The ABC On Screen Printing Mesh
by Jim Sullivan
Many people have used ink and screen printing mesh to put images and designs on paper, ceramic, cloth and several other materials. It is a easy to learn as well as low cost means of printing. In addition it can be used by anyone from a beginner to a professional artist or designer.
While the modern version of this method was developed in the 20th century the roots of this technology go back several centuries. The original art was created in Japan and China and was introduced over to the western world in the 18th century. The essential technology is now used in areas such as medical equipment, clothing and circuit board design.
As well as traditional paper and cloth the approach can be used on several different surfaces including item found in water. Water proof ink, metallic and 3D ink are some of the several options that can be used with this approach. The basic approach has even been used in designing integrated circuits for electronic devices.
The mesh used for your works comes in plain weave which is best for details work and twill weave which is best for projects requiring maximum ink saturation. The strings themselves can be various thicknesses and made of steel, silk, nylon and the most popular material polyester thread. Regardless of the final project there is the right size and make of thread for future projects.
One other important point to consider is mesh count which is the amounts of threads that criss cross over each other in a single inch of space. The average mesh count is either 110 threads per inch or 156 threads per inch. The finer the final image the higher the thread count you need with high resolution images going up to the upper 200 to lower 300 threads per inch.
While a polyester 110 count arrangement is a good place to start in the future you probably will need different combinations for your future projects. At the minimum get a 156 count screen and a 300 count if you do detailed work. You may want to replace old wood frames for your mesh with aluminum especially if you plan to increase your amount of daily work.
Along with the above keep your new and old screens maintained. For older screens use a chemical called haze remover that removes residue from the screens so they keep a high quality of printing. When you get a new screen look at using a abrader and degreaser to prime the surface for future work. These chemicals increase the efficiency of future ink applications and prevents minor errors of untreated versions. Using both maintains the efficiency of the threads used in your projects.
From beginner to experienced craftsman the use of screen printing mesh for your needs is a easy to learn and affordable option. With the range of options provided by different inks and weaves many items can be printed for a low cost. From pottery to clothing and many other surfaces this is the means to your design goals no matter what materials you work with.
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