How to Use Speedball Screen Print Materials

[YARDHAUNTER5]

Thanks this was a huge help. I didn't buy the sensitizers. I'm sure that makes a big difference in this stuff working LOL

[BlickVideos]

@YARDHAUNTER5 Glad it was useful!

[silkscreenprinter]

Whats the best Blick brand paper pads to use to do screen printed posters

[BlickVideos]

@silkscreenprinter Again - it is best to contact our Product Info department. info @ dickblick . com.

[silkscreenprinter]

Can you mix water soluble paint and acrylic paint together?

[BlickVideos]

@silkscreenprinter Hi - I would need more information on what you are trying to achieve in order to assist you with your question. Blick Art Materials has a great team of product information experts that can provide answers to any of your product questions. It is best to contact them via email at; info @ dickblick . com. Thanks

[x3mhook]

Is there a way to remove tape and adhesive residue fomr the mesh without damaging the image (emulsion)?

[art7s77]

Does anyone know how long the photo emulsion lasts after it's mixed? Or does it kinda goes bad after a few days?

[inkedkoi]

@art7s77 Hi there, I had the same question and google found this:

This depends on what type of emulsion you are using. If you are using a Dual-Cure diazo emulsion, the average shelf life is about 3 months once the diazo has been mixed into the emulsion. The CCI DXP Dual-Cure Diazo emulsion we sell however does last about twice as long (up to six months). If you are using a pre-sensitized emulsion that is pre-mixed, these usually have around a year shelf life once opened.

[EddietehFace]

What types of ink will work with this emulsion?

[Saraishollywood]

Does it have the same effect on a dark blue or black shirt? I always wonder about that.

[BlickVideos]

@Saraishollywood For dark colored fabric, it is best to use opaque colored screen print ink so the printed image will show up well. 

[yankees101979]

can i use a pigment ink printer to print out my design?

[BlickVideos]

@yankees101979 As long as you print in black, that is fine.

[soopafreshluther]

FUN! lol im jus watching random art stuff

[fhnazn]

how many photo sheets(emusion) can I make with 6.6oz photo emusion + 1oz sensitizer?

[BlickVideos]

@fhnazn It is best to contact our Product Information team for any product questions. They can be contacted at Info @ dickblick. com. or 1-800-933-2542. Thanks!

[RobDrinksMilk]

Why doesn't this show the base unit?

[GoodHank321]

Cool! Thank you so much! I'm new to mixing the emulsion so this was a huge help!

[heckler171]

what if i wanted to do more then one color?

[BlickVideos]

@heckler171 You can use more than one color - for detailed information it is best to contact our product information team who can help answer specific questions. You can contact by email at info @ dickblick . com or phone toll free 1-800-933-2542. Thanks!

[daviddehoyos]

YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!

[BlickVideos]

@daviddehoyos Thank you!

[OrangeMiddle]

The speedball method is the best and most simple way to get started, forget all these other vids that use modgepodge and stretching nylon and all this mess of using stuff around the house, spend the 40-50 bucks for the kit, its worth it, no headaches.. Only extra thing you'll need that the kit does have is the photoflood bulb $5 and pie tin Home depot has the aluminum lamp that this guys has on the desk there for like 10 bucks.. Oh yeahand READ THE DIRECTIONS in the kit..

[rosecourtneyrose]

how quick does the ink dry? would it possible to ink the block by hand with different colors before making the impression?

[nwgrfxgrl]

I would love to see demos on the stencil and screen filler techniques. Any chance you can create videos for those two types of screen printing techniques also for us? Thank you for the vids BlickVideos! >@.@<

[BlickVideos]

@nwgrfxgrl Yes! We are planning to film videos showing screen filler and stencil techniques in the next several months. Please check back in or Subscribe to be notified when the new videos get uploaded. Thanks for watching!

[zillasenetai]

How well do the patterns stay on the shirts? Do they chip away or fade after a couple washes or are they more permanent?

[BlickVideos]

@zillasenetai If you follow the directions when using the Speedball Textile Screen Printing inks on a pre-washed cotton shirt, they are very permanent and will not wash out, fade or chip.

[wazupsam]

I'm going to use a 40W , 2 feet long black light for this task with a reflector. How long do you think I should keep the screen for exposing process for a average size screen that comes with speedball kit? I know it depends on some other factors but please give me an average time and will there be a big problem if I over expose?

[BlickVideos]

@wazupsam Please contact our Product Information team at info @ dickblick . com as they can assist you with your processing questions. Thanks!

[DUCTtapeRus]

where can you buy a photo lamp

[CharlieMurphyInc]

About how many shirts could I make with the Ultimate Screen Printing Kit?

[BlickVideos]

@CharlieMurphyInc The amount of ink that you use will depend on the size of the artwork image you are printing and the number of colors. But the jars of ink that come with the set typically can print as much as a hundred shirts of a typical image size. Please keep in mind there are many variables.

[shlickle]

i just bought this speed ball kit.. I am having problems with creating the screen with my design ready for print..  The photo emulsion washes off completely after I have had the screen under the light and go to wash the screen ready for printing.. Does anyone know why this is occuring???

[dishbork]

@shlickle I'm no expert but possible reasons could be:

1. you could be applying too thick of an emulsion layer which takes longer to dry/set. Hence, when it hasn't dried properly it will wash off.

And 2. exposure time - try experimenting with the exposure time under the light. Extending the time, possibly longer then their recommended, to get it to set. Anyhow, all the best!

[lucasino12]

Can you do more than one design on one screen? Like after you printed the Blick logo, can you wash that off, get another design and start anew.

[Janeal881]

@lucasino12 yeah. You can put a bunch of different designs on one shirt and you can wash off what you just used and use it on something else.

[SampleArtist91]

@Janeal881 ok i dnt get it.... how did that design stick like that on the screen from the clear film??

[videosbyLENYX]

@SampleArtist91

he printed it onto it, using his home printer.

[acebpd]

@lucasino12 did you ever get your answer

[eg463665]

Does anyone know if you can you print the transparency for screen printing using an inkjet printer?

[freckles1981]

You need inkjet transparencies.

[000timtimtimtam000]

@eg463665 yes you can use architect trace paper and use two if they are not totally opaque line them up and tape together

[bigvanessahudgensfan]

wooooww...

[mxbabe01]

Is there a video or instructions in the kit for using other methods besides the photo emulsion?

[good1life]

if you find any other methods, please send them to me! i just got the speedball printing kit, but i want to see all the other methods before i start on my ordered t shirts

[CatspitProductions]

Dick Blick is a great print at home source. Check out my videos for tutorials on screen printing and heat transferring tee shirts. Questions welcome.

[bluemike155]

awesome! cant wait to try this! great video!