Only problem is now I have to build some more inventory. If only I could do this screen printing thing right. Last time was another fail. I think the emulsion was a bit uneven (due to application with a squeegee that's too narrow) and that I didn't expose my images for long enough. But at least this time, no light bulbs exploded and I had a bit less of a mess on my hands. The image actually was printed on the screen, it's just that is go washed out in the areas where the emulsion was too thick.
I think I'm going to be able to reclaim the screen as well (I haven't done it yet because I can't even look at it right now I'm so upset. I put it out on my patio that I never use). There's nothing worse than working on something for 8 hours and achieving a negative result. FML.
Solution: order a scoop coater, wait for it to ship, try again. Three times a charm, right? If I fail after all this, I'm taking one of Spins and Needles' Silk Screening Workshops in October. Who am I kidding? I'll do the workshop anyways. I lurve those guys :)
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