how_to_screenprint
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| === Inking and curing === | === Inking and curing === | ||
| + | - Before using the screen, cover the inside edges of the screen with tape. This is to prevent ink from getting stuck in the crack between the screen and the frame, which makes the screens much harder to clean. | ||
| - Clamp the screen into the press. | - Clamp the screen into the press. | ||
| - Scoop a generous amount of ink onto the top of the screen. | - Scoop a generous amount of ink onto the top of the screen. | ||
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| === Reclaiming screens === | === Reclaiming screens === | ||
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| + | - Spray down both sides of the screen with emulsion remover and let it sit for a minute. | ||
| + | - Gently scrub the screen with a sponge to loosen the emulsion and rinse it off. | ||
| + | - Repeat until the screen is clean, then rack it to dry. | ||
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