18x20" is the inside dimension of the
most popular frame sold by Newman. The piece of mesh is actually
larger, i.e. 24" x 28", so there will be mesh to grip when inserting in
the frame. Larger frames like 23"x31" O.D. require mesh 28" x 34". Mesh is never cut. We tear mesh so the mesh tears along a
thread line. You will receive a panel that is square so you can
accurately align the edge of the mesh to the edge of the frame. The
threads of the mesh must be parallel to the sides of the screen in order
to develop maximum tension, and to avoid the risk of splitting the
mesh. Buying mesh by the panel saves you time without paying a price
penalty to have us prepare the mesh for you. White mesh refracts light
and emulsion exposes faster than dyed mesh. Dyed mesh cost more than
mesh not dyed. Mesh counts 60-180 are offered as white mesh, because
the increased resolution possible with dyed mesh would not be
noticeable. Mesh counts 180-355 are dyed, because typically fine details are being exposed and maximum resolution of images is required. |
