Digital BW, The Print

On 9/23/02 1:35 PM, "Bruce" <smthopr@...> wrote:

> on 9/23/2002 5:38 AM, DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com at
> DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 
>> What Robert suggests: applying with a rod is a nice possibility. Spraying
>> isn't bad either. A wax coater like they used in graphic design in the past
>> may be usable too. Maybe my old Copyproof machine gets a new life.
>> I've checked the First method on the web again. They call it ColorLock
>> nowaday. Still very nice. See for example:
>> http://www.enduragloss.com/Merchant/Media/media_first.htm
> 
> has anyone tried using a silk screen squeegee, but without the screen?
> 
> -Bruce
> 
Doesn't work.  Screens produce enormous shear resulting in a major foaming
problem with thin liquids.  You have to use a thick body product or a lot of
antifoam to get rid of the foam...this requires formulating the likely
polymers for a method of application much different than what they were made
for...or risking the poor film qualities of polymers dosed with anti-foam.

Screens are also a big mess conpared to a properly set up rod coating
station.

Robert