Please can someone just give me a difinitive answer about this product if its a good product or a bad product and what is the best way to use it

This is definitely good emulsion. I'm assuming some of the negative reviews may be due to wrong exposure times. I personally use the aun to expose the emulsion. On a regular sunny day, 45-50 seconds works for me. I can't comment on the exposure time with artifical light but it's definitely much longer.

Can I expose this with sunlight and use this with waterbased ink? I just bought a pint and don't want to send it back.

Yes you can expose it to sunlight less than 30 seconds. Very important to have it covered in between the exposure time. Its also recommended to have a flat black board underneath the screen , to prevent any light reflections. A flat black poster board will work great. It can be used with water based inks after the screen is fully dried. When you're done printing wash of the ink don't let dry overnight , i will harder to wash off.

Why does the description say presensitized and ready for use, then say to add sensitizer?

This emulsion is Pre-Sensitized and ready for use for Plastisol, UV, & Solvent-Based Ink. It will also work for short run water based inks. However, if you are printing high Quantities using water based inks you can add Diazo or use an emulsion Hardener to accomplish that.

If using water based ink, how long would the emulsion last without adding diazo? What is considered a "long run"?

Without adding diazo or hardener you can get around +/- 200 prints depending on your design. If you mainly print Water-Based inks we recommend a Dual Cure Emulsion like Ecotex WR-Blue.

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- AP Blue Pre-Sensitized Photo Emulsion - Silk Screen Emulsion, 1 Gl

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Brand
Ecotex
Color
Blue
Finish Type
Silk
Item Volume
128 Fluid
Paint Type
Watercolor
Size
128 Fl Oz of

⏳12+ month shelf life

🔵Pre-sensitized blue emulsion

🖌️128oz premium volume

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🔵 Elevate your screen printing game with Ecotex® AP Blue — where precision meets effortless creativity!

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME - Perfect for beginners and pros alike, empowering your creative journey with confidence.
READY TO USE CONVENIENCE - Premixed and pre-sensitized for instant application—no mixing, no hassle.
ECONOMICAL LONG LASTING - Extended 12-month shelf life means less waste and more print sessions without compromise.
DURABILITY MEETS PRECISION - Ultra-durable formula designed for professional exposure units ensuring crisp, long-lasting prints.
UNIVERSAL INK COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly works with plastisol and UV inks for versatile printing projects.

Ecotex® AP Blue Screen Printing Emulsion is a premium, pre-sensitized photo emulsion designed for silk screens and fabric printing. Offering a generous 128oz volume, it supports plastisol and UV inks, delivers ultra-durable results with professional exposure units, and boasts a 12-month shelf life for economical, high-quality screen printing.

Specifications

ASIN	B075QL3SV6
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#32,095 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #27 in Screen Printing Accessories
Brand Name	Ecotex
Color	Blue
Color Code	#0000FF
Container Type	Bottle
Coverage	Full
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,053)
Finish Type	Silk
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Waterproof	False
Item Form	Liquid
Item Volume	128 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	10.4 Pounds
Manufacturer	Screen Print Direct
Model Number	ETEX-APBLU
Paint Type	Watercolor
Part Number	ETEX-APBLU
Size	128 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Fast-Drying
Specific Uses For Product	Interior
Surface Recommendation	Fabric
Unit Count	128 Fluid Ounces
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant

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