DigitSmith

Newbie

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old December 16th, 2007, 08:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
brooks brooks is offline
Junior Member
Join Date:
Dec 2007
Posts:
3
Liked:
0 times
Default Newbie

Hello everybody, thank you for you time in reading this.
I am a newbie to the trade, with big ambitions, little cash . I am using 255 yellow thread count mesh, a pre-sensitized emulsion called Intech HS emulsion. The print will be of a picture in halftone with 65 lpi at 45 degrees, so detail is high. My question is with burning the image, i plan to use pieces halogen work lights to basically have one work light house two 500 watt halogen bulbs, so one housing 1000watts using 115 watts, the light will be under the image, light going up about 21 inches away from glass. I am wondering what opinions are as to the detail i will achieve using this method.

*note: I am experienced in electrical and carpentry trades, all equipment is safe, the two lights each have their own switch.

Thanks again
-Newbie
Send a private message to brooks ContactReply & Quote
Old January 30th, 2008, 03:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
jr_sanford jr_sanford is offline
Senior Member

jr_sanford's Avatar
Join Date:
Jan 2008
Location:
Portland, OR
Posts:
127
Liked:
0 times
Lightbulb Re: Newbie

First of all, use only ONE light source. Multiple filaments can cause undercutting thus reducing the edges of the stencil.

A 1000 watt halogen bulb about 20 inches from the screen should work well.
Make sure that your bulb compartment is well ventilated.

Use a halftone sample and do a step test at multiple exposure times.
Block the exposure area in steps thus increasing times in those areas that are finally revealed.

J.R.
__________________
Cast aside your limitations;
And you shall be boundless!
Send a private message to jr_sanford ContactReply & Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
?'S from a newbie, Brother Machines sukie64 Embroidery and Digitizing 6 October 20th, 2009 11:12 PM
newbie looking for machine suggestions VThokies03 Embroidery and Digitizing 5 October 13th, 2007 05:06 PM
Hi, another newbie Alesha Embroidery and Digitizing 3 October 2nd, 2007 11:41 PM
help newbie here!!!!! wesborland Embroidery and Digitizing 2 October 23rd, 2006 01:12 PM

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:18 AM.
Copyright © 2011 DigitSmith. All rights reserved.
Forums software by VBulletin, Copyright © 2000-2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.