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We use CCI WR-14 and CCI hardener X. Expose, washout image, blot dry and then apply the hardener while the emulsion is still wet. Let air dry tape off and go to press no post exposure. The way I understand it is by applying the hardener to a wet/damp screen. The emulsion absorbs the hardener like a sponge and allows it to penetrate vs. standing on top and evaporating off an already dry screen. Mark, I think mentions this in the videos posted by Homer, but they lock there screens with hardener. They reclaim with a razor blade, cut the mesh out and re stretch with new mesh.
watch this 6 part series on M&R's youtube channel if interested, Mark speaks about applying the hardener after exposure while the screen is still wet....Part 4 of 6 - Waterbased PVC-Free Alternatives - Inks/Ink Prep
Thanks for the great feedback. Very much appreciated.Looks like screen hardener is an elusive animal.My local supplier says no, and so do the other eight places I've called.On the off chance that anyone here knows of an easy coast supplier of a non -permanent screen hardener, please share the vendor.I can order thru my local vendor in order to get Murakami specific product, but I was hoping to have something in hand next week.California is a long ship..Thanks. John
Quote from: Homer on February 21, 2014, 11:40:51 AMwatch this 6 part series on M&R's youtube channel if interested, Mark speaks about applying the hardener after exposure while the screen is still wet....Part 4 of 6 - Waterbased PVC-Free Alternatives - Inks/Ink PrepI have a great story on this guy. Lot of theatre. If you watch a few times you realize you're learning nothing