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Thin Thread Mesh Explained | Deep Dive With Colin
Welcome back to another Deep Dive with Colin! Today we're getting the lowdown on thin-thread mesh. This type of mesh has the potential to increase your print quality, but it also requires special care and attention. Colin dives into why it’s so useful and how to handle it in your shop.
Screen Tension | Deep Dive with Colin
Welcome Back to Another Deep Dive with Colin! One of the most common questions we hear from both new and experienced screen printers revolves around screen tension. Specifically, when is the tension too low? At what point should you retire a screen from your inventory? Whether you need to toss it, send it out for a re-stretch, or just buy a new one, the answer isn't as simple as throwing it out when it hits a certain number on the tension meter.
Use Scrap Wood to Create a DIY Emulsion Coating Stand in 5 Steps
Coating a screen is important to create the perfect base layer for a great print. Accomplishing this task can be done in a couple of different ways. You can coat screens by supporting the screen on the floor or creating a coating stand. Want to create a DIY coating stand? Here’s how to get it done.
How to Choose the Right Mesh Count for the Job
When you look at all the different mesh counts of screens, do you feel overwhelmed? How do you know which mesh count to choose? They range as low as 38 to as high as 400! There’s gotta be a reason for it all, right? There is a reason. Mesh count matters a lot. Each serves a different purpose. Let’s look at the factors that determine which mesh count you’ll need to get the best final look.Â
Mesh Count and You
Different mesh counts are used for different applications in the screen printing process. What is mesh count? Well, mesh count is a measure of how many threads of polyester (used to be silk, centuries ago, hence ‘silkscreening’) cross each other per square inch of the screen. For example, a 110 mesh screen would have 110 threads crossing per square inch. The higher the mesh count, the finer the holes are in the screen.Â
