Step 1: Prepare Your Design

Begin your creative process using graphic design software. Print the final design onto Screen Printing Film, ensuring it’s a solid black image for optimal exposure results.

Step 2: Coat the Screen with Emulsion

1. Mix the Diazo Emulsion according to the  manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a dark room, use a scoop coater to apply a thin, even layer of Screen Printing Emulsion on both sides of the screen.
3. Allow the coated screen to dry in a dark environment to prevent premature exposure.

Step 3: Expose the Screen

1. Place the dried screen in the exposure unit, ligning the transparency film with your design over the screen.
2. Follow the recommended exposure time for your specific emulsion type and light source.
3. Rinse the screen with water after exposure; the areas blocked by the design will wash away, revealing your stencil.

Step 4: Set Up for Printing

1. Arrange your workspace, ensuring you have your screen printing frames, ink, and substrate ready.
2. Align the screen over the substrate, using  registration marks for accuracy, especially when printing multiple colors.

Step 5: Printing the Design

1. Add a line of ink at the top of the screen.
2. Use the Screen Printing Squeegee to press down and pull the ink through the stencil. Apply even pressure for consistent coverage.
3. Lift the screen to reveal your print. Repeat the process for additional prints.

Step 6: Cure the Print

1. Depending on the type of ink, cure the print using a heat source. Water-based inks  require air drying, while plastisol inks need to be heat set.
2. Ensure the prints are fully cured to prevent smudging and improve durability.

Step 7: Clean Up

1. Clean the screen right after printing to stop the ink from drying and clogging the mesh.
2. Store your screens, inks, and tools properly to prolong their lifespan.