not printing

I am guessing over exposure. Did you get a stencil? try cutting time in half and light at about 18 inches.

Got a stencil, but it didn't wash out. I could see it.

over exposed...

what type of emulsion are you using?
how dark are the films?

Inked

post a picture of your screen after it has been washed out.

i would like to see a picture

Am using diazo, tryed to clean it, but it had ink blotches still in the screen, so I striped from the frame, and will start anew tomorrow. This was my first screen ever.
This I have learned, 1) don't ink it if water doesn't blow through the screen. 2) expose it less with the size bulb I have. Is it nessasary to put emolusion on the whole screen, or can I put it just where I need it? My art work is 12" x 18", in a 24"x30" frame.

I put my light about 20" above my screen for 12-13 mins.
You can put the emulsion just in the middle if you like. It will save you $$.

This seems to be an issue with film density. Even if you exposed a screen for half an hour it should still wash out with only marginal light scatter. Either that or it wasn't washed out enough. or your trying to print ink as thick as tar

You should be able to see right through the screen once it's been washed out

...Or you accidentally exposed your screen before you put your image on it.

Try moving your light source closer to the screens and lower your exposure time. I also use a 500 watt halogen work lamp but my light source is only about 13 inches from the screens and I burn for about 6 minutes.

Ok I understand now "film density", ya I squeeged back and forth a couple of times tryn to cover the whole screen. Not a good idea. So I am thinking, squeegy once in the middle, and come up the side with card board if I am gonna cover the whole screen, which leave a streek on either side of my middle, might be able to do something with that. No is not a scooper to be had in all of Oklahoma City.
By the by I am eternaly greatful, you guys have been a ton of information, Thank You!

Ben using a bug light.

you stripped the screen from the frame?! why wouldnt you just reclaim it?

Ink is a bit thick, kinda like soft jello.

could it be slime?

You could just reclaim the screen and power wash the junk out, saves money on screen mesh

water soluble said:

Ink is a bit thick, kinda like soft jello.

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can you confirm the screen washed washed out correctly after exposure? or was the image area still the same colour as the emulsion?
With fabric inks will be thick as this helps with achieving a heavy deposit.
Check out youtube - there's a wealth of "do it yourself" info in relation to screen printing