Screenprinting

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   Step 1: Set Up Screen. 
           Tightly stretch the fabric (chiffon) on a quilting ring or a frame 
           such that there are no wrinkles.
   Step 2: Coat Screen. 
           Coat screen with photo sensitive emulsion.
   Step 3: Dryhttps://noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=upload&go=Go screen.
           In a dark room allow the screen to dry, the use of a fan will make drying more quickly (20min)
   Step 4: Burn Screen. 
           Take transparency and place on outside of screen, right side down, with clear tape. 
           Place under a light source. The lighting hood in the greenroom works very well & will take 5 mins.
           (note:Under exposed the emulation will completely wash out, over exposed the image wont rinse out)
   File:IMG-2967.jpgStep 3: Rinse Out Image.
   Step 4: Tape Up Screen if there are visible holes.
   Step 5: Set Screen in a way in which it can easily be move up & down
   Step 6: Print.
   Step 7: Clean.
           (note: Before applying other colors, rinse out the screen and dry.)
   
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