Editing Screenprinting Setup (section)

== Supplies ==

=== Exposing screens ===

* '''Speedball photo emulsion (& catalyst)''' Suppliers: Dick Blick (online); [https://www.artistcraftsman.com/store-locations-downtown-los-angeles-california Artist & Craftsman] (usually stocked in store)
* '''Eiko <strike>250W</strike> 500W photoflood light bulb''' Suppliers: [http://www.amazon.com/Eiko-120v-500w-Photo-Flood/dp/B000N49KS6 Amazon] Stay away from Sylvannia bulbs. They have a bad reputation.
* '''lamp''' with a ceramic socket that can handle the 500W bulb
* '''red bulb''' (optional) for that lightroom feel while exposing screens
* flat surface
* armature to hang lamp
* transparency
* spray mount
* black paper 
* painter's tape
* clean glass
* stop watch
* large sink
* hose
* spray nozzle
* plastic cup
* cardboard scraps
* nitrile gloves
* popsicle sticks
* '''block out pen''' supplier [http://www.anthemprintingsf.com/Blockout-Pen-for-Pinhole-Repair-p/vfbp.htm Anthem Screen Printing Supply]
* '''high pressure nozzle''' to clear ink and emulsion out of the screen

=== Reclaiming screens ===

* '''screen reclaimer''' 
** '''Gem-Zyme''' concentrate emulsion remover, which can be diluted 20:1. Supplier: [http://www.anthemprintingsf.com/Gem-Zyme-Super-Concentrate-Emulsion-Remover-QUAR-p/gem-zyme-qrt.htm Anthem Screen Printing Supply]
** '''Holden's HO-100''' powder screen reclaimer. Supplier: [http://www.standardscreen.com/ho-100powderreclaimer.aspx Standard Screen Supply]. 
** '''Speedball''' also has a reclaimer product; haven't tried it.
* '''high pressure nozzle''' to clear ink and emulsion out of the screen
* '''nitrile gloves'''

=== Ink ===

* '''Speedball acrylic permanent ink''' Suppliers: [http://www.dickblick.com/products/speedball-permanent-acrylic-screen-printing-ink/ Dick Blick] (online for quart jars); Artist & Craftsman
* '''Extender Base''', for adding transparency to inks.  Suppliers: [http://www.dickblick.com/items/43217-1007/ Dick Blick] (online); Artist & Craftsman

=== Screens ===

* '''Mesh: 180T monofilament''' Supplier: [http://www.silkscreen-supplies.com/ Screen Printers Resource]<br />''Very important'' to use ''only'' monofilament mesh for sharp images on paper.
* '''Nylon tape''' to hold down mesh
* '''staples (& staple gun)''' for stretching mesh
* '''tape''' to water-proof frames
* Haven't needed to purchase '''frames''' anytime recently.

=== Misc ===

* '''Painter's tape''' for holding down clips
* '''Registration clips'''
* '''Clothes line''' and '''binder clips''' for hanging prints to dry