equipment$15–30used in 1 side quest

UV exposure lamp (150 watt)

High-wattage UV bulb in work lamp housing that cures screen printing emulsion. Gives consistent exposure in 10-20 minutes regardless of weather, unlike unreliable sunlight.

What to look for

  1. 1150-watt minimum output for 18x24 inch screens
  2. 2Clamp or stand mount to position 12-18 inches from screen
  3. 3UVA spectrum bulb specifically (not just any UV)
  4. 4Reflector housing to concentrate UV on the screen

Skip

  • Low-wattage bulbs under 100W that require 45+ minute exposures
  • Bulbs marketed only for reptiles without UV spectrum specs

Used for: Curing photo emulsion on screens · Indoor screen printing setup · Consistent exposure regardless of weather · Burning detailed stencils into mesh

Side quests that use it

Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.

Screen Print Your Own Band Posters
Creative Arts

Screen Print Your Own Band Posters

Turn your kitchen table into a print shop and make posters that look like they cost $40 at the merch table.