Tips for Maintaining Screen Printing Squeegees

Watch and learn from Lon Winters of Graphic Elephants

Marie Fennema June 6, 2022

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In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lon Winters of Graphic Elephants shares tips for maintaining your screen printing squeegees.

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Marie Fennema

Marie Fennema is the editor of the GRAPHICS PRO Daily, covering news and guidance in apparel decoration, awards and engraving, and sign and digital printing.

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