Yudu Personal Screen Printer
by Provo Craft & Novelty
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Category: Art and Craft Supply
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Provo Craft & NoveltyBrand: Provo Craft & Novelty/ yudu
Edition: Kitchen
Model: 62-5000
Publisher: Provo Craft & Novelty
Studio: Provo Craft & Novelty
Music Label: Provo Craft & Novelty
Product features:
- Personal silk-screening system for apparel, home décor, and more; ideal for use on cotton and poly-cotton blends
- Includes printing machine, mesh screen, emulsion sheet, squeegee, adult t-shirt platen, platen adhesive sheet, blank ink-jet transparency, and 2-ounce bottle of black ink
- Easy-to-use control panel operates printer's light, exposure, and fan operations; requires access to computer and ink-jet printer
- With instructional DVD and user manual included; unplug printer before wiping clean with damp rag, or when not in use
- Measures 32 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 11 inches high; limited manufacturer warranty
- Yudu Registration Panels, 2 Pack
- Yudu 110 Mesh Screen
- Yudu Emulsion Sheets, 2 Pack
- Yudu 3 Pack Ink, Muted
- Yudu 8-1/2-Inch-by-11-Inch Blank Transparencies, 5 Pack
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Yudu Personal Screen Printer
Customer Review: Now, I can say that I do Yudu
Summary: 5 Stars
I have never silk screened and I had never seen it done. Frankly, I did't know what it was until I watched some [...] videos.
After watching the use of professional and amateur machines, I decided to give the Yudu a try.
I have never watched the DVD that came with the Yudu machine. I watched and re-watched the videos on Youtube and successfully completed my first project with only one hiccups.
My first project -- a canvas totebag came out great. I would only change two things -- not overwetting the screen and using emulsion. Hopefully the die-hard silk screeners aren't cringing at that.
The Yudu emulsion sheet is probably the easiest and fastest way to apply emulsion to the screens and even if you over or under wet it, it takes time to correct your mistake but overall, the process is fairly forgiving. My issue is that the emulsion sheets are ridiculouly expensive. If I had to buy emulsion sheets everytime I wanted to try a new design (and you would) I probably wouldnt' use the device. But, thank goodness for creative people! There's a video on youtube that demonstrates the use of cheap vinyl rather than emulsion. I'll be trying that next.
The Yudu Emulsion is measured and square and it starts off dry (which is good). You just add a little moisture to the screen with a squirt bottle (the finer the mist the better) or a wet paper towel. But darn! If you add too much water to that screen/emulsion, you will be waiting quite a while for the emulsion to dry!! I had to wait not 8 minutes but 40 minutes! In the grand scheme of crafty-things, 40 minutes is not that long -- unless you're feining to try out your new toy! :)
The Yudu setup is fun, easy and fairly forgiving. Just be patient with your first efforts and before you try anything with the Yudu, study silk screening technique via videos on the internet.
Do you have to buy the Yudu to silk screen? Of course not. There are videos on the internet that show you how to silk screen with pressure hoops and things of that nature. Those things cost less than $2 each. Does the Yudu give a novice everything you need to start in a single package? Yep. The Yudu, takes up relatively little space when stored because almost everything can rest inside or on top of the device when not in use. I put my paints and squeegees in a small plastic bin and they rest on top of the machine. So when I get ready to silk screen, everything is in one place.
Oh and since "cute is important" -- fact of the matter is, is tha the Yudu is "cute". Like so many other Provocraft crafty tools, the whole get-up is color coordinated and easy to keep clean.
Also, it appears that they will be releasing some additional accessories -- smaller Planens for pant legs etc., and a messenger styled bag to keep small things in (squeegee, paint etc).
The price is right on Amazon since my local craft stores won't permit use of their 40% and 50% off coupons on high-ticket items like the Yudu. Some stores will however let you use them (for now) for peripherals (extra screens, paint, squeegee etc.)
Happy Crafting!
Description of Yudu Personal Screen Printer
The Yudu screen-printing system is the easiest, cleanest way to let everyone know who you are?and how you see the world. Don?t settle for what everyone else is wearing or spend hours futilely trying to find a t-shirt that expresses the real you. With access to a computer and an ink-jet printer, you?ll be able to create and print your own designs not only for t-shirts or other apparel, but also for home décor, art prints, posters, cards, schoolwork, and much more. With this revolutionary personal screen printer, you can let your voice be heard today, no matter where you are or what you?re doing. Unsilence yourself today with the Yudu Personal Screen Printer. Includes printing machine, mesh screen, emulsion sheet, squeegee, adult t-shirt platen, platen adhesive sheet, blank ink-jet transparency, and 2-ounce bottle of black ink. Features easy-to-use control panel that operates printer's light, exposure, and fan operations. Kit provides instructional DVD and user manual. Ideal for use on cotton and poly-cotton blends. Unplug printer before wiping clean with damp rag, or when not in use. Measures 32 inches wide by 21 inches deep by 11 inches high.Kitchen and Housewares
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