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Sunday, October 17, 2010

SCREEN CLEANING DAY

I have had issues with my screens not coming clean during wash-out.   Today I decided to hook up my pressure washer and really blast them. The pressure washer REALLY makes a difference.  The first couple screens came clean.  One screen still has a little ghost image but not bad.  Now I am working on my older screens that really look bad.  I am hoping them come clean as well.  I may need to have a few of them re-meshed or I may just buy new screens.   It will cost $13 to have one re-screened.  I need to add in the shipping cost too.  It is free shipping back to me but I have to get the screens to Arkansas.  It may just be cheaper to buy new ones.

Actually, a better investment would probably be the Newman Roller Screens.  With the Newman screens I can put new screen on them whenever its needed.  I will also be able to get better tension on the Newman screens.  Even though I have not used my screens very much, I am sure the tension is very low, which does affect the final print.  Once I get my website up and start actually selling my shirts, I will be purchasing the Newman screens.  Having the best equipment definitely makes a difference.

More screens to clean!!

Jeanette

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