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screen printing => General Screen Printing => Topic started by: screenxpress on September 20, 2011, 11:27:34 PM
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As some know, we had a family tragedy in 2009 and we sold our house (and my print area) in Dec '09. All the printing stuff went into storage, including some pre-coated (Ulano QTX) screens - we just stuck them in boxes and put in storage.
Tonight I pulled out one of the screens, taped a film to it and exposed if for 18 seconds. Washed out nearly perfectly. Would have been perfect but the new (1700 psi) sprayer might be a bit too strong for a 110 screen (Homer, need another door stop?). But, the image is perfectly usable.
I know the screens were coated probably several months before they got boxed up.
Not bad for "coated" screens still being usable in the ballpark of 2 years later, eh? I know the subject of "how long can you store coated screens" has been discussed on several threads before on various boards. I'm thinking of calling Ripley's.
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Wow. That is interesting. That makes me wonder if we don't have an opportunity here. To make pre-coated screens, and mail them out to those needing screens coated. They do it with the sale of pre-stretched mesh frames, why not coated screens? Will you get rich? No, but it's a niche. Coat some of them boogers up and store them. When someone orders 6 of the 305's pre-coated, just pull those boogers off the shelf and ship. I don't know. Maybe it's not fast enough with shipping. Oh, I know. You can just offer it locally to larger cities. I know in my own area of central Fl, we probably have 30 screen print shops if not more. Some of these shops order wood frames that are pre-stretched. Some order metal frames pre-stretched. Why not pre coated? Heck, maybe even offer an exposure service with the image washed out?
Anyways, off subject a little but it got me thinking. Not that I'd be wanting to do that but it could be good for someone.
ok. So, Wow, 2 years and still washed out? Give us the details on the emulsion. What brand?
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Sceen sorry about your tragedy. On a brighter note thats cool about the emulsion lasting that long, after all the warnings of shelf life. Would'nt try it on a regular basis though.
Wow. That is interesting. That makes me wonder if we don't have an opportunity here. To make pre-coated screens, and mail them out to those needing screens coated. They do it with the sale of pre-stretched mesh frames, why not coated screens? Will you get rich? No, but it's a niche. Coat some of them boogers up and store them. When someone orders 6 of the 305's pre-coated, just pull those boogers off the shelf and ship. I don't know. Maybe it's not fast enough with shipping. Oh, I know. You can just offer it locally to larger cities. I know in my own area of central Fl, we probably have 30 screen print shops if not more. Some of these shops order wood frames that are pre-stretched. Some order metal frames pre-stretched. Why not pre coated? Heck, maybe even offer an exposure service with the image washed out?
Anyways, off subject a little but it got me thinking. Not that I'd be wanting to do that but it could be good for someone.
ok. So, Wow, 2 years and still washed out? Give us the details on the emulsion. What brand?
Dan hate pee on your parade. But, Ryonet has been selling pre-coats for ever. Wanted to let you know before you invest in a coating system. ;)
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Dan hate pee on your parade. But, Ryonet has been selling pre-coats for ever. Wanted to let you know before you invest in a coating system. ;)
SEE! I knew it was good idea. LOL.
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I would imagine there is a difference between wet emulsion and dried emulsion. I've never had a problem with screens going bad in the storage cabinet, of course, I've never let them sit for 2 years either.
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Dan hate pee on your parade. But, Ryonet has been selling pre-coats for ever. Wanted to let you know before you invest in a coating system. ;)
LOL, "forever" is quite a relative term... I only laugh because I just read their blog last night of how he got started and didn't realize (but assumed due to his age) how young the company is.
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Wow. That is interesting. That makes me wonder if we don't have an opportunity here. To make pre-coated screens, and mail them out to those needing screens coated. They do it with the sale of pre-stretched mesh frames, why not coated screens? Will you get rich? No, but it's a niche. Coat some of them boogers up and store them. When someone orders 6 of the 305's pre-coated, just pull those boogers off the shelf and ship. I don't know. Maybe it's not fast enough with shipping. Oh, I know. You can just offer it locally to larger cities. I know in my own area of central Fl, we probably have 30 screen print shops if not more. Some of these shops order wood frames that are pre-stretched. Some order metal frames pre-stretched. Why not pre coated? Heck, maybe even offer an exposure service with the image washed out?
Anyways, off subject a little but it got me thinking. Not that I'd be wanting to do that but it could be good for someone.
ok. So, Wow, 2 years and still washed out? Give us the details on the emulsion. What brand?
You really did get excited,lol.
Was in the post. Ulano QTX