The Table Top Print Shop comes stocked with everything you need to get started on making your own t-shirts and posters (except for t-shirts and posters).
Items are laid out in groups by likeness in shape, function, and frequency of use.
Items are laid out in groups by likeness in shape, function, and frequency of use.
The multi-functional enclosure is an exposure unit, dark room, printing press, carrying case, and more.
The multi-functional enclosure is an exposure unit, dark room, printing press, carrying case, and more.
With a lid that doubles as a wash-out station, cleanup is a breeze
First, a light sensitive sheet called an emulsion sheet is adhered to the screen mesh with water.
First, a light sensitive sheet called an emulsion sheet is adhered to the screen mesh with water.
Next, the sheet needs to dry in the box so they aren't exposed to light.
Then, copy the image from the transparent sheet onto the emulsion sheet with the U.V. bulb.
Then, copy the image from the transparent sheet onto the emulsion sheet with the U.V. bulb.
Then, copy the image from the transparent sheet onto the emulsion sheet with the U.V. bulb.
Water is used to wash out the faint image that was burned into the emulstion sheet.
Water is used to wash out the faint image that was burned into the emulstion sheet.
Finally, the ink can be pushed through the screen with the squeegee.
These included emulsion sheets are a simple, no mess, quick-drying alternative to the emulsion that is applied as a liquid.
These included emulsion sheets are a simple, no mess, quick-drying alternative to the emulsion that is applied as a liquid.
The lid can be locked down to create a dark room while the emulsion dries onto the screen.
The lid can be locked down to create a dark room while the emulsion dries onto the screen.
The lid can be locked down to create a dark room while the emulsion dries onto the screen.
The platten is removed from the two elevation supports to be used in the exposure of the screen.
The platten is removed from the two elevation supports to be used in the exposure of the screen.
The platten is removed from the two elevation supports to be used in the exposure of the screen.
The U.V. bulb used for exposing the screen is stored under the removable platen. Elastic bands use hooks to hold the bulb in place. The cord is then wrapped around small cleats.
The U.V. bulb used for exposing the screen is stored under the removable platen. Elastic bands use hooks to hold the bulb in place. The cord is then wrapped around small cleats.
The U.V. bulb used for exposing the screen is stored under the removable platen. Elastic bands use hooks to hold the bulb in place. The cord is then wrapped around small cleats.
A cord clip secures the bulb in suspension above the screen.
A cord clip secures the bulb in suspension above the screen.
A cord clip secures the bulb in suspension above the screen.
To elevate the bulb, the platen is wedged in between the top crossbar and the platen supports, keeping it upright. Next, the bulb is plugged in and turned on for 11 minutes.
To elevate the bulb, the platen is wedged in between the top crossbar and the platen supports, keeping it upright. Next, the bulb is plugged in and turned on for 11 minutes.
This protruding rail butts up against the edge of the work surface to lock it in place. This stability keeps it from sliding during printing and promotes better ergonomics by pushing the squeegee away from the body.
You don't wanna get these guys mixed up. One is for cleaning ink out of the screen, the other is for stripping the emulsion off. The sponges and the bottles are color-coded to avoid cross-contamination.
You don't wanna get these guys mixed up. One is for cleaning ink out of the screen, the other is for stripping the emulsion off. The sponges and the bottles are color-coded to avoid cross-contamination.
All works © Christiahn Roman 2017