Use Scrap Wood to Create a DIY Emulsion Coating Stand in 5 Steps  | Screenprinting.com

Use Scrap Wood to Create a DIY Emulsion Coating Stand in 5 Steps

Jacelyn Wedman
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  | Screenprinting.com

How to Choose the Right Mesh Count for the Job

Jacelyn Wedman
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. 
A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion  | Screenprinting.com

A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion

Jacelyn Wedman
So you’ve just gotten your hands on Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion. It’s perfect for printers who are just starting out, or for those who don’t have a perfect darkroom yet. Now that you have it, how should you use it? How do you get the best out of the emulsion? Screen printing expert Colin Huggins shows you how to mix the diazo into the emulsion, how to coat screens, how to expose, and more.
Buying New vs. Used Screen Printing Equipment  | Screenprinting.com

Buying New vs. Used Screen Printing Equipment

Jacelyn Wedman
So you’re thinking about buying some screen printing equipment. Where should you buy it from? Should you buy brand-new products, or find used equipment from other printers? Printing experts Colin Huggins and Darryl Sapp discuss the benefits and drawbacks of buying new and used screen printing equipment for your shop.
Best Practices for Cleaning Ink Off Screens  | Screenprinting.com

Best Practices for Cleaning Ink Off Screens

Jacelyn Wedman
Screen cleanup: satisfying when done right, frustrating when hiccups happen. It’s a simple process, but there are nuances to properly cleaning your screens that will keep them cleaner and make them last longer. Colin Huggins is an expert at screen cleanup, and offers a few tips on the process.
Mesh Count and You  | Screenprinting.com

Mesh Count and You

Sage Larson

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.