Comments on: Yudu Screen Printing – A Project and Tips on Alternatives to Yudu Emulsion Sheets

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:18:43 +0000

@Kim – Assuming what you’re printing on is washable, you can absolutely wash it out and start over! Whether you use Yudu inks exclusively or use any of the third party inks mentioned in the posts, they’re all going to be water based, so starting from scratch is no problem.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:09:32 +0000

Thanks! One more question, let’s say the design did not come out right when you squeegee it on, can you wash out the print and try again, or are stuck?

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:14:31 +0000

@Kim – The problem with script in a design is that sometimes parts of it can be too thin in width and overall just too intricate to be properly replicated using the default mesh screen that comes with the Yudu. When creating your design, try to make sure that no parts of your design are too thin. For best results, you should probably keep the objects in the design around 1cm wide or more.

I highly recommend that if you don’t already have one, you should purchase and use a Yudu 220 Mesh Screen for any designs involving script. The finer mesh of the 220 screen allows you to transfer more intricate designs. With this type of screen, you’ll need to apply a little bit more pressure with the squeegee than with the default 110 mesh screen.

Unfortunately, for the issue that you’re describing, adding another layer of emulsion to the screen will not help. You just have to make sure the screen has been properly exposed and rinsed. As far as pressure is concerned, it’s really all just trial and error, so if you’re unsure, test on a piece of scrap fabric or cardboard first.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:46:28 +0000

Hi, This is my first attempt to screen print, so totally clueless. Love the site. I am having problems with script not producing well, can you use script. Also, what kind of pressure is good, everything is either too light or a mess. If I add another coat of the emulsion will that help? I am assuming dry between coats.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:42:14 +0000

LOVE the design, I want one of those machines!!!

By: Kristina

Kristina — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:26:25 +0000

Thanks for the tips, Miguel!

By: miguel

miguel — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:13:53 +0000

hello there. i’ve been screen printing for many years and have always used liquid emulsion. unfortunately its a hassle if all you want to print is one or two shirts of a particular design. so here is an alternative to using emulsion at all. if you have a cri-cut machine or any other vinyl cutter..just cut out your design with vinyl and apply the vinyl to the screen as a stencil. no waiting for emulsion to dry, no burning your design to the emulsion, and best of all no hassle getting the emulsion off the screen. the vinyl method works great for short runs..although i’ve printed up to 35 shirts and the vinyl holds up pretty well. just do not try anything with very small detail. do not mirror the design when you cut it. apply the vinyl on the inside (squeegee side) of the screen.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:34:18 +0000

Sherri- if you use the most transparent vellum you can find at any craft store, then it works perfectly fine. By doubling up I mean printing the same design twice and stacking the vellum sheets.

By: Sherri Cohodas

Sherri Cohodas — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:30:33 +0000

Hi – I read that vellum sheets should not be used as transparencies for the Yudo – but in your postings above you indicate that you can use vellum.

What do you mean by doubling up, when you use the vellum?

By: Gay

Gay — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:20:55 +0000

I am having problems with the ink transfering to my shirt. I originally used the emulsion sheet that came with the Yudo and my first try came out great. I then purchased the emulsion sheets that are red in a 10 pack off of ebay since they were cheaper. They transfer to the screen great and the image transfers to the emulsion fine. Once I am done cleaning off the emulsion after the burn the image looks perfect for inking. When I go to ink the ink is NOT getting through in all places. I am using the same screen as I did the very first shirts on. It even seems that where the ink shows from the original shirt more ink gets through than where it has never been used for ink. What the heck is going on?

Thanks for your help.