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Old June 6th, 2009 Jun 6, 2009 3:30:57 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Does a lightbox work with two clear incandescent 100w bulb with a 1 inch distance from the lights? how many minutes do i need to expose?
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100w domestic bulbs don't give off much uv, you'd do better with a metal halide bulb.
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how about 2 100w light bulb? i haven't look for a halide bulb yet..if i were able to find a customer that would want me to print their shirt then i will use that money to invest on something more powerful..
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Do an exposure test! Coat a screen, cover all but an inch strip and do an exposure time, uncover another strip and continue. You are going to need a LONNNNNNNNNNG exposure, so try 5 min intervals until you find one that sets the screen.
You can always use the sun.
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ok thanks dave...gonna try it...im worried about the weather changing...
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ok thanks dave...gonna try it...im worried about the weather changing...
Global warming is a worry to us all...
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