Getting to know the Yudu - 7 of 7 Printing

[Part 7 of 7] Get to know the Provocraft® Yudu Personal Screen Print Machine - Printing. The Yudu screen-printing system is the easiest, cleanest way to let everyone know who you are and how you see the world. Don't settle for what everyone else is wearing or spend hours futilely trying to find a t-shirt that expresses the real you. With access to a computer and an ink-jet printer, you'll be able to create and print your own designs not only for t-shirts or other apparel, but also for home décor, art prints, posters, cards, schoolwork and much more! With this revolutionary personal screen printer, you can let your voice be heard today, no matter where you are or what you're doing. Unsilence yourself today with the Yudu Personal Screen Printer. http://tinyurl.com/yuduatjoann

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• Yudu
• Provocraft
• DIY
• how-to
• silk screening
• personal screen machine
• crafting
• t-shirts

[mmmaggiekaygee]

i have this yudo thing. & i'm curious to know what the light button is for? & by the way your video is alot better then the one the yudo came with.. thanks.

[Joanndotcom]

The light button is intended to help you when you do multiple designs/layers by allowing you to see the designs underneath when you layer your work.

[rolainellanes]

@Joanndotcom I think an in-store demo would do a great deal. I personally would love to test it for myself. Thats how I got suckered into buying the (then new) Cricut Expression at Michaels.

[Joanndotcom]

Our large format stores hosted a free Yudu demonstration this past Saturday, March 7.

[tigerlily625]

Just a friendly suggestion from an art student who's screen printed...

In the demo she uses packing tape, not recommended. Instead, use regular masking tape or painters tape, it will just make your life easier and it won't ruin the screen or your emulsion.

Also, to save money (whether you're using the YuDu or not), get a spatula and collect all of the excess ink and put it back into the bottle. Trust me, your wallets will thank you for that.

In regards to clean up, bleach will work just fine.

[xoallieo4]

She saidd funnest in this video hahaha not a wordd hun! It was terrible acting but these videos were sooo helpful

[CatherinePoloynis]

Having your friend there to ask questions is great. When you let her 'try' her hand at it, I almost feel like I'm trying it once...good teaching tool!

[youteesdotnet]

@PhatKatMedia Even a 'hobbyist' 'tabletop' printer should be built to honor what real screen printers need. YUDU has designed for NONE of that. I did not come here to breed contention but open some eyes. if you are in love with your YUDU...fine by me. Self punishment of all kinds has it's fans. I aim for those who want better for themselves...not for those who do not. My target crowd is not and will never be soccer moms/grandmas' and others who don't know and do not WANT to know.

[jmalton]

Why is this product better than just buying t-shirt transfer paper and printing anything you want from your computer??? Seems so complicated!

[youteesdotnet]

@tigerlily625 You forgot to mention that a REAL squeegee will work better! You forgot to mention that a REAL screen(which is far better and cheaper than YUDU poorly made screens)will aslo work better. You forgot to mention a REAL platen will work better than the plastic 'thing'...You forgot to mention that REAL inks(plastisol/heat cure)will wrok better...OH...that pretty much knocks out the WHOLE YUDU system! YUDU proves that there are still LOTS of folks marketeers can take advantage of.

[youteesdotnet]

@PhatKatMedia Yudu use sthe worst inks ...water based. and the PLASTIC poor excuse for a 'platen' will not work with heat cure plastisols(true quality and FAR easier to use ink),nor the cheap excuse for a squeegee. thye Yudu is marketeering JUNK and i will meet you in any Kitchen anywhere; anytime and make it VERY clear to you. The onhgoing costs of Yuidu supplies are an insult to anybody who has a heart for screen printing. My equipment is based on REAL world SP truths...Yours is NOT. Period.

[PhatKatMedia]

@youteesdotnet I think you are missing the point of the Yudu. It is not a screen printer for a shop but then again neither is yours. The Yudu works great for hobbyist! You mention cost but your unit cost more than the Yudu and and all you get is a frame, platen, and stand. Which would leave someone to still need an exposer light and supplies. You can always upgrade paints and emulsion with the Yudu. Marketing Hype! There is more highlights, CAPS & !!! on your site than I have ever seen before.

[youteesdotnet]

This is nothing more than a toy! It is more marketing hype than screen print reality. WHY would you pay more to print with a YUDU than it costs to do it the way REAL screen printers do it? See my 'All About Screen Printing' videos and you will soon know the reality. Get pro advice not the marketeer hype. Also see the video: 'YouTees vs YuDu Screen printing' here on youtube. 'Yu' will be glad you did.

[Scionster13]

HOW MANY T SHIRTS CANN U DO WITH THE YUDU MACHINE WITH THE SAME DESIGN...AND DO U HAVE TO KEEP ON PUTTING MORE PAINT FOR EACH SHIRT?

[ZionessChe]

after you do one shirt can you do another one?...or even more?