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Old July 16th, 2009 Jul 16, 2009 12:31:40 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hello i was wondering what i am doing wrong. When i am done burning and go to wash it. The emulsion comes off around the area with the burn ruins my burn.any help please
 
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underexposing. what are you equipment are you using and how long are you exposing.... give us some details
 
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You may be underexposed or your screens were not properly degreased before coating with emulsion. I dealt with that issue before and it ended up being that I hadn't degreased the screens. You degrease the screen (you can use simple green and a soft scrub), and rinse clean prior to coating with emulsion.

If that is not hte case then you need to evaluate your emulsion and/ or your exposure times.
 
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Hello and ty, i have a 1500watt light about 8 inch above. I left it on for about 3 min first time and five the second time. What would you sugguest for exposer time. I have small shop that i just started and mainly did press ons and vinyly so far. Any help would be appreciated
 
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Hello and ty, i have a 1500watt light about 8 inch above. I left it on for about 3 min first time and five the second time. What would you sugguest for exposer time. I have small shop that i just started and mainly did press ons and vinyly so far. Any help would be appreciated

Isn't that like a 20 minute burn?
 
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Old July 16th, 2009 Jul 16, 2009 3:17:16 PM -   #6 (permalink)
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Yeah it sounds like underexposed.

If possible get a UV exposure unit..cost is about $400 but worth the money
Aluminum UV Exposure Unit 20"x24"
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Love it...I know its some money but 1 saves you time. I can expose screens in 3-5 minutes guranteed
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I used a 1500 watt light when I first started. As I recall I think i burned at least 12 to 14 min and about 16 inches away. Hope it helps.
 
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