I find myself saying well i need to have the $5,000 press, and the $2,000 exposure unit etc, I let excuses stop me. Well here is a kid that washes screens out with a spray bottle because that is what he has and he just gets it done. Way to be man, keep this up. Hopefully others will learn from you, I know I did. And to those that support that stupid wall, is this what you're afraid of? That your kids may have to compete with smart kids with drive like this dude? I think we should scrap the wall and put in a fast lane for people like this.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And I understand you. That's how I was at first. I used to live in Phoenix and that's when I first got my idea of doing screen printing. But I assume that I needed the top equipment to get started and that held me back. Thought it will take to long to save up. Than I arrived in Mexico and I literally thought my life was over. I'm here in a country that I don't even know and struggle with the language. I believe that now it was really impossible to now save up to start a screen printing business with the salary one makes here. Than I read a quote, "If you really want something, you'll find a way to get it. If you don't, you'll just make excuses." This literally made me get off my ass and go after what I wanted. Can't afford a great press or materials, I'll just find what I can and use that to start. But once I pick up, than I'll start to save up for some good equipment. All I can tell people is to find a way and not make excuses.👍👍

This and the other video were the two most technical videos on KZread covering exposure times for both regular led and uv led lights. Even better than Ryonet vids to me. I applaud you for going into so much detail. Especially when all of the costs of materials come out of your own pockets. I used to have a channel like this where I did made several diy screen printing presses and taught how to run a silk screen printing business for cheap using mostly common household material to save a ton of money. This channel gave me inspiration to maybe restart my silk screen printing channel again. Keep up the good work and hopefully the channel will start to earn you enough to cover your costs and allow you to make even more vids.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate your comment. I'm always trying my best to give as much information as I can. And if you decide to restart your channel, that will be awesome. 🤙

You gotta love this guy (and his videos).

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate this comment.

Hello Amigo I love you so much I learned a lot from you. You are really creative in everything. You have your own simple and easy way of explaining. Mustafa / AustraliaTHANKS,🐔🐔🐔

Again, inspirational for getting the job done at a low cost!

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes, sometimes one has to find a way when in a budget.

You're amazing. And patient!

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And I had to. Lol

Bro. I appreciate your Drive! You are very inspiring! Keep up the Dedication!

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And I will.👍

I don't subscribe to many people but due to your work ethic, Im subscribing!

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, I appreciate it.

Acetate its the most common way to go, nice to see all the hard work you put in it

thanks for the exposure calculator. i will try it out. waiting for my 50W UV LED light and timer

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Let me know how it goes for you.

Dude, I really appreciate your video. You were having a lot of the issues I'm having. I was getting good stencils but I was also getting blow out which led me to conclude I was under exposing. I'm using an overhead shop light, but I'm going to upgrade to the LED light. Thanks ... I also enjoyed the rooster in the background.

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Amigo. And yea, we have to go through a lot of try and errors to figure it out.

Thank you man.. you have so much patience.. I don't have that anymore... I get pissed off quick if it doesn't work for me the very couple of times trying. I have succeeded in screen printing halftones but now I just bought the UV lights and I hope they work better. They better be better ;)

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

lol. Thanks Amigo. And well patience is one of the most important things to have for this screen printing. And I'm hoping these UV lights will work better for me once I change to another emulsion.

Great video and keep up the good work 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And I will.

Saludos Antonio des de el estado de Texas. Tengo poco que empeze a mirar tus videos. Gracias por los buenos videos. Hechale ganas a la vida!!

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Gracias Amigo. Muy bien que mis vídeos ayudan un poco. 👍

Dope! Con mucha Ganas! I am inspired. Thank You!

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Amigo!

Thanks

It’s looking good bro I see you got your Etsy store awesome

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes, well just to have my shirt available.

Trying printing 2 copies and putting them together for the Transparency. Much better results

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes, I did give that a try and worked perfectly. But now, I have a new printer where I'm able to print my own films and get better dark films. So now I don't have to print 2films to put together.

Rooster is cool should make him a opening part of your channel

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

I'll see what i can do since I am thinking of changing my intro.

Great video. I wish you would of done the test with Office Depot transfer with the light closer. I have seen where guys make 2 transfers on the clear sheets and stack them on top of each other the make them darker. I know you said they are pricey for you there where you live.

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to do it. But I realized that since the print wasn't as dark, the transparent paper was having more light go through than my other paper. Since my other paper wasn't as dark as well, but since that paper itself blocks some of the UV light. You can say it help out a bit on the stencil side

Hola que distancia le pones la luz y cuantos minutos , Gracias

Thanks so much I’m about to start my journey into screenprinting and you’ve given me lots of guidance and techniques in this video. You have a new sub! Looking forward to more videos! Hey I wanna buy your T-shirt. Are you going to have women’s sizes soon? Or at least a men’s small 😊

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Glad that my videos will help you out. And thank you for the sun. And unfortunately at this I don't have small on men's. However, I will be able to make more to send to Phoenix but that will be until July.

Is it possible to link to similar supplies from Ebay? You put all your hard earned experience for all to see and should profit from links. You are the real deal! More than a thousand questions can be answered by mistakes, NOT successes. Can you profit from links that are not amazon?

Very inspiring really enjoyed the video.. thank your

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Amigo.

you can use the paper but its messy. need to use baby oil on top of the paper to make it transparent and it wont block the uv. i did that when i was out of transparencies.. times are rough :)

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've of that method, but does sound messy. Lol. However, I will one day try it for a video.

I don't know if this will help. Freaky! I have been learning from you but I also watch other videos so here goes. Other printers use OHP / clear acetate sheets but they double up! Use 2 clear acetate sheets to double up on the ink and ensure maximum exposure protection. I know that acetate sheets are restricted to A4 for normal printers but you can print multiple acetates to position on an emulsion screen. As the acetate is clear it will not interfere if you use 3 or 4 images to "expose" a print screen larger than A4. I hope this makes sense and hope it helps.

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that my videos helped out in a way. And yes, I get what your saying. The paper I use in this video is call Albanene, and it's not the best quality for film but it does get the job done. It's very affordable but yes, the print is not dark enough since this has to be printed on a laser printer, and I can't double it since the paper itself blocks some of the light. So if I were to double it, I would be exposing the entire sheet. Now, when I do use that transparent paper, (the ones they use for those overhead projectors in school back in the day), I do double up the sheets to get the film extra dark but the sheets they sell here locally are on letter size, I'm limited but not worry about it since I do now have my own printer and I get darker prints compare to what I use to get at office depot and lucky for me, I do have actual screen printing film.

Good. Please make sure your screens are well dried, I mean properly dried and also a good measure of your sensitive liquid to the glue before coating. there is nothing wrong with your paper film it is only a way of beating high cost of acetate films. If your image is too light, make it a double layer of your positives, I presume you know that already. Thanks.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Yea Thank you for tips. And luckily I got a new printer and now I can print darker films on actual screen printing film. I may have to buy a dehumidifier so I can know for sure my screens are dried correctly.

I just watched a Led black light vs Fluorescent black light. The LED didn't fair as well and produced more ambient light than the Fluorescent bulbs. I just put those in my exposure unit.

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know much, but what I've seen is that many are switching to LED and even though florescent lights where the main light sources for exposure unit, something about them causing something of them shooting not evenly light "can't remember the term they use" on the screen. As well since they last longer and require less power. But again, it will require you to do your own test to figure out. If I can find the info on these I'll replied back in this comment. *Light scattered is the term I was talking about. Here's one video talking a glimpse about it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpOrmpWloJfeeKg.html Even though I had found other info from FB groups where they mentioned the benefits of LED, I can't find those. But if you feel that fluorescent lights are better, go for it. It's best to do research before making a decision and sometimes you may have to try both to see what works best for you. For example ive been using a on UV flood light that has work great for me but for my new Exposure unit I decided to go with UV LED strips to try it. Got the same results but still glad I gave it a try.

@maddenfootballtalk6544

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp your unit seems to be working great. Although that light u used before but held it for the 1min seemed to do the trick as well. Could have made a special wood holder for it. Either way i will tell ya how my unit works with these fluorescent black bulbs.

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

@@maddenfootballtalk6544 yea man. Printers may not get the same results as each other. Had people use my same light and had shorter and longer times than me. I will still try my flood light on my new unit just to see how it compares. One thing about screen printing is that we can all get different results. A headache we all have to deal with. Lol.

Antonio, I went to the DAX show today and picked up some Toner Aide that will Darken the Black on your Vellum paper and some Ulano Emulsion for you to try out. Do you know If I can ship these items to Mexico with USPS?

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. And well, yes, I can receive packages from any carrier. But I'm not really sure how the emulsion will work. Most likely for standard ground shipping only.

@stitchkwik8046

5 жыл бұрын

Cool, I find a way to get this to you ASAP. Hopefully this will help with exposing your screens. Keep up the Build!

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@stitchkwik8046 Thanks I really appreciate all the help. 🙏👍👍

That was a lot of work, great video! Thank you very much for the link to the Anthem Exposure Calculator. I will definitely use it to fine tune the exposure times better on my equipment. Have you seen the screen printing videos from Easy? He uses vegetable oil to make the "paper films" more translucent while exposing. That might help with the paper blocking the light and the emulsion blowing out during wash out.

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a lot of work. And well, this paper is use is the same thing as vegetable oil paper. It also referred as Onion Paper. You can basically make your own. You grab a regular piece of paper and dip it into vegetable oil. But it's easier to just buy it.

Could you please tell me what type of Photo Emulsion can use with this light.?

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Their are special Emulsions that work perfectly for UV lights but not sure which ones they since they don't sell it here locally. I'm stuck with the most affordable emulsion that is not the best but still works fine for me who's a beginner.

2 minutes should do it on yellow mesh

im sure u said it and i missed it but whats the white paper you are using i normally use sign vinyl to block out what i need for a screen but its kind of expensive and complicated to make sure u pull the right stuff out since u have to leave what u would normally take out but id like to give that paper a try sometime

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

It's called Albanene, it's also referred as Onion Paper or tracing paper. I use it cause it's the che material to use as film and only easily accessible item.

@shawnsderbyden1032

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp thanks man

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@shawnsderbyden1032 No problem.

super video a low cost! tengo un foco negro 40W fluorescente blacklight, cuanto tiempo crees tu que debo exponer la pantalla? es la primera vez que hago photo emulsion, so!!

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

No se exactamente ya que depiende en la emulsión pero te recomiendo que uses la calculadora. www.anthemprintingsf.com/Screen-Exposure-Calculator-s/216.htm

@adrianabarrios5317

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp gracias

Bacano . como se utiliza eso . para saber casi con exactitud a cuantos swgundos debes revelar y donde lo puedo conseguir

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Esta lámpara lo puedes conseguir en Amazon. Tengo el link en la descripción, y tendrás que ser pruebas para encontrar el tiempo correcto para tus marcos.

@zapashoes3826

3 жыл бұрын

No . la lampara ya me hiciste comprarlo y lo tengo Hablo del papel ese para calcular el tiempo . como se utiliza y como lo consigo tiger

How did you get these half tones and btw you should try using yellow ink Since it filters out UV light might be worth a try And some good content for the channel!

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

I downloaded it from the Anthem website. I left a link on the description. And yes I have heard. I will give that a try.

And this is with the glass still left on, on the uv light .... correct ...?

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

No. I did end up removing the glass from the light

Get u one of those pump up bug sprayers...... luke warm water. Much eaxier to wash out stencils. I bet your hand feels rough by the end of the day. When you can afford it a pressure washer is a must. I have an extra one if u want it. If you pay shipping its yours.

@davidharrell5927

5 жыл бұрын

Meant to say pump up bug sprayer....

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidharrell5927 will look into that pump up bug sprayer. And thanks but I do have a pressure washer but I don't use it to wash out stencils because the place i can connect it is to far from where I exposed my screens. Tried it but to much of a hassle cause I have to move a lot. I only use it to reclaim.

@davidharrell5927

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp No problem Brought back alot of memories. Been where you are at. Anything i can do to help let me know.

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidharrell5927 Can't wait until these are my memories. Haha. And thanks, I appreciate it

Empiezo mi emprendimiento de screen printing aqui en USA amigo.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

orale. Muy bien, lo bueno es que allí tienen mejores equipos y materiales para el serigrafia.

@tabayuco8625

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp tal vez si, igual Todo El equipo esta caro, yo estoi empezando con lo mas basico, con lo que tenga a la Mano. No con equipo caro. Haces muy buen trabajo, sigue asi

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

@@tabayuco8625 si entiendo. aya si estan mas caro pero son bueno. Pero tampoco neccesitas lo mas chingon para comienzar, ya como yo, No tengo lo mejor pero algo lo que puedo. Y gracias.

yo I have seen guys use paper for the film positive but they use cooking oil and rub it to make the paper transparent with the printed graphic on it.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've seen it as well. Haven't tried it, but it's more if you don't have easy access to film.

Maybe a minute on white mesh

How you do you half tones? Great videos

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Here's a great tutorial. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gm2httqumMK7dto.html

@oscarmartinez-wb9io

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks paisano muy buen video nomad que no tengo illustrator uso corel Gracias como quiera keep up with the good work

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@oscarmartinez-wb9io No problema. And thanks.

What emulsion is that?

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

It's Sanchez. It's am Emulsion from here in Mexico.

Can I ask you to take a test ?? Use a photopolymer emulsion and with the transparency paper, print something flat but in the color 100% YELLOW, that's right YELLOW and reveal.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I've seen Catspit do that test and it works great to expose since the yellow blocks out the UV.

@irascher

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp Yes yes !! Catspit !! Very nice

I think the problem is your sprayer is putting out too high of pressure and then u need to post expose. Try using a sprayer with lower pressure and then let your screen bake in the sun for about 15 mins. Good luck homie.

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Amigo. And luckily I was able to finally get the hang of it. I have less issues now when exposing. I now have a dehumidifier that helps me make sure my Emulsion is completely dry as well now I have my own printer that can print some dark films on my new screen printing film. No more going to office Depot and having horrible prints on that alabane paper. All that helped me expose better screens. It's easier to wash off my screens and no more blowing out the stencil as well since I only take a few seconds to wash out compare to before. But now the only thing left to do is make a better exposure table that will completely press the film onto the screen.

where do you live my son wanted to know

@TheInkBuildUp

2 жыл бұрын

in southern mexico, in the state of guerrero

I got mine but it takes about 2:00 to expose my screens

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it all depends on your Emulsion. I have low quality Emulsion, takes 1;40 but compare to 10 minutes that it used to take with a white light, major difference.

@tabayuco8625

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp why you upgraded your exposed unit?

@TheInkBuildUp

3 жыл бұрын

@@tabayuco8625 with this unit on the video, I wasn't able to expose larger screens properly so I had to get a new one since I'm planning on upgrading to 20x24 aluminum screens.

when i started screen printing about 4 years back my brother at home. i use to use the normal white paper as my film and coat it with cocking oil and worked fine bro but i stopped because its messy, however, way cheaper bro. you should do a video and compare your albanene paper with normal paper coated with cooking oil. coat it with an old card and wipe with old cloth or tissue paper to remove excess oil then you can use it immediately no need to wait for drying because it will not.... hahahahahaa

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Yea I seen how they use regular paper and turned into film. I never did it cause it does look messy. And I would of try it for a video. But unfortunately I have my films printed at Office Depot, I doubt they would want to print it. Haha.

@King_stunnar

5 жыл бұрын

First print and then apply the oil 😂😂😂

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@King_stunnar lol. Got it. Just remember how it was done. I'll do it for a future video. 👍

Print 2 films an double them up of each of ur design

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I'll do that on a later test. Only bad thing is that for now I only have access to letter size on those transparent papers.

@darryllparker9298

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp ok because I get mines printed out at office max an jus print them 2 per design to block the light

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@darryllparker9298 yea. I will start doing the same for small prints.

@darryllparker9298

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp ok good luck

It's your paper letting light thru

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

Yes but it does block just a little bit at the same time.

@anthonyalvarado7288

5 жыл бұрын

How does that exposure unit work I was going to buy 1

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyalvarado7288 works pretty good. For my emulsion, I give it 1:40 on yellow mesh and 1:10 on white mesh. I used to give 8 minutes on my old white flood light, so yea works good. But some people get lower and others higher. So it depends on your emulsion.

@anthonyalvarado7288

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp thanks

@TheInkBuildUp

5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyalvarado7288 No problem.

Bro join us in PRINT PRESS N KZread facebook group, be honored to have you.

Sorry she had 50 watt led and her frame cover was a box

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

I see, but yea, still looking forward in upgrading this diy exposure unit, especially since I'm going to start using larger screens.

Estoy buscando comprar esto para configurar mi mesa. ¿Que crees? - pt.aliexpress.com/item/32974272807.html

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

La Mera verdad, yo no estoy exacto ya que todavía estoy aprendiendo de UV. Yo solamente se que el nm de ve ser entre como 395-405 nm.

@irascher

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp ¿Sabes cuántos Nm tienes, esto es 50W?

@irascher

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp ¡Lo más importante es (WAVE POWER) !!!!! ¡Cuanto más potencia, mejor, se mide en mw / cm2! No tiene sentido tener una lámpara de 1000W con 380Nm o mejor si la potencia de la onda UV es baja .....

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

@@irascher dice que es entre 395-400 nm y si es de 50w.

A lady on u tube did it in 20 seconds

@TheInkBuildUp

4 жыл бұрын

Yea, some people do it in like in 7 seconds. I was hoping for that but it all depends on the exact uv light as well as your emulsion. I'm just glad i took it down from 10 minutes. big difference.

@cdeacon610

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheInkBuildUp yes that's a big start. And you will get that.