Thank you for posting and inspiring others to try something new. Your a very good teacher. You can understand and you made it very easy to understand each step.
UPDATE: I DID END U GETTING A $10 GLASS FORM HOMEDEPOT THE 18X24 INCH GLASS FITS PERFECTLY AND EXPOSES THE SCREENS MUCH BETTER AND CREATES A CRISP IMAGE. HEERE IS THE LINK TO THE EXPOSURE LIGHT IN THIS VIDEO the cost of the light has gone up to $48 now www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJZL97N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks. Also upgraded mine by replacing normal daylight fluorescent tubes (10 - 15 minutes) to 200 watts led outdoor floodlight, projected it 16 inches from the screen and 'BOOM' 30 seconds exposure with my DIY sensitized PVA white glue emulsion with vellum paper and 20 seconds with inkjet transparencies. Under $40 budget.
Jason this light burns so fast there is little room for error. If your 5 seconds over on detailed art the screen is over exposed. I can normally burn most items down to 2pt lines in 15 seconds. On halftone prints 15 seconds is too long. On my Naurc unit I can burn a screen from 30seconds to 2 minutes and I'm am not over exposed or under exposed. On the homemade unit I am counting down the seconds in my head so those few secs are very important and there isn't room for more than a second or 2 of error
I do love the unit now because I've gotten my timing down and Its much smaller that my big one. it's perfect perfect for home use and I can take it with me when training. I am still a bit worried about halftone burning on this unit. I still prefer the larger unit for halftone screens.
Hi, Steve, I am not sure what you are asking me. I show in the video how I use the unit. I did end up putting a glass on the top of the unit and it burns much faster 15 seconds
@@sdhute Oh got you my light is exactly 24 inches from the glass top and it will burn 15 seconds exactly. If I go 20 seconds its overexposed so start there. What wattage did you get?
Hello LPB, I am looking at getting into screenprinting. You and Melle have inspired me. You said you might should have gotten a lower wattage light than the 50 watt. What wattage would you recommend?
@@ladyprintboss do you have any recommendations for distance I should keep the screen from the led? I also am running a 50watt uv led and exposed my image for 20 seconds but the emulsion all washed out
I think 30 watt uv led is more accurate. It gives me around 1 minute of exposure time therefore 1-2 seconds of delay, pre exposure and other factors don't matter that much. Just my thoughts anyway.
I have the same uv led light but mines 80 watts imma try my first burn what distance from light to screen do you recommend to burn the image and how long?
Micheal you will need to do an exposure test to get your timing down every emulsion burns different times. Also your light light is different. The best way is to print the exposure calculator and do a step wedge test
the distance to the light is is 20 inches. the screens are 20 x24 inch . I just took 4 old screens and made the top, bottom and 2 sides. Ypu can remove the mesh form the top and replace with a glass , but I like the mesh as its easier to clean. and I can pencil in my registration marks. I will post the link fr the one I purchased shortly , gotta log in to the amazon
@@ladyprintboss thank you for the quick response. I'm testing if printing in Photo Shop is best to print from in spot colors with my Canon printer... I'll keep you posted.
Hey are you sure it's not your device? The sound plays just fine on my phone. Try this video ruclips.net/video/8BjVmmmm2Ew/видео.html The sound on it is much louder. Hopefully this helps
M'am I think of all this lighting units the protection glass HAVE A UV PROTECTION VARNISH OR SO... ...Then to get more RICH UV LIGHT you must remove the glass from your unit. Allways be far to high UV light it is dangerous! That is my 2 Cents....
Good point. I always look away from the UV lighting even on my professional unit I walk away because it's bad for your eyes You should not ever look into the UV light because it causes eye damage. Thanks for sharing
@@ladyprintboss Yeeep...! UV light is bad for eyes and SKIN...for this reason the welder wear full mask to cover his face and use thik leather gloves and mantel, etc
Good. But I think you make some modifications, at least projecting it on the screen will be more professional and you can expose without glass or any weight. I sometimes expose my screens in the sunlight without any glass and it works.
Burning good screens is a science. The light source projected from the bottom of the screen is actually the way most burn units are set up to burn sir. As long as the light is protected to shine on the substrate side of the screen it it fine. The glass is needed to lay the film on and is a ok great way to align your film. I've also burned screen with sunlight however sunlight is unpredictable and will not allow you to get an image with fine detail.
@@ladyprintboss Ok L. For the science of using sunlight technology, I burn my screens for 30 seconds if the Sun is really hot without glass. But i use vellum sheets for my screens because they are economically cheap. I want to buy the 50w led for my jobs since the time is less and I may not always have the sun, because of whether change . Thanks.
What emulsion are you using for the sun burn method? It's very hot here and the sun is really bright when I try to burn detail Graphics it just doesn't work a few seconds of sun and the image is over exposed
@@ladyprintboss Mummy, I use the normal Pottasium Dicromate (orange colour sensitize crystals in a liquid solution) and I mix it PVA white glue. You can choose to add a dye ink of any colour except black or just use it like that (the yellowish or mango like paste). So Mama, I make my own emulsion.(1 tablespoon of liquid sensitizer to 9 tablespoon of white glue). To prevent pinholes, I re-coat when the first coating is dried and dry it again properly. Also to use the screen for plenty jobs, after washing out my stencils and drying.I smear the photo-chemical liquid (sensitizer) on the screen with a piece of foam and dry it again with my light source or the Sun to harden the stencil more and can be used for thousands of prints without pealing or pinholes.
@@ladyprintboss And also one more thing, try to lay a black towel or material or paint a flat board in a black colour and place your screen on it before exposing it to the sun, because the sun is projecting on the screen.
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Thank you for posting and inspiring others to try something new.
Your a very good teacher. You can understand and you made it very easy to understand each step.
thank you for posting this video! it was really helpful
UPDATE: I DID END U GETTING A $10 GLASS FORM HOMEDEPOT THE 18X24 INCH GLASS FITS PERFECTLY AND EXPOSES THE SCREENS MUCH BETTER AND CREATES A CRISP IMAGE.
HEERE IS THE LINK TO THE EXPOSURE LIGHT IN THIS VIDEO the cost of the light has gone up to $48 now www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJZL97N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks. Also upgraded mine by replacing normal daylight fluorescent tubes (10 - 15 minutes) to 200 watts led outdoor floodlight, projected it 16 inches from the screen and 'BOOM' 30 seconds exposure with my DIY sensitized PVA white glue emulsion with vellum paper and 20 seconds with inkjet transparencies. Under $40 budget.
Awesome!! Thanks. For sharing
This is amazing, have you done gradients or halftones with that lamp? I mean small details too? Very good idea thank you so much for sharing!
Waiting patiently for three link to that light. You are the "Silk Screening Momma"!!!!
Here you go www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJZL97N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@ladyprintboss The Silk Screening Momma Strikes Again!!!!! Thank you!
Great info. Keep it 100!
Thanks for watching!
What do u think the exposure time would be with a sbq emulsion / 30w led light
Thanks for great content.
Thanks for the upload!! Why is a longer burn your preference?
Jason this light burns so fast there is little room for error. If your 5 seconds over on detailed art the screen is over exposed. I can normally burn most items down to 2pt lines in 15 seconds.
On halftone prints 15 seconds is too long.
On my Naurc unit I can burn a screen from 30seconds to 2 minutes and I'm am not over exposed or under exposed. On the homemade unit I am counting down the seconds in my head so those few secs are very important and there isn't room for more than a second or 2 of error
I do love the unit now because I've gotten my timing down and Its much smaller that my big one. it's perfect perfect for home use and I can take it with me when training. I am still a bit worried about halftone burning on this unit. I still prefer the larger unit for halftone screens.
@plasticstuntmancom haven't been able to find one that does 15 seconds. My timer is a minute timer so i just count it down.
I will try to build mine
I just picked up two 30 watt uv lights similar to yours. Trying to figure out the best way to apply the exposing light
Hi, Steve, I am not sure what you are asking me. I show in the video how I use the unit. I did end up putting a glass on the top of the unit and it burns much faster 15 seconds
@@ladyprintboss I was talking about the distance needed for best results between the screen and the light.
@@sdhute Oh got you my light is exactly 24 inches from the glass top and it will burn 15 seconds exactly. If I go 20 seconds its overexposed so start there. What wattage did you get?
I just read you got the 30 watts, that may be better because it won't burn so fast. I really prefer a longer burn Let me know how it goes
Hello LPB, I am looking at getting into screenprinting. You and Melle have inspired me.
You said you might should have gotten a lower wattage light than the 50 watt. What wattage would you recommend?
That was my feeling at that time, I do not feel that way today
@@ladyprintboss do you have any recommendations for distance I should keep the screen from the led? I also am running a 50watt uv led and exposed my image for 20 seconds but the emulsion all washed out
For this exposed time I would like to ask how much ratio you use for the emulsion and sensitive liquid?
9:1
She said she was using chromablue which is pre sensitized.
Great idea! You should do a voice over. I'd really like to learn the process.
I am having some mic issues, you have to turn the volume all the way up.
New updated video on the unit. Hopefully that helps
I think 30 watt uv led is more accurate. It gives me around 1 minute of exposure time therefore 1-2 seconds of delay, pre exposure and other factors don't matter that much. Just my thoughts anyway.
what distance?
@@valiumflores9103 16", mine has a wide angle reflector.
I have the same uv led light but mines 80 watts imma try my first burn what distance from light to screen do you recommend to burn the image and how long?
Micheal you will need to do an exposure test to get your timing down every emulsion burns different times. Also your light light is different. The best way is to print the exposure calculator and do a step wedge test
@@ladyprintboss im using ulano orange sbq i did my first one at 10 sec
What's the distance from light to screen. Can you also post a link to the light.
the distance to the light is is 20 inches. the screens are 20 x24 inch . I just took 4 old screens and made the top, bottom and 2 sides. Ypu can remove the mesh form the top and replace with a glass , but I like the mesh as its easier to clean. and I can pencil in my registration marks. I will post the link fr the one I purchased shortly , gotta log in to the amazon
@@ladyprintboss thank you the unit iam using now takes 4 mins to expose
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJZL97N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Check out the new update to the unit!!! Its awesome
ruclips.net/video/Cmh7f-3hzZ4/видео.html
Do you remove the glass on light
No
hmm I'm thinking making a box with black foamcore...
That is a great idea and should really decrease burn time oven more
Usas reflector Led U.V (ultraviolet)?
Hey I answered your question in this video
ruclips.net/video/1S7UYax2h6A/видео.html
What emolsion are you using and printer?
I use Chromablue emulsion and now I use the canon pro 100 for my films.
@@ladyprintboss thank you for the quick response. I'm testing if printing in Photo Shop is best to print from in spot colors with my Canon printer... I'll keep you posted.
@@MrGUSGUS2 awesome let me know
Dope
What's the distance from light source ?
It's about 24 inches
Check out the new updated video in the channel!
Wish I could hear you.
Hey are you sure it's not your device? The sound plays just fine on my phone.
Try this video ruclips.net/video/8BjVmmmm2Ew/видео.html
The sound on it is much louder. Hopefully this helps
No sound
M'am I think of all this lighting units the protection glass HAVE A UV PROTECTION VARNISH OR SO... ...Then to get more RICH UV LIGHT you must remove the glass from your unit. Allways be far to high UV light it is dangerous! That is my 2 Cents....
Good point. I always look away from the UV lighting even on my professional unit I walk away because it's bad for your eyes You should not ever look into the UV light because it causes eye damage. Thanks for sharing
@@ladyprintboss
Yeeep...! UV light is bad for eyes and SKIN...for this reason the welder wear full mask to cover his face and use thik leather gloves and mantel, etc
Remember the Skin cancer is caused for UV from the Sun....
Good. But I think you make some modifications, at least projecting it on the screen will be more professional and you can expose without glass or any weight. I sometimes expose my screens in the sunlight without any glass and it works.
Burning good screens is a science. The light source projected from the bottom of the screen is actually the way most burn units are set up to burn sir. As long as the light is protected to shine on the substrate side of the screen it it fine. The glass is needed to lay the film on and is a ok great way to align your film. I've also burned screen with sunlight however sunlight is unpredictable and will not allow you to get an image with fine detail.
@@ladyprintboss Ok L. For the science of using sunlight technology, I burn my screens for 30 seconds if the Sun is really hot without glass. But i use vellum sheets for my screens because they are economically cheap. I want to buy the 50w led for my jobs since the time is less and I may not always have the sun, because of whether change . Thanks.
What emulsion are you using for the sun burn method? It's very hot here and the sun is really bright when I try to burn detail Graphics it just doesn't work a few seconds of sun and the image is over exposed
@@ladyprintboss Mummy, I use the normal Pottasium Dicromate (orange colour sensitize crystals in a liquid solution) and I mix it PVA white glue. You can choose to add a dye ink of any colour except black or just use it like that (the yellowish or mango like paste). So Mama, I make my own emulsion.(1 tablespoon of liquid sensitizer to 9 tablespoon of white glue). To prevent pinholes, I re-coat when the first coating is dried and dry it again properly. Also to use the screen for plenty jobs, after washing out my stencils and drying.I smear the photo-chemical liquid (sensitizer) on the
screen with a piece of foam and dry it again with my light source or the Sun to harden the stencil more and can be used for thousands of prints without pealing or pinholes.
@@ladyprintboss And also one more thing, try to lay a black towel or material or paint a flat board in a black colour and place your screen on it before exposing it to the sun, because the sun is projecting on the screen.