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Old August 22nd, 2007 -   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: I think I under exposed ??

It just takes practice. You have too feel what you are doing when you wash out an image. Since emulsion is hygroscopic the wetter it gets the softer it gets. Plus if you are not using a dehumidifier in your screen room... etc.etc. Save your money and get a REAL light source and a poly-cop. Your problems will go away. I bought a Violux 5000 and a poly-cop used 15 years ago for 2000 dollars. They still work exceptionally well. New you are looking at 15 grand. I use SaatiChem PV textile emulsion. My screens shoot in 15-20 seconds and I achieve 5% halftones consistantly. I may have to reshoot a screen about 1 out of a hundred due to extreme humidity and complexity on the wrong day.