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"Place a screen
Capillary films are best applied
(squeegee side up)
with the misting method. Place
the film (emulsion up) on a hard
onto the film, lightly
flat surface. (Fig. 7)
mist the mesh with a
Place a screen (squeegee side up)
spray gun until the
onto the film, lightly mist the mesh
with a spray gun until the screen
screen starts to draw
starts to draw up the capillary film
up the capillary film
into the fabric. (Fig. 8)
into the fabric"
Direct/indirect film products are
two-part film and emulsion

combinations. Films assure low Rz
numbers and high detail print
quality. Direct emulsions produce
high stencil durability.
Direct/indirect film systems
combine the best features of
direct emulsion and film products,
creating a strong, high-definition

stencil that will make longer runs
possible with direct emulsion.

Fig. 25 The misting method Fig. 26 Misting the mesh with a spray gun

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