How to expose a screen for screen printing.

Using photosensitive emulsion and film positive acetates to expose and dial in your exposure time.

Created by: Chessie Rosier-Parker
Professional screen printer and studio director.

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to expose a screen using photosensitive emulsion and film positive acetate.
• Understand the process of exposing screens with light and how exposure units work.
• Identify the signs of an under-exposed screen and an over-exposed screen.
• Learn how to dial in your personal exposure time for your screen printing exposure set up.

Requirements

• Students do not need any prior experience to take part in this course however this class does showcase professional screen printing equipment. All of the methods used can be accomplished using smaller/beginner equipment if necessary.

Target audience

• This course is for both new and experienced screen printers who want to dial in their exposure time and create perfect screens for screen printing.