When comparing emulsions for your screen printing shop, it is easy to focus on the price of the bucket. That number matters, of course. But it does not tell the whole story. The real cost of an emulsion depends on how it performs throughout the entire screen-making process. From coating and exposure to washout, reclaim, […]

Warm weather is great for weekends, but it can create extra challenges in the screen room. As temperatures rise and humidity increases, screens can take longer to dry, exposure times can feel less predictable, and small screen making issues can start showing up more often. If you have been fighting sticky film positives, soft stencils, […]

When screen makers troubleshoot exposure problems, they often start with the emulsion, exposure time, or washout process. Those are all important. But one of the most overlooked parts of the process happens even earlier: the quality of the printed positive. If your positive is not dark enough, it cannot block UV light effectively during exposure. […]

Your darkroom is where print quality starts. If screens are drying inconsistently, film positives are shifting, or exposures feel like a guessing game, it is usually not bad luck. It is small variables stacking up. The good news is you do not need a massive rebuild to get predictable results. Start by controlling the room, […]

Screen Making Terms and Acronyms Cheat Sheet A plain-English glossary for faster setups, fewer mistakes, and better screens. If you have ever read a tech sheet, watched a YouTube tutorial, or talked with a supplier and thought, “Wait… what does that mean?”, this post is for you. Screen making comes with its own language. Some […]

Screen making is full of small moments that feel like big wins. The kind of wins that tell you the process is dialed, the chemistry is behaving, and the screen room is about to make the print floor look like heroes. It’s not always the flashy stuff, either. Most of the real satisfaction comes from […]

If you are planning a big leap in your screen room, year-end can be the smartest time to move. With Section 179, qualifying equipment that is placed in service by December 31 may be expensed in the current tax year. This can lower taxable income and improve cash flow. Pair that deduction with Chromaline financing […]

When it comes to emulsion, there isn’t necessarily a single “best” option for everyone. What matters is finding the right emulsion for your job, your equipment, and your shop conditions. The sweet spot depends on what you print, the exposure system you use, and the environment you work in. In this video, Chromaline’s Kevin Kauth, […]

Chromaline is introducing the next evolution of Laser-To-Screen imaging this October at PRINTING United in Orlando. Meet the LTS E70B and get ready to open the door to a new era. The LTS E70B is a compact, economical laser-to-screen auto exposure unit built for small to medium shops that want consistent, high-quality results. The E70B […]

In the fast-paced world of screen printing, consistency and efficiency are everything. Manually coating screens can be one of the most physically demanding—and inconsistent—steps in your workflow. When you’re ready to start automating your screen making process, an auto coater is a great place to start. It’s a foundational upgrade that instantly improves control, repeatability, […]