Screen Filler or Blockout is less expensive than direct emulsion or capillary film and dries faster. Use it to block areas of the screen that are not part of the image area that didn't get coated. It resists all ink systems except water based ink. When it comes time to reclaim or decoat the stencil, the screen filler dissolves easily with water and rinses down the drain. Self life up to two years if stored away from strong UV light, and temperature extremes and remember to put the cap back on.
Blue Screen Filler No. 60
Tech Data Sheet
Tech
Data Sheet- Spanish
A water-soluble screen filler with drying characteristics similar to Indirect Films.
Can be used full strength for touch-ups or thinned with water if desired. Can be used in unventilated rooms since it contains no organic solvents. Recommended for use on all mesh, with all stencil systems. Use only with non-aqueous inks.
PRODUCT DATA
Color: Blue
VOCs: none
Storage at room temperature 68-75°F (20 - 25ºC) :
2 years in original container
Air dries, so keep the cap on.
Disposal: Blue Screen Filler No. 60 is biodegradable and can be emptied down drains safely.
Flash point: not applicable - no solvents
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AVAILABILITY
- Q60 1 quart (0.946 liters) 12 per case
- G60 1 gallon (3.785 liters) 4 per case
- 5G60 5 gallons (18.927 liters)
- 50G60 50 gallons (189.25 liters)
Green
Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10
A heavy, non-flammable, water-soluble screen filler with drying characteristics similar to Indirect Films.
The high viscosity of Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10 affords easier handling, and generally assures effective coverage in a single coating. Especially useful with coarse mesh. Can be used for touchups when thinned with cold water. Can be used in unventilated rooms since it contains no organic solents. Recommended for use on all mesh, with all stencil systems. Use only with non-aqueous inks.
PRODUCT DATA
Color: Green
VOCs: none
Storage at room temperature 68-75°F (20 - 25ºC) :
2 years in original container
Air dries, so keep the cap on.
Disposal: Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10 is biodegradable and can be emptied down drains safely.
Flash point: not applicable - no solvents
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AVAILABILITY
- 1 quart (0.946 liters) 12 per case
- 1 gallon (3.785 liters) 4 per case
- 5 gallons (18.927 liters)
- 50 gallons (189.25 liters)
Instructions
for All Screen Fillers
- Before printing, completely air dry screen filler the same way you would dry your stencil.
- Use Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10 for easier handling, for coverage with a single coating or with coarse mesh.
- For direct emulsion and CDF Direct-Film stencils: Pour a small amount onto the border area of the fully processed and dried stencil on the printing side of the screen. Scrape it evenly into the mesh, using a piece of cardboard or plastic. Apply a second, "reinforcing" coat to the squeegee side of the screen, if necessary.
- For Indirect System stencils: For best register and a strong "knit" between stencil and screen filler, apply the screen filler, as above, when the screen mesh is dry, but before the indirect film is completely dry. Apply the screen filler to the printing side of the screen, going over the edges of the backing sheet.
- For touchups: Use full strength or thin with tap water and touch up as needed with either end of an artist's brush.
- To remove: After ink removal, but before stencil removal, dissolve with water.
- Air dries, so keep the cap on.