DIY in the channel! Very helpful information, i get this sometimes on my screen but luckily im using wood screens so that i could change to a new mesh easily, i hope they invent chemicals that can reclaim problems with screen locks and make life easier. just a theory what if mixing chemicals like emulsion remover, ink remover, screen wash up, degreaser, all in one etc. Do you think that might work? i call it my "DIY Ideas" lol. Thank You and keep up with more educational tips.
Thanks! You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Nah, I would not mix chemicals like that. They can't do their job when competing with other chemicals i would think. There are all in one type chemicals available for ink was and emulsion remover but I do recommend the traditional singular formulas. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
by any chance do you have any other videos describing other ways a screen can become screen locked. thank you
I do not, sorry. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I have this issue I just started screen printing and four of my six screen have a lil bit of screen lock what can I do to reclaim them or are they a total loss already that's you in advanced love the videos really helpful
Thank you sorry lol
You're very welcome! It depends. They may still be able to be reclaimed. You can try some haze remover with some emulsion remover after that. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/ - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Hi !!!😀😀😀
I am making T-shirt printing black&white stencils ( that is my passion ) , and screen printing in ANDY WARHOL stille .
I'm old school !
I'm using VINEGAR as a hardener , and when I want to reclaim my screens , I deep them in BLEACH !
After that is Easy to clean them ( reclaim ) !!!
Your chanel is awsome !!!😀😀😀
Thanks for sharing from yor experience !!!!
Sorin / ROUMANIA
Glad you enjoy my video work. My pleasure to help out where I can. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
You are so awesome. I purchased a PressAPrint system and the manual is poorly written. A lot of gaps in the processes. One day, I'll re-write it for them. In the meantime. I've spent over 3 months learning and trial and error and still, no product. Ihave watched many of your videos and they have been invaluable. I hope to get it right this week and get my pillow cover designs inked. I'm wondering if I have under exposed my emulsion sheets. I've exposed my design then when I wash it out, nothing is there. ugh...... Help?
Thank you. I appreciate the kind sentiment. It's hard to say without seeing what you are actually doing. Could be the film positive is not dense enough. I would need to know more about what happens when washing out. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
hi Jonathan, I just got into screen printing and I wonder would it be better to just change a new mesh instead of wasting chemical and water on a reclaim? thanks in advance ;)
With a metal screen it's a bit more difficult to replace the mesh. You need a stretcher and an adhesive that smells very badly. Compared to the amount of labor in reclaiming, doing a re-mesh would be a lot more work. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Hey J, i got all the emulsion off the screen without it locking up but still see a light image of the the last print. Is this common? Can i still use the screen?
It sounds like a haze or stain from the previously printed ink. Use a haze remover with a pressure washer to remove stains and haze.
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I have been using emulsion sheets where you wet the screen and then put the sheet on emulsion side first,then squeegee it down to make sure it stays. then 4 hours later you try and peel off the back plastic and the emulsion should stay on the screen, but my emulsion keeps just pulling right off with the back plastic.
Not sure whats up, had a couple good ones the first couple tries but now nothing seems to work. Help is appreciated.
It's a matter of proper application. I would call the people you buy it from for technical support. I do not use or sell capillary films. They are more difficult to use than direct liquid emulsions, in my opinion. I sell direct liquid emulsions on my eCommerce site. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Hey hows it going, hey so i have a hige problem i dont know whats going on with my screen i tried cleaning these screens my boss had sitting for a while. i took of the emotion an everyting came of but the image still seem to be there what can i do .
Hey there... it sounds like you have some staining from inks. You'll need to use some haze remover to clean that up. You can find some on my ecommerce site ;) Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
How do I get the image on my shirt when I'm screen printing?.Cause I tried 4 times and everytime I try use the squeegee on the screen and lift the shirt up I see no image on my shirt.
The screen has to have open mesh where the stencil is. It must be clogged or not fully washed out. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
after using saati textile Pv, 500 watt 16" away ,exposing 3 1/2 mins , it washes out stencil fine very easy, But when reclaiming tried different emulsion removers and doesn't wash out emulsion without me having to use a pessure washer , so thinking maybe I'm under exposing ?????
No, not necessarily. You should need a pressure washer for reclaiming of screens. You cannot reclaim or de-haze effectively or efficiently without a pressure washer. It does more than half the work. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Is there any way to fix lock screen after the screens have already dried?
Sometimes yes, maybe. And sometimes no. You can try haze remover and a pressure washer to try and remove locked emulsion. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
hi, i am new to screen printing and i am facing a problem in exposing my screen. when i expose it i see a very light imprint of my pattern on the screen and when i wash it it does not wash away . i dont know if i am overexposing it or something else . the emulsion i use is non branded (that's the only emulsion available in my city) and the synthesizer or activator is in granular form. there is no guide provided with it so i don't know the exact proportion too . can you help me with this . i live in Rajasthan (India ) its quite hot here . and i have tried exposing the screen in sun as well as under a 200 watt light bulb ( for more than 20 minutes under light bulb).
Sounds like you have an over exposure or your film positive is not dense enough or a combination of both. Try doubling up your film and use a shorter exposure time. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Do you restretch mech/screens?
No, sorry. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
ugh...got screen locked. darnnnn! bleach or thinner? Gonna try both...wish me luck!
Or haze remover with a pressure washer. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
some of them worked with bleach, haze remover worked a bit too but didnt have enough to clear them and clear ghost image so couldn't use that. My power washer is not strong enough 1600psi so I ended up going to the car wash...brutally slow but got the job done. NEVER AGAIN! Lesson learned. :) @@CatspitProductions
@@mushpaymensa3635 LOL... well at least you saved the screens and learned along the way ;)
Can you reclaim a screen that's been sitting in a closet for over a year?
Perhaps. As long as it is not screen locked very badly. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Probably a pretty dumb question but if I have screen lock but the image is very dense, can I still print with another stencil?
If your screen is chemically locked and the emulsion will not remove then the screen is most often shot. Screen lock prevents you from removing the emulsion and the stencil so the screen could only be used for the stencil that is locked onto it. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Okay! The emulsion came out of the screen. It's just a faint image of my last print. It seemed to work fine though. I went ahead and burned a image and it worked fine. I really appreciate your response. Let me know where I can share my work photos with you.
Dre Otis Oh okay, that is a "haze" or "stain" form the ink. You can clean it out by using a haze remover and a pressure washer: catspitscreenprintsupply.com/haze-remover/
You're very welcome. It's my pleasure to help out. You can share your work in the product gallery of the Catspit forum: www.catspitproductionsllc.com/forum
Thanks
Dre Otis My pleasure ;)
When I expose my screens and wash out the emulsion, the front washes out fine but when I flip it around the stencil blows out. What could cause that?
Could be an emulsion to mesh adhesion issue. Try abrading the mesh with a mesh abrader before using mesh prep. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/mesh-abrader/ You only need ot use it once with new screen mesh. Thanks for watching! www.catspitproductionsllc.com/
What does it mean if your stencil won't rinse out? I am a new silkscreener and I am having a really difficult time. I am using a 250 watt bulb (speedball) and I am positioning the bulb exactly 16" and for 8 minutes as the instructions state. I am pretty sure I am using an opaque all black transparency. I just can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, and am not sure how to adjust the distance/time. If someone has any insight I would really appreciate it!
+Jacklyn Manner Sounds like the film positive is not as dense as you think. If the stencil area you want to washout does not then the emulsion was semi cured through the film positive. Try using a water proof inkjet film positive or if you're using transparencies then double them up. Also remember that heat can cure emulsion as well. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thank you for answering. I went over the transparency 4 times with a sharpie and I used two transparencies and it still had an issue rinsing out (although it did and the print looked fine). The screen was a little soapy so maybe It was underdeveloped?
+Jacklyn Manner Yes, if the emulsion is slimy and scummed on one side then that is likely a slight under exposure. See my video about doing a post cure to help with that. Also the video about clearing out the stencil after washout ;)
Now i may get shot down for this, but, I really messed up the exposure of a screen and the emulsion got super locked in it. The remover did not work, as i discovered through this extremely useful video, it was in fact "screen locked". I did some research on the net and found out i might be able to blast it out with a pressure washer. I tried that, to be far it was not an extremely good one, needless to say, it did not work. After talking to my mates Dad who worked as a printer for years he suggested "Acetone" which can be found in nail vanish remover. Its only gone and worked! I would suggest wearing gloves as its rather nasty stuff.....now my screen might be dissolved by the morning, but it was non workable anyway at the state it was in.
+Horse Box word of warning, this method takes an age......
+Horse Box Very cool, thanks for sharing. Yeah as long as the acetone does not mess up the mesh then you're good to go. If it took a long time with the pressure washer and acetone then the pressure washer really did most of the work. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
i think i might have some old screens that are locked up, i might have to give this a shot, thanks!
i would also agree that if it takes a long time for acetone to work, then the pressure washer is doing the real job, cuz acetone is pretty strong stuff! if i tried this i might work the acetone in for a few moments with a brush and quickly see what kind of results i'd get.
but, do yourself a favour and definitely for-suresies wear gloves and eye protection!!!
Good luck! Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
hi, i tried to expose in the sun for 1 min. later when i washed it, my emulsion stencil hasn't reclaim. is it because my emulsion is too thick ? or it is under exposed ? thanks
I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You cannot reclaim the screen and strip the emulsion? Did you watch this video? Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
+CatspitProductions yes, i cannot reclaim the screen and strip the emulsion. sorry to confused you.
Make sure to use some emulsion remover and a pressure washer. If that does not work then watch this video again. I have more videos on reclaiming too. Be sure to explore my video library on RUclips.
Hey i'm a bigginer so I don't know a lot. My problem is when after i pout the solutin dry the screen and expose it i wash my screen whit cold wather but all the solution is coming out I do that for about 4 times I don't know what to do please help
+Kostantin Hyusein If the emulsion is washing out after exposure it could be one of 2 things. Either you're using a dual cure and forgot to mix the sensitizer in or your simply underexposing. Make sure you're not doing either ;) Thanks for watching. catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Thanks for the comment I'll see
+Kostantin Hyusein You're welcome. Let me know if I can help out further. Good luck!
Why does my emulsion is getting washed out after exposure, not able to stencil my design to it because everything is just being washed out?
Your exposure light must have very little UV light. Try a longer exposure or get better UV bulbs. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Do you ship to India
No, sorry. Thanks for watching!
This guys a fucking legend
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the sentiment ;) Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
After I expose my screen I go to wash it out and almost everything comes off but then some parts won’t come off and it starts to destroy any idea why ?
That's hard to say working blind from afar. Sounds like your exposure light is maybe working in some areas and not in other areas. If it's a 500 watt work lamp perhaps it's under cured except for areas where the excessive heat hardens the emulsion. If you're talking about the design area only maybe your film positive is varying in density in different areas of the design. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Well right now I’m using a 250watt lamp so yeah that probably is the problem Thank you so much for your help I guess I’m going to have to upgrade to a 500watt
@@patrickpatrocinio8171 My pleasure to help out where I can. Yes, more UV light will make your screen making endeavors much easier :)
How can I recover the screen after it become lock with the emosion?
Sometimes you can use haze remover and a pressure washer to force it out. But if it's very bad it may be ruined. Thanks for watching. Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - catspitscreenprintsupply.com/
Do you hold classes? I'm an energetic beginner
Yes, in Phoenix, Arizona.
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So I just learned the reason, but that's it ? That screen is done ??
Sometimes, yes. Other times you can use haze remover with a pressure washer to try to save the screen. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
I need help
We all need help in one way or another ;) What seems to be the problem? Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/
Is there a way to undo screen lock once its set in?
You could try some haze remover to soften things up but that's about it. Be sure to use a pressure washer. Thanks for watching! Screen Printing Equipment & Supplies - CatspitScreenPrintSupply.com/