I have a Yudu and struggled to make a 4 color shirt. It came out good, but not as good as yours here. I wish this was a how-to video. I like the image you used too.
Don't know if you're using capillary film. It seems to be an obstacle for some. I find diazo/liquid emulsion is less daunting. The Yudu gets a bad rap but it is what it is. Read and learn as much as you can about screen printiing and practice and it will become easier. There are videos on setting up CorelDRAW and Photoshop for process and spot colors here on Youtube and TONS on screen printing.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I used the cap film. My problem was bleeding from one onto the other, mostly slippage on the screens. But since I don't have Draw or Photoshop and just cut the colors out by hand, perhaps it was my process that made it so hard. I'll check out the other videos. Thanks!
Thanks, dude. I plan on getting one to make my designs on T shirts. I need to do something with my artistic talent aside from ho'ing. Know what I'm saying? Anyways, kidding. Seriously, thanks for the tut.
You done any screen printing? In my one comment I said, "I neither recommend nor endorse BUYING one...". I really did mean that. Especially for starting out. Nice prints can be done with the Yudu. But then nice prints can be done on your kitchen table with just a screen, some ink and a squeegee. I'm not slamming the Yudu but there are other alternatives you may find more versatile and less expensive supplies. PM me if you want some info.
Looks like the design is bigger than the Yudu screens. If you did that on a Yudu, you are a screen printing genius…LOL. Come on over here and help me teach people how to screen print! Screenprinting rules! ☠
@CatspitProductions Thanks (I think). No genius. Just 26 years printing, 17 full time. The image is pretty close to the edge of the screens. You can see the outline where the wrinkles smooth out.
At :32 you can see the outer edge "t" from uneven squeegee pressure (greater tension at outer edge) also.
This is one of a few prints I did to prove a point and in response to all the negative criticism and definitive comments on what CAN'T be done.
@BLACKREDTAILANGEL No, I mean it. Process work isn’t easy even with all the professional tools. That print looks pretty decent. And done on a Yudu! That’s more a testament of your skills rather than what the Yudu can do because with good skills, you can print in many different situations. I think few people would be able to reproduce your results unless they are very experienced screen printers and have a good understanding of the entire method. ☠
@CatspitProductions And in particular to folk who had already invested money in the Yudu but were having difficulties and were beaten up for having bought one (I neither recommend nor endorse BUYING one though). The message is, If decent process can be done, then great spot color is possible...with patience and practice. Too may folk give up before getting to the FUN part! Had some tutes on the defunct site. Your site rocks and I love to see the passion!
@BLACKREDTAILANGEL Thanks, glad you like my channel. I agree. There is a decent learning curve with any screen printing. Screenprinting isn’t that hard to learn, it’s just easy to misprint shirts. So with a little effort, I think most anyone can learn to print tee shirts. And the Yudu is what it is. It’s OK for kitchen printers but definitely not a professional unit suited for commercial production. ☠
Wasn't difficult. Just tweaked each sep. Dialed the black back some. I think the C and Y were 110 and the M and K 200. They were the only screens I had.
@Lolis1221 I am not at all familiar with Gimp. I do know it is free and I think there are some online tutorials. For this I used CorelDRAW X3. There a number of adjustments that can be made to optimize the separations in X3, but Photoshop allows a lot more flexibility and options like ink values and dot gain adjustments. There are Photoshop plug-in applications that can be used also. Most are a bit pricey and require additional tweaking to get best results.
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0oBABYxVEEo0 1 month ago
I have a Yudu and struggled to make a 4 color shirt. It came out good, but not as good as yours here. I wish this was a how-to video. I like the image you used too.
LiLiJughead 1 month ago
@LiLiJughead
Thanks Juggie (LOL!).
Don't know if you're using capillary film. It seems to be an obstacle for some. I find diazo/liquid emulsion is less daunting. The Yudu gets a bad rap but it is what it is. Read and learn as much as you can about screen printiing and practice and it will become easier. There are videos on setting up CorelDRAW and Photoshop for process and spot colors here on Youtube and TONS on screen printing.
Be patient, practice and be well.
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 1 month ago
@BLACKREDTAILANGEL
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I used the cap film. My problem was bleeding from one onto the other, mostly slippage on the screens. But since I don't have Draw or Photoshop and just cut the colors out by hand, perhaps it was my process that made it so hard. I'll check out the other videos. Thanks!
LiLiJughead 1 month ago
hi i was wondering how do you do multiple colors with the yudu. im having a hard time =( email babyxvie@gmail.com
0oBABYxVEEo0 1 month ago
@0oBABYxVEEo0
Did you get the e-mail?
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 1 month ago
Thanks, dude. I plan on getting one to make my designs on T shirts. I need to do something with my artistic talent aside from ho'ing. Know what I'm saying? Anyways, kidding. Seriously, thanks for the tut.
HappyHooker83 3 months ago
@HappyHooker83 LOL! Too many artists do get "pimped".
You done any screen printing? In my one comment I said, "I neither recommend nor endorse BUYING one...". I really did mean that. Especially for starting out. Nice prints can be done with the Yudu. But then nice prints can be done on your kitchen table with just a screen, some ink and a squeegee. I'm not slamming the Yudu but there are other alternatives you may find more versatile and less expensive supplies. PM me if you want some info.
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 3 months ago
Looks like the design is bigger than the Yudu screens. If you did that on a Yudu, you are a screen printing genius…LOL. Come on over here and help me teach people how to screen print! Screenprinting rules! ☠
CatspitProductions 5 months ago
@CatspitProductions Thanks (I think). No genius. Just 26 years printing, 17 full time. The image is pretty close to the edge of the screens. You can see the outline where the wrinkles smooth out.
At :32 you can see the outer edge "t" from uneven squeegee pressure (greater tension at outer edge) also.
This is one of a few prints I did to prove a point and in response to all the negative criticism and definitive comments on what CAN'T be done.
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 5 months ago
@BLACKREDTAILANGEL No, I mean it. Process work isn’t easy even with all the professional tools. That print looks pretty decent. And done on a Yudu! That’s more a testament of your skills rather than what the Yudu can do because with good skills, you can print in many different situations. I think few people would be able to reproduce your results unless they are very experienced screen printers and have a good understanding of the entire method. ☠
CatspitProductions 5 months ago
@CatspitProductions And in particular to folk who had already invested money in the Yudu but were having difficulties and were beaten up for having bought one (I neither recommend nor endorse BUYING one though). The message is, If decent process can be done, then great spot color is possible...with patience and practice. Too may folk give up before getting to the FUN part! Had some tutes on the defunct site. Your site rocks and I love to see the passion!
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 5 months ago
@BLACKREDTAILANGEL Thanks, glad you like my channel. I agree. There is a decent learning curve with any screen printing. Screenprinting isn’t that hard to learn, it’s just easy to misprint shirts. So with a little effort, I think most anyone can learn to print tee shirts. And the Yudu is what it is. It’s OK for kitchen printers but definitely not a professional unit suited for commercial production. ☠
CatspitProductions 5 months ago
nice print with yudu! was it hard to seperate the job? the 110's what color did you use for them?
MrBaggareds 8 months ago
@MrBaggareds
Thanks.
Wasn't difficult. Just tweaked each sep. Dialed the black back some. I think the C and Y were 110 and the M and K 200. They were the only screens I had.
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 8 months ago
No. Just printed wet-on-wet with process inks which are transparent for such..
And thanks!
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 1 year ago
Great job! Dd you flash the ink between colors?
CTYankeegirl100 1 year ago
lwhat program to use for separating colors? can I use gimp?
Lolis1221 1 year ago
@Lolis1221 I am not at all familiar with Gimp. I do know it is free and I think there are some online tutorials. For this I used CorelDRAW X3. There a number of adjustments that can be made to optimize the separations in X3, but Photoshop allows a lot more flexibility and options like ink values and dot gain adjustments. There are Photoshop plug-in applications that can be used also. Most are a bit pricey and require additional tweaking to get best results.
BLACKREDTAILANGEL 1 year ago