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wcturnarounds · October 6th, 2009

This is my first question so hang with me.

Im brand new at this and somewhat know what i'm doing but i wasn't sure if i should use a 110 or a 156 mesh with an orange ink. Didn't want to mess up a bunch of shirts, you understand.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Rexx · October 6th, 2009

You can use both if you want lol. it depends on you artwork which screen you will use. mesh count doesnt affect color
hope it helps

Celtic · October 6th, 2009

why not post a pic of what you're wanting to print and that will determine the best mesh to go with.........

wcturnarounds · October 7th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Celtic


	why not post a pic of what you're wanting to print and that will determine the best mesh to go with.........

My apologies for not replying quickly. Internet down at house. Ill post the artwork later today.
But so i'm clear, the more detail in the artwork, the higherr mesh count? And then it also depends on type of ink as well, like those with glitter, etc., uses a far lower mesh count.

Sorry for the beginner questions, but i'm starting from scratch. Thanks

wcturnarounds · October 7th, 2009

OK here is the artwork
The art is 11'' x 11''

Tj Ryonet Tech · October 7th, 2009

I would use a 156 mesh to maintain more of the detail in the print. The more detail you have the higher up in the mesh count you will want to go.

aldenski · October 7th, 2009

the 156 mesh will hold more detail, plus it will lay down less ink. Thats good because it will feel softer, adn it will save you ink=money.

wcturnarounds · October 7th, 2009

Thanks so much everyone. This was very helpful for a novice such as myself. Thanks again

muneca · October 9th, 2009

Hello & welcome to the site!

squeegee · October 14th, 2009

question, what color are the shirts and what kind of ink are you using??

assuming light or white shirts and plastisol ink then:

156 is fine, but may give you unwanted fibrillation if you are using plastisol. yes higher mesh counts reproduce more detail, however if you print too little ink on light or white colored garments (i.e. higher mesh counts) then you risk a quality control often overlooked by many. a safer choice in my opinion based on your artwork and assuming you have a high quality positive and exposure system and emulsion would be a 125-140 mesh, more ink, less probability of fibrillation. a rougher hand yes, but in the scheme of things plastisol never gives a good soft hand without the risk of fibrillation.

wash testing your shirts will tell you what you need to know, then document the results. find what works for you and then stick to it.

good luck!

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