Screen Printing 101: How to Coat a Screen with Emulsion Like a Pro

🖼️ SCREEN COATING TUTORIAL Getting a perfect print starts in the darkroom! In this tutorial, the Screen Print World team shows you the essential technique for coating a screen with emulsion using a professional scoop coater. Many beginners struggle with uneven emulsion, drips, or "sawtooth" edges on their prints—all of which can be traced back to poor coating technique. We demonstrate how to hold your scoop coater at the correct angle, how to apply consistent pressure, and why the order in which you coat the sides of the screen matters. Mastering this skill is the secret to achieving sharp fine lines and consistent ink deposits on every garment you print. What you'll learn in this video: ✅ The Scoop Coater Setup: Choosing the sharp vs. rounded edge. ✅ The Coating Motion: Achieving a smooth, "beaded" edge of emulsion. ✅ The "2-and-1" Method: Why we coat the print side and then the squeegee side. ✅ Drying Tips: How to store your screens to ensure the emulsion settles correctly. 🛒 Shop our Darkroom Essentials: https://screenprintworld.co.uk/produc... #ScreenPrinting #Darkroom #ScreenPrep #Emulsion #ScoopCoater #ScreenPrintWorld #PrintShopLife #LearnToPrint #TShirtPrinting #ScreenPrintingTutorial