Chromaline ChromaBlue Photopolymer Emulsion
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Experience the ultimate in screen printing with Chromaline ChromaBlue Emulsion. This emulsion is unmatched in speed, durability, and easy reclamation. Don't settle for imitations - trust the standard in Pure Photopolymer emulsions. Elevate your printing game with ChromaBlue Emulsion.
Before coating a screen with ChromaBlue, your screen must be clean and free of any dirt and oils. With brand new screens we recommend a Dehaze and also a degrease step before coating. ScreenPrinting.com suggests using any of the following products: Sgreen Dehazer/Sgreen Stuff from the Sgreen line and from Easiway Multipurpose. Follow this up with Baselayr Emulsion Prep.
Fill scoop coater with room temperature emulsion. Slowly apply first coat to the t-shirt side. Next, coat squeegee side with 1-3 coats depending upon stencil thickness required. For most art, a 1X1 coating will be optimal. If a thicker stencil is required, apply additional wet-on-wet coatings from the squeegee side.
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Dry screen thoroughly in horizontal position with print/t-shirt side down, using a completely clean and dark drying cabinet. Temperature should not exceed 110ºF (43ºC).
EXPOSEUse the Baselayr Stepwedge Emulsion Calculator to determine proper exposure times for ChromaBlue, place the calculator reading facedown with the back in contact with t-shirt side of the screen. Exposure times for ChromaBlue are very short and accurate exposure is important for optimal results. Follow directions for a solid step 7 during screen rinse out.
DEVELOPGently spray both sides of screen with lukewarm water, wait up to 30 seconds then gently wash t-shirt side of the screen until image is fully open. Rinse both sides thoroughly. Dry screen completely and you are ready to print.
RECLAIMApply Sgreen Stripper Emulsion Remover to both sides of the screen. Scrub with a stiff nylon brush or scrub pad and ensure entire surface is covered and let sit until stencil begins to dissolve.
You can also use a dip tank: Dip the screen in the dip tank for up to 30 seconds (time depends on mesh count/emulsion thickness). We recommend Easiway Dip Tank solution in the Sgreen Dip Tank for this purpose
Remove stencil residue with pressure washer. Finish the screen with a degrease/dehaze as needed, then rinse with hose pressure, thoroughly flooding screen and frame
Exposure variables depend on mesh count, mesh color, stencil thickness and moisture level in the coated screen. Keep humidity levels below 40% at all times. Use a dehumidifier to ensure proper darkroom humidity levels.
To further dial in your exposure time, run the Step Wedge test with a Step Wedge Calculator.
ChromaBlue pure photopolymer emulsion should be stored in its original container.
FREEZE WARNING: When ordering emulsion during the winter, please note that it's possible for emulsion to freeze during transit. Frozen emulsion is unusable. We recommend to plan accordingly when ordering so shipping is uninterrupted and to pull all delivery packages inside the building and store in a warm place immediately.
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