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Pre-sensitized
Beginner Emulsion does not require mixing in diazo. This pre-sensitized emulsion is ready to use straight from the container.
12 Month Shelf-life
A large benefit to using a pre-sensitized emulsion is the long shelf-life. Beginner Emulsion can be stored on the shelf for 12 months after opening. Please note exposing the emulsion to extreme hot and cold temperatures will compromise the product.
Ultra-fast exposing
Speed up your exposure times with Beginner Emulsion, this emulsion has an ultra-fast exposure time that works well with a variety of light sources.
Works with water-based and plastisol ink systems
Beginner Emulsion is extremely durable and works with water-based and plastisol ink systems.
Made In USA
All emulsions, chemicals, and inks are proudly manufactured in the USA. Support the American economy and families when you purchase from Screen Print Direct.
No Risk
We stand behind our products. Not happy? Simply send it back. See our return policy for more details.
Support
We understand that screen printing isn't easy, especially if you are just starting out. Lucky for you, our dedicated support team is here to help you! Send us a message if you are experiencing any issues using our products.
Our Mission
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Emulsion Best Practices
Screen Prep
- We recommend Ecotex Hyper Haze, it will degrease your screen and give the emulsion a clean surface to stick to.
- Eliminate any UV light from entering the room and work under a yellow light.
- Write down the day you opened the emulsion on the bottle to better keep track of your chemicals.
Coating Screen / Drying
- Use the sharp edge of your scoop coater
- Make sure screen is completely dry before coating emulsion
- Make sure screen is completely dry before printing
Drying
- 86 ° to 104 °F (30 ° to 40 °C)
- 30% to 50% humidity
- Good Air Circulation
Exposure Times
Exposure times may vary; start using the times provided below and make adjustments if needed.
Ecotex Beginner Emulsion Exposure Time:
- 12 seconds with LED Light
- 8 minutes with a 500-watt halogen light
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
Once I got the timing down, this emulsion works really well. I’m used to using halogen light boxes and burning for a couple of minutes. I just built a 60 watt UV LED box at home and this emulsion burns almost faster than you can blink! I zoned it in at 6 seconds, which blows my mind.A lot of the reviewers here are having a hard time washing out their screens, and that’s because of overexposure. When the timing is done right, you will easily see the outline of your image before washing. I could wash the image out using just the water sprayer at my kitchen sink. No need to fire up the power washer here.Some other tips: Keep your coated screens in a very dark place while drying and before burning. Don’t even smile at it, because a sunny personality will expose this emulsion!I’m fitting foam covered with black felt on the back of the screen while burning. Make sure whatever you’re holding up to the back of the screen is dark so you don’t get reflection causing overexposure. Also, give your screen some distance from the light source.I hope this helps other people! It sure would be helpful for a so-called beginner emulsion to have some additional troubleshooting tips for users.
TD
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
I'm 90% sure this is their Ecotex PWR purple emulsion rebranded to be "for beginners." I would HIGHLY recommend searching up the spec sheet for it online. Bought it as a last ditch effort for a school project. First coated my screen with a scoop coater, let it air dry for maybe about 30 minutes and used a space heater to speed it up (this was in a rush so its better if you let it totally air dry horizontally overnight), placed my design and burned with a Speedball 30W UV for about 30 seconds (burn times vary) and washed it out afterwards. It was my first time ever doing this with extensive research prior and it came out perfectly. If you're having issues with peeling it might be because you put it on too thick, didn't dry it enough, or underexposed.
Michael F. Morin
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
Its nice that it doesnt require an activator to be mixed in. I like the short 12 second exposure times required. I needed to expose a little longer than instructed, but only by a second or two. This emulsion doesn't change color slightly like others I have used, so I couldn't see the exposure until I began to rinse out the screen.
Gabriel Frady
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
Works great! At about 15 inches using ecotex beginner emulsion -45-50 seconds is good.
Jennifer
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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Mona
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
i tried using this emulsion 3 times and the first time the emulsion didn't dry fully after leaving it for 30 minutes and when i tried burning the screen when i washed it immediately started peeling off thee screen. 2nd time my image didn't burn at all on the screen and it was a complete waste. 3rd time it completely dried the screen barely burned but was working then while i was washing my screen it wouldnt wash off and show the image and when it finally did it peeled off half of the image. overall not a goof emulsion doesn't do its job and chunks peel off.
Dariana morera
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
This ok when i first got it but stop working after 2 weeks
D
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
I've tried 6 times and I get the image to burn into my screens but I think I'm overcoating my screens, burning them too long or short or the hose I'm using isn't pressurized enough. The image burns through where I can see it clearly under the uv lamp but when I go to wash the screen the image won't wash through. I ordered more emulsion to keep trying since this stuff does work.
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