Behind the Mesh with Death Clique Printing Co.
Some printers fall into it.Some inherit it.Some get impatient with their suppliers and think, “How hard can it be?” Jacob Peck, owner of Death Clique Printing Co., is firmly in the third category. What started in 2015 as a university side project — building his own clothing brand — quickly turned into a full-scale print […]
Behind the Mesh with Nemprints
Getting to know Ply owner of Nemprints Behind every print shop is a story that doesn’t show up on Instagram feeds or order forms. Behind the Mesh is about the people who built their businesses from curiosity, late nights, mistakes, wins, and a lot of figuring it out as they went. In this edition, we […]
THROUGH THE MESH: HOW TO PRINT POLAR WHITE (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND)
The essential guide for Australian screenprinters chasing clean, bright, consistent white prints. WHY POLAR WHITE EXPOSES EVERY FLAW IN YOUR TECHNIQUE If there’s one ink that will humble even the most seasoned screenprinter, it’s Polar White. Every shop in Melbourne, across Australia, and honestly across the planet has fought with it: Polar White doesn’t forgive […]
Behind the Mesh with Cherry Studios
Getting to know Chris Benson owner of Cherry Studios. Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Behind the Mesh, where we shine a light on the people shaping Australia’s screen-printing scene. This month we sit down with Chris Benson, owner of Cherry Studios, a shop known for its hustle, clean work, and ability to turn […]
Behind the Mesh with Echuca Printers
Getting to know Nick Lee owner of Echuca Printers Welcome to the November edition of Behind the Mesh — where we jump off the press floor and get to know the printers shaping Australia’s screenprinting scene. This month, we’re heading north to Echuca, home to Nick Lee, owner of Echuca Printers. From offset to screen, […]
Behind the Mesh with Femke Textiles
Getting to know Simone Deckers, creator, printer and owner of Femke Textiles. This month’s Behind the Mesh steps inside the vibrant world of Simone Deckers, the creative force behind Femke Textiles. From seventeen years in nursing to a full pivot into textile design, Simone has carved out a practice that fuses colour, fabric, and hand-printed […]
Behind the Mesh with Zach Merrill
You know you’re talking to a true creative when one of their fun facts involves being a childhood string trap engineer. Meet Zach Merrill—printer, designer, merch mogul, and the creative force behind Action Tees. Known for his oversized, comic-inspired prints that leap off the shirt like a page from a vintage graphic novel, Zach is […]
Still Mixing Inks by Hand? Here’s Why It’s Time to Automate
If you’re still manually mixing your inks—plastisol or water-based—you’re not alone. But you are missing out on one of the easiest wins in your printshop. An automatic ink mixer isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a game changer for print quality, workflow, and your sanity. Let’s break down why this upgrade deserves a spot in your […]
Behind the Mesh with John MaGee
What do a punk zine designer, cross-country road-tripper, and surf-shop kid have in common? They all exist in the story of John MaGee—a true lifer in the world of screen printing. With roots in DIY culture and decades of hands-on experience, John has been pushing ink and boundaries since 1992. His journey has taken him […]
Humidity ruins stencils. Here’s how to stop it.
If your coated screens aren’t performing like they used to — or if you’re battling issues like sticky emulsion, weak stencils, or uneven exposure — the culprit might not be your technique or your emulsion. It might be your air. Humidity is one of the most overlooked variables in a screenprinter’s darkroom, and it can […]