I have to say I was really excited to come to Dharma Trading and purchase my Yudu machine...I couldn't wait to get home and open it...I was a little leary at first wondering why they were selling their machines so cheap and on my receipt it didn't say whet the $199.00 purchase was but they took care of me assuring me that if anything was wrongh I could return it...I was praying nothing was wrong with it...
Well I opened it and inspected it and it seemed ok...So I was satisfied...I started playing around with it practicing with the emulsion (messed up a cpl times but its ok trial and error) and on to actually printing on my shirts..messed up a cpl times but again trial and error...Now i'm an expert! lol! I Love this machine! My shirts look great!! I recomend it to any one who wants to learn screen printing or is already doing it...the supplies are a little pricey but you can shop around...the prices at Dharma are pretty good :)
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 28 07:43:08 2009
I have been enjoying this machine, few first time mistakes... 1.Once you lay emulsion down on wet screen, don't try to pull off and reapply. 2.emulsion must be COMPLETELY dry before burning image. These are mistakes that cost me $20 in materials..
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Reviewed: Wed Jun 10 22:27:45 2009
My friend has one of these - A Very Cool machine! Much faster and easier than the old-school photo emulsion, exposure, washing method. Even detailed designs come out looking great. I've seen a few examples that amazed me. If I knew a few Photoshop tricks, I could make a hundred cool shirts!
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Reviewed: Thu Feb 25 18:13:59 2010
This machine works like they say. However, in all the tutorials and videos I have looked at it no one ruins emulsion sheets, burns and image crooked or prints a pocket image in the middle of the chest like I have...multiple times. If I was on a limited budget I would have been in despair and given up. I really wish there was some real help with lining up the image before burning so that it prints in the correct place. Four of my emulsion screens were wasted by the fact that I could not use the platen to put the image where I wanted it. Or letters were at an angle because I didn't burn it right or the t-shirt although it looked straight was not. I wasted 4 emulsion sheets as well by not getting enough water or too much and the emulsion running off the sheet. I am waiting for liquid emulsion to see if that is cheaper to waste while I learn. Someone, please give some more detailed lessons.
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Reviewed: Mon Sep 21 11:08:07 2009
I am very happy with my Yudu. The capability of detail in the screens is very good. It will take a few tries to get the hang of getting the emulsion onto the screens properly, but I wouldn't say it was too hard. I would say that they underestimate their stated drying times. It took 45 minutes to an hour for my screens to dry, but I do live in a humid climate. I found that it took just about the same amount of time to dry whether I was using their drying racks and the internal fan, or just placing the screen under the breeze of a ceiling fan. Anyway, creating the screen is just the first step in the printing process, and I didn't find the time it took me to make one to be too excessive. I love all the features of the yudu, and I love that it takes up so little space compared to all the conventional screen printing equipment that it replaces. If you are running a large operation, the Yudu might not be sufficient, but for most artists it's an economical alternative.
This machine works like they say. However, in all the tutorials and videos I have looked at it no one ruins emulsion sheets, burns and image crooked or prints a pocket image in the middle of the chest like I have...multiple times. If I was on a limited budget I would have been in despair and given up. I really wish there was some real help with lining up the image before burning so that it prints in the correct place. Four of my emulsion screens were wasted by the fact that I could not use the platen to put the image where I wanted it. Or letters were at an angle because I didn't burn it right or the t-shirt although it looked straight was not. I wasted 4 emulsion sheets as well by not getting enough water or too much and the emulsion running off the sheet. I am waiting for liquid emulsion to see if that is cheaper to waste while I learn. Someone, please give some more detailed lessons.
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Reviewed: Wed Oct 21 22:30:03 2009
Though it said on the description that there would be two inkjet transparencies, I only received one. Other than initial issues with getting the emulsion to attach right, it is a great machine.
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Reviewed: Fri Oct 2 10:54:58 2009
I have not been able to use it the way I want to because of the gooey emulsion.
The dvd that is sent with the machine is awful. The young lady does a wonderful job but the guy has got to go. He may be funny in his family but he was disturbing to me
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Reviewed: Mon Sep 21 11:08:07 2009
I am very happy with my Yudu. The capability of detail in the screens is very good. It will take a few tries to get the hang of getting the emulsion onto the screens properly, but I wouldn't say it was too hard. I would say that they underestimate their stated drying times. It took 45 minutes to an hour for my screens to dry, but I do live in a humid climate. I found that it took just about the same amount of time to dry whether I was using their drying racks and the internal fan, or just placing the screen under the breeze of a ceiling fan. Anyway, creating the screen is just the first step in the printing process, and I didn't find the time it took me to make one to be too excessive. I love all the features of the yudu, and I love that it takes up so little space compared to all the conventional screen printing equipment that it replaces. If you are running a large operation, the Yudu might not be sufficient, but for most artists it's an economical alternative.
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Reviewed: Fri Sep 18 16:24:25 2009
I am very happy with my Yudu. The capability of detail in the screens is very good. It will take a few tries to get the hang of getting the emulsion onto the screens properly, but I wouldn't say it was too hard. I would say that they underestimate their stated drying times. It took 45 minutes to an hour for my screens to dry, but I do live in a humid climate. I found that it took just about the same amount of time to dry whether I was using their drying racks and the internal fan, or just placing the screen under the breeze of a ceiling fan. Anyway, creating the screen is just the first step in the printing process, and I didn't find the time it took me to make one to be too excessive. I love all the features of the yudu, and I love that it takes up so little space compared to all the conventional screen printing equipment that it replaces. If you are running a large operation, the Yudu might not be sufficient, but for most artists it's an economical alternative. Check out amazon for some of the supplies- they are offering a 4 for 3 promo right now.
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Reviewed: Mon Sep 14 13:28:12 2009
A great starting point for screen printing on tee-shirts and paper.
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Reviewed: Fri Sep 4 18:42:30 2009
I have done screenprinting in the past using PhotoEZ and the Yudu is much more reliable and consistent. Getting the emulsion on the screen requires a bit of trial and error. The screen must be quite wet but not soaking. The directions say it will take 15-20 minutes to dry. It actually took about 2.5 to 3 hours to totally dry. The plastic sheet comes off the emulsion very easily if it is totally dry. If it is not completely dry the emulsion tears and leaves a hole ink can get through. Once I got the emulsion on the screen the rest was a breeze. Quality of print is great, crisp and clear. I can forsee lots of fun projects!
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Reviewed: Thu Aug 20 08:20:40 2009
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Reviewed: Tue Jun 16 20:48:25 2009
I have to say I was really excited to come to Dharma Trading and purchase my Yudu machine...I couldn't wait to get home and open it...I was a little leary at first wondering why they were selling their machines so cheap and on my receipt it didn't say whet the $199.00 purchase was but they took care of me assuring me that if anything was wrongh I could return it...I was praying nothing was wrong with it...
Well I opened it and inspected it and it seemed ok...So I was satisfied...I started playing around with it practicing with the emulsion (messed up a cpl times but its ok trial and error) and on to actually printing on my shirts..messed up a cpl times but again trial and error...Now i'm an expert! lol! I Love this machine! My shirts look great!! I recomend it to any one who wants to learn screen printing or is already doing it...the supplies are a little pricey but you can shop around...the prices at Dharma are pretty good :)
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Reviewed: Sun Jun 28 07:43:08 2009
I have been enjoying this machine, few first time mistakes... 1.Once you lay emulsion down on wet screen, don't try to pull off and reapply. 2.emulsion must be COMPLETELY dry before burning image. These are mistakes that cost me $20 in materials..
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Reviewed: Wed Jun 10 22:27:45 2009
My friend has one of these - A Very Cool machine! Much faster and easier than the old-school photo emulsion, exposure, washing method. Even detailed designs come out looking great. I've seen a few examples that amazed me. If I knew a few Photoshop tricks, I could make a hundred cool shirts!
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Reviewed: Thu Feb 25 18:13:59 2010
This machine works like they say. However, in all the tutorials and videos I have looked at it no one ruins emulsion sheets, burns and image crooked or prints a pocket image in the middle of the chest like I have...multiple times. If I was on a limited budget I would have been in despair and given up. I really wish there was some real help with lining up the image before burning so that it prints in the correct place. Four of my emulsion screens were wasted by the fact that I could not use the platen to put the image where I wanted it. Or letters were at an angle because I didn't burn it right or the t-shirt although it looked straight was not. I wasted 4 emulsion sheets as well by not getting enough water or too much and the emulsion running off the sheet. I am waiting for liquid emulsion to see if that is cheaper to waste while I learn. Someone, please give some more detailed lessons.
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Reviewed: Mon Sep 21 11:08:07 2009
I am very happy with my Yudu. The capability of detail in the screens is very good. It will take a few tries to get the hang of getting the emulsion onto the screens properly, but I wouldn't say it was too hard. I would say that they underestimate their stated drying times. It took 45 minutes to an hour for my screens to dry, but I do live in a humid climate. I found that it took just about the same amount of time to dry whether I was using their drying racks and the internal fan, or just placing the screen under the breeze of a ceiling fan. Anyway, creating the screen is just the first step in the printing process, and I didn't find the time it took me to make one to be too excessive. I love all the features of the yudu, and I love that it takes up so little space compared to all the conventional screen printing equipment that it replaces. If you are running a large operation, the Yudu might not be sufficient, but for most artists it's an economical alternative.
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Reviewed: Fri Sep 4 18:42:30 2009
I have done screenprinting in the past using PhotoEZ and the Yudu is much more reliable and consistent. Getting the emulsion on the screen requires a bit of trial and error. The screen must be quite wet but not soaking. The directions say it will take 15-20 minutes to dry. It actually took about 2.5 to 3 hours to totally dry. The plastic sheet comes off the emulsion very easily if it is totally dry. If it is not completely dry the emulsion tears and leaves a hole ink can get through. Once I got the emulsion on the screen the rest was a breeze. Quality of print is great, crisp and clear. I can forsee lots of fun projects!
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Reviewed: Thu Aug 20 00:19:24 2009
superb quality, nice machine. Good to work with
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Reviewed: Sat Jul 25 07:18:34 2009
as an an avid printmaker, i was surprised and impressed with this little machine and it's capabilities. it prints like a dream!
though it came with everything but emulsion remover. and i'll admit some of the products are a bit expensive, but worth it if you love to silk screen.
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Reviewed: Sat Jun 27 13:14:34 2009
I've really like my Yudu. I had never done any screen printing before using it
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Reviewed: Thu Jun 11 09:15:35 2009
This thing is awesome! Best all in one tool for screenprinting
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Reviewed: Mon Jun 8 03:01:06 2009
The drying process is time consuming (over an hour).
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Reviewed: Fri Oct 2 10:54:58 2009
I have not been able to use it the way I want to because of the gooey emulsion.
The dvd that is sent with the machine is awful. The young lady does a wonderful job but the guy has got to go. He may be funny in his family but he was disturbing to me
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Reviewed: Thu Aug 20 08:20:40 2009
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Reviewed: Wed Oct 21 22:30:03 2009
Though it said on the description that there would be two inkjet transparencies, I only received one. Other than initial issues with getting the emulsion to attach right, it is a great machine.
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Reviewed: Fri Sep 18 16:24:25 2009
I am very happy with my Yudu. The capability of detail in the screens is very good. It will take a few tries to get the hang of getting the emulsion onto the screens properly, but I wouldn't say it was too hard. I would say that they underestimate their stated drying times. It took 45 minutes to an hour for my screens to dry, but I do live in a humid climate. I found that it took just about the same amount of time to dry whether I was using their drying racks and the internal fan, or just placing the screen under the breeze of a ceiling fan. Anyway, creating the screen is just the first step in the printing process, and I didn't find the time it took me to make one to be too excessive. I love all the features of the yudu, and I love that it takes up so little space compared to all the conventional screen printing equipment that it replaces. If you are running a large operation, the Yudu might not be sufficient, but for most artists it's an economical alternative. Check out amazon for some of the supplies- they are offering a 4 for 3 promo right now.
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Reviewed: Mon Sep 14 13:28:12 2009
A great starting point for screen printing on tee-shirts and paper.
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