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How to Silk Screen

Step 2Burn Screen

Burn Screen
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Take transparency and place on outside of screen, right side down, with clear tape. Locations on screen vary due to placement on textile. Place screen in exposure unit or in direct light to expose emulsion.
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Dec 13, 2006. 5:03 PMmdreinitz says:
I must be doing something wrong because I can't get my image to burn on screen. I put a black sheet of paper on bottom, then screen, then image, then glass. Do I need to put the printed side towards screen. If I do that, then i need to reverse the image.. Help
Jul 5, 2006. 2:01 PMVon Klaus says:
you can also put the screen in the sun, for people who don't have those fancy tools.
Oct 17, 2006. 6:05 PMsharkilepsy says:
if you had read the instructions, you might have noticed that it already says that.

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