Using warm water, forcefully spray the screen to remove the ink before it dries. If it dries on the screen, use mineral spirits to clean off the ink.
With a nylon bristled paint brush, apply some stencil remover to the photo emulsion on both sides of the screen. A little goes a long ways. I have heard some people suggest using bleach to clean the screen. But you will end up having to make 3 or 4 applications, and bleach is harsher on the screen thus shortening it’s life. The stencil remover only cost me about $10 for the bottle, and it is going to last quite a while.
Using a nylon bristled scrub brush, lightly scrub the stencil remover into the screen. You should see the photo emulsion disolving.
Simply spray the photo emulsion out with a forceful spray of warm water. Apply more stencil remover if necessary. Degrease the screen using trisodium phosphate or dish detergent, rinse thoroughly, and allow to dry. The screen is now ready to be recoated.
i need your help
i just start doing screening
i have problems with the photo emulsion .
i try to wash it with mineral spirit it din not
work
then i used the photo emulsion remuver and
i can not remove it what can i do
thanks
Comment by sandra — August 28, 2006 @ 7:44 pm
Hi Sandra, I am not sure why the photo emulsion remover won’t remove the photo emulsion.
The mineral spirits are supposed to help remove the ink. Did it remove the ink?
Maybe the photo emulsion requires a special remover? Are the ones you used the same brand? You might try contacting the maker of the photo emulsion and see what they suggest.
Comment by Rob — September 3, 2006 @ 1:47 pm