Ecotex® DC Pink Screen Printing Emulsion (Quart - 32oz.) Diazo Required Photo Emulsion for Silk Screens and Fabric- for Screen Printing Plastisol Ink and Water Based Ink, Screen Printing Supplies

I mixed this over 2 months ago and it’s still working great. Just setting my shop up after a 10 year hiatus from screen printing. Gave this a shot and it worked well with 2 500w halogen bulbs from 24”- took about 8 minutes. I’ve recently purchased an LED exposure unit and using a step calculator I’ve got my exposure down to 117 seconds on 125 mesh. Buying quart sizes as I don’t have an even flow of business, but it works great and lasts a long time. I’ve printed over 72 shirts on 1 screen and haven’t had problems. No pin holes, washes out easy, screens reclaim easily. Would recommend using the free step calculator PDF from Anthem Screen Printing before trying to expose anything.

Pros:Versatile Use: Ecotex® DC Pink Screen Printing Emulsion is designed for both silk screens and fabric, making it suitable for various printing projects.Quart Size: Packaged in a 32oz. quart, this emulsion offers ample supply for multiple printing endeavors, reducing the need for frequent restocking.Compatibility: Whether using plastisol ink or water-based ink, this emulsion is formulated to work well with different types of inks.Professional Results: The emulsion's diazo required formula ensures that you achieve crisp and high-quality prints.Cons:Skill Requirement: Working with emulsion requires some level of skill and expertise, which might be challenging for beginners.Diazo Mixing: The diazo required feature involves mixing, which could be seen as an extra step for those seeking convenience.Would I Recommend for Printing Enthusiasts: 5/5Ecotex® DC Pink Screen Printing Emulsion is an excellent choice for printing enthusiasts looking to produce professional results. While some skill and mixing steps are involved, the rewards in terms of quality prints are worth the effort.

This was the first emulsion I ever used, so not much to compare here. I did do a lot of research into various emulsions and which one would be the most forgiving for my situation (I'm a hobbyist and use the sun for exposure). I had read enough about using emulsion to know in how many ways things can go wrong (film positives not dark enough, over or under-exposure etc). I made sure I mixed the diazo extremely well, used a yellow bug light in a dark room etc. It was also my first time using a scoop coater to add to the challenge (one coat on each side, but even my messed up, unevenly double-coated screens came out great)I'm happy to say that to my surprise, I consistently have had great results with my non pro set up. I have exposed 156, 180, 200, and 230 mesh and have gotten great detail and no problems whatsoever with washout. After exposure, I just soaked both sides with sprayer, wait and slowly start washing out. I didn't have a pressure washer, just a garden hose with adjustable nozzle in my shower and found even the smallest details to wash out easily without high pressure.I have used both plastisol and water based ink without problems, but again I only print a few prints, not production runs, to know how this emulsion holds up.Reclaiming screens was easy with the Emulsion remover. Just follow directions.Too bad emulsion doesn't have a longer shelf life after mixing.

Works great. Lasts much longer than the stated shelf life. Ecotex is my go to now for everything silkscreen related.

I regret to say i did not have very good results with this product. My screens constantly blew out despite increasing exposure time several times by 30 second encrements. Going back to my previous brand.

My images washed out of the every time.