It is also worth noting that the finer the mesh, the more fragile it becomes, and also more expensive! (The ‘t’ after the number is a UK measurement, so be aware that American mesh count is different, if ordering online) The most commonly used screens at LCC, and the screen I am using at home.ġ20t – for very fine detail and fine halftone dots, on paper. A good option for home printing, as it gives you flexibility across different surfaces / inks.ĩ0t – for fine detail, printing onto paper, card and other hard surfaces such as acrylic and metal. At LCC it is often used for printing on to bookcloth and veneer for skateboards. At LCC we use 43t and also 55t, which is a bit finer.ħ7t – the ‘in between’ screen, can be used for printing finer detail on to smooth textiles, or on to heavy paper and card stock. There are lots of mesh counts to choose from but the mostĤ3t – for printing on to textiles, using flock or foil adhesive, or using alternative inks such as conductive, thermochromic and glow in the dark. This is good for paper so that there is less tendency for it to cockle as it dries. The smaller openings in the higher mesh count let less ink through, so that only a thin film of ink sits on the printed surface. This is beneficial when printing onto absorbent surfaces such as t-shirts and tote bags, or when using a thicker substance such as flock adhesive. The wider openings in the lower mesh count allow more ink to be pushed through the screen. This diagram shows the difference in mesh counts: The finer the mesh, the more detail you can.The higher the number, the finer the mesh.We talk about mesh in terms of mesh count: this is the number of threads per centimeter.įor example, a 120t mesh has 120 threads in each direction, per centimeter, meaning it is very fine.Ī 43t mesh only has 43 threads per centimeter, meaning it isĬoarser and therefore the weave is more open. Can only be re-stretched professionally.Can be re-stretched many times without warping.Stretched professionally ensures an evenly stretched weave, even with fine mesh.Re-stretching by hand can be difficult to do, especially with fine mesh.Can be re-stretched by hand, particularly for.The first choice you will need to make is the screen itself These are all factors in finding the right screen to suit Screenprinting at home, or in a personal studio, takes a bit of investment so it’s good to do some research, seek advice and make sure you’re spending your hard earned pounds on the right equipment for your requirements.īuying a screen can be confusing, as there are lots of options to choose from, and lots of opinions about what is best! The right choice for you may not be the same as for somebody else, so think carefully about what you hope to achieve with your printing. 90t yellow mesh screen, painted ready for monoprinting
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