No Darkroom, No Chemicals: Make a Screen in 90 Seconds

If you’ve tried traditional screen making, you know the usual pain: coating emulsion, drying, exposing, washing out, and cleaning up the mess. It works—but it’s slow, space-hungry, and not friendly for classrooms or small studios.

That’s exactly why more creators are switching to a dry digital screen making workflow—no darkroom, no chemicals, and no wastewater. On 4XTRON, the core idea is simple: turn artwork into a ready-to-print screen fast—often in about 90 seconds for an A4 stencil. 

Make an A4 stencil in ~90 seconds
• No darkroom, no chemicals, no emulsion washout
• Best for small studios, schools & workshops

1) What “chemical-free screen making” really means

Traditional screen making depends on photo-sensitive emulsion and washout. A dry digital process removes those steps, so you don’t need:

a darkroom

emulsion coating and drying space

washout booth or wastewater handling

For workshops, schools, and home studios, this is a big deal—less setup, less cleanup, and fewer safety concerns. 

2) The fast 4-step workflow (from file to stencil)

A typical workflow looks like this:

Prepare your design on a Windows PC and send it like a print job

Stretch the specialized mesh frame quickly

Create the stencil digitally (dry plate making)

Mount the screen and start printing on tees, tote bags, posters, and more 

If you’re teaching a class or running a pop-up workshop, speed matters. Being able to go from idea → printable stencil in minutes changes what’s possible in a single session. 

3) Who benefits most from a digital screen maker?

This setup is especially useful for:

Small studios with limited space

Schools and education programs that need a cleaner workflow

DIY creators who want consistent results without complicated equipment 

And if you run mobile workshops, a lightweight setup matters. The PS5 series is positioned as portable for workshops and small spaces. 

4) What to check before you buy

Before choosing any screen making system, make sure you’re clear on:

your printing size needs (A4 vs larger)

your workflow (home studio / school / small shop)

support and policies (warranty + returns)

4xtron ps5 FAQ

return policy

Warranty Policy

4XTRON provides a contact channel plus warranty and return policy pages—always review these before purchase. 

Ready to try a cleaner, faster screen making workflow?

If your goal is to start printing without the traditional darkroom setup, check out the 4XTRON PS5 A4 digital screen maker and see whether it fits your studio or classroom workflow. 
4XTRON

View 4XTRON PS5 Digital Screen Maker

Read the PS5 Operating Instructions (Step-by-step)

Next: Screen Making Without Emulsion — Step-by-Step

FAQ
Q1: Do I need a darkroom?
No. This workflow is designed to avoid darkroom setup and reduce mess.
Q2: Do I need emulsion and washout?
No. The goal is to simplify screen making with a dry, cleaner process.
Q3: Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes—if you want a faster setup and more repeatable results, this is a good option for first-time users and classrooms.