burning a screen

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i think i’ve finally (it’s about time, jen) perfected my technique for burning a screen.



i’m pretty sure i’ve got all of the variables and how they affect exposure time figured out: screen size, bulb wattage, and height of light source. i’ve also got the perfect sized piece of black matte board for a base as well as a good chunk of glass for weighing down the transparencies. i’ve had trouble in the past with underexposed screens, which means i either had to try to re-burn the screen (wasting emulsion and or silk) or repair the screen with a paintbrush and screen-filler (which is an ongoing process because it always washes out). it’s amazing what a positive effect a little patience has on the end result!