Ecotex® AP Blue Pre-Sensitized Photo Emulsion - Silk Screen Emulsion, 1 Qt

This pre-mixed AP Blue emulsion is ready to go right out of the container. No messing around with diazo powder. It is incredibly consistent, it is easy to stir, and I know exactly what times to use every single time. For me using 1:1 coat works with the same cure time every time for a completely worry-free exposure process. It coats screens smoothly (definitely use a scoop coater) and works great with my plastisol, UV, and glitter inks. The quality is fantastic, and the blue color is a huge plus because it makes looking for and finding pinholes incredibly easy. It looks great on screens and performs perfectly for all amounts of detail and solid lines, holding up beautifully for both high-detail work and heavy solids. Just make sure you have a real exposure unit instead of a weak DIY light setup, for consistency and grab some emulsion remover for when you're ready to reclaim your screen. While it is very durable during production, it still washes out easily and lasts perfectly until you choose to take it off with a remover. Whether you're brand new to screen printing or a seasoned pro, this stuff is reliable, durable, and has a great 12-month shelf life. AP Blue Ink quantity goes a long way with 1:1 coats and finer mesh screens. For the price and ease of use it is totally worth it! I really like AP Blue. I highly recommend.

Good product. I’m a professional printer and it works very well on my screens and exposes the images well. I was looking for a replacement of my usual product which is now £80 per tub. I’ve found this is produced extremely cost effective compared to other product on the market and works just as well, plus it’s ready mixed. .

This emulsion works great for us. The purple is great as well.

Based on the reviews / price, I was curious to try this emulsion out. My setup: I have a light table with florescent lights and vacuum. I used the emulsion on a 200 count screen. Process: The instructions say to use the sharp side of the scoop coater. I wanted to disregard this, but followed them anyway. In the tub, there emulsion looks and feels (while stirring) like the two other brands I've worked with (McLogan and Catspit). Using the sharp side of the scoop coater I applied one coat on each side (shirt side last). I can't describe well, but the application looked "messy". While it was smooth going on, after I finished and looked it over, it seemed uneven. Still, I allowed it to dry for 24 hours. Burning: the attached photo shows the screen after exposure and washout. I used the Anthem exposure calculator. The photo should tell the story better than I can, but I was happy with the results. Not jumping up and down, but "this'll work". As I work with it more, I'll report back if I get better results.

We found that is emulsion is the best you can use along with plastisol inks. We put two layers on both sides of the mesh and have great results. Keep it in the dark until you are ready to print and you will have good results. Make sure you stir slowly and always bring up the layer on the bottom of the can to keep mix working well. Pop the bubbles with a stick and you will prevent air holes in the emulsion. It levels out nicely when placed in the dry box. We do ten screens at once and have great results. Dries fast and dries level. Warm water clean up is a breeze.