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What Baselayr Plastisol Emulsion Does for Your Shop

Jacelyn WedmanMay 12, 2021

Many printers exclusively use plastisol ink. If this sounds like you, check out Baselayr Plastisol emulsion. The high performance emulsion will streamline production by exposing faster, rinsing out quicker, and reclaiming with less effort. Want to get the most from this emulsion? Expert Colin Huggins walks through proper exposure methods and coating techniques to elevate your dark room.

Why Advanced Printers Need to Use Baselayr Complete Emulsion and How to Use It

Jacelyn WedmanMay 05, 2021

Advanced screen printers. High production print shops. We’re talking to you. If you’re pushing the limits of your emulsion, check out Baselayr Complete. Wondering how it'll work in your screen print shop? Screen printing expert Colin Huggins addresses what kind of darkroom you need for this emulsion, guidelines for coating screens, and tips for capturing even more detail.

The Emulsion for Plastisol-Only Printers

Sage LarsonApr 19, 2021

You demand excellence in every aspect of your business. Every detail matters, and that includes the quality of your equipment and supplies. Plastisol screen printers, it’s time for you to meet Baselayr Plastisol Emulsion.

Baselayr Long Lasting: The Emulsion for New Printers

Sage LarsonApr 12, 2021

New screen printers. Darkroom novices. Riley Hopkins 150 Press users. DIY printers. We're talking to you. Say hello to Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion, a high performance, high solids emulsion. It'll produce high-quality screens for printers who are still honing their darkroom processes.

Everything You Need to Know about Making a Darkroom in a Closet, Bathroom, and Garage

Jacelyn WedmanApr 07, 2021

To get the best screen possible, you need the best darkroom setup. If your print shop is in your home, you might have to get creative with your darkroom. Setting up an effective darkroom can be challenging, but Darkroom expert Colin Huggins has you covered. In this post, he shares tips and nuances for constructing home darkrooms in a closet, a bathroom, and a garage.

What is Baselayr?

Sage LarsonMar 29, 2021

Baselayr is a brand that provides high-quality supplies and equipment needed in the darkroom.

The darkroom creates the foundation for screen printing. You need to LAY down a good BASE of emulsion that's been correctly exposed to build a solid print. The most notable feature of the line is the series of emulsions.

A Close Up Look of Screen Printing Emulsion Under a Microscope

Sage LarsonJul 01, 2020

Once you have picked a screen, coated it, exposed it, and washed it out, the burned screen is ready to go. As you analyze the screen and stencil, have you ever wondered how the fine details look up close?

The Darkroom Process: Film, Emulsion Density, Exposing, and Washout

Sage LarsonJun 24, 2020

After coating a screen, it's time to expose and washout the screen. Dialing in screen exposure is no easy feat. In the latest videos, screen printing expert Colin Huggins goes over the tools you need to create optimal and to make solid, exposed screens. He'll also address nuances within the exposing and washout process and share ways to improve your darkroom procedures.

How To Make A Better Screen For Screen Printing

Sage LarsonJun 04, 2020

Ready to make a screen and you aren’t quite sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. We'll walk you through each step of the process of how to make a screen for screen printing.

The Cutting-Edge RXP LED Exposure Unit

Sage LarsonJan 16, 2020

The RXP exposure line has existed for 15 years. Now, for the first time, the RXP will have exposure units using LED technology. What will LED bul...

Exposure Exhaustion: What Went Wrong?

Kaitlyn IngramJul 17, 2017

Let’s face it, exposure problems can be one of the most frustrating issues in the screen printing process. Yet, like anything else in life, screen printing is just a series of events. When something goes wrong, you have to look at each stage to figure out the source of your issue. So, when it comes […]

Exposure Calculator: How and Why?

Kaitlyn IngramApr 12, 2017

Dialing in your exposure time is a bit like using the “Goldilocks Principle.” You know one extreme causes an underexposed screen, and another causes an overexposed screen, but figuring out what’s “just right” can often involve some risky trial and error. An Exposure step wedge calculator can help you choose the perfect duration. Using a film positive […]

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