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Old July 4th, 2007 Jul 4, 2007 9:17:18 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Best paper for screen printing?

Is there anything to consider when looking for a type of paper to screen print on? will most papers accept screen printing ink or does it need to be uncoated or textured. I was looking for 80 - 100lbs stock, 18" x 24" or larger. any help would be much appreciated...
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Default Re: Best paper for screen printing?

I would say uncoated would be best yet you should be fine with any. Just have to worry about bleeding.

What type of inks are you using?

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Default Re: Best paper for screen printing?

Just about anything will do the trick. It'll need sizing so it doesn't bleed, and a decent heft to it so it doesn't buckle. But any quality paper (by which I mean, pretty much anything better than copy paper) should do well. Just be sure to do test prints before embarking on a print run.
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Default Re: Best paper for screen printing?

well, I wouldn't be printing these myself, so im not sure what ink we would be using. But basically we want to make limited prints similar to this -- indiemerchstore.com - Zoom
maybe a two or three color print on some sort of high quality paper that has a clean border like the one in the link.

im thinking having them digitally printed might be the answer, but I REALLY want the screen printed look and feel. It seems more like an "art print" instead of a poster that way.
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