I've seen just the 11X8 mesh for like $18 so I'd think yea. Kidney puncher has its 12x12 400 mesh for $20. The silica is for the IGO, right?
Right now, I'm vaping cinnamon roll in an IGO-L with 7/8 wraps around a 3/32 drill bit and surrounded it with cotton, 1.9 ohms. Regarding your question...