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May 17, 2022

Soft Edges and DTF: How to Make Them Work for You

With the ability to print full-color images with fine detail, create custom layouts, and print minimal quantities to apply to…

May 17, 2022

Supply Chain Issues Still Affecting Printing and Customization Industry

As we make our way through the middle of the second quarter of 2022, two years after the beginning of…

May 16, 2022

Issue Preview: Promotional Products, Summerwear, and Flatbed Printing

In the June issue of GRAPHICS PRO, set to mail on May 24 and hit a screen near you on…

Features

Features

Alexandria BruceMay 6, 2022

Vycom Shares Details of PVC Recycling Program

Vycom, a manufacturer of plastic sheet products for the signage and graphics industry, recently sat down to chat with GRAPHICS…
Education

Sean TomlinApril 30, 2022

6 Quick Steps for Making a Vehicle Wrap Template from Scratch

Are you looking to create a custom vehicle template from scratch using photos, measurements, and Adobe Photoshop? With these six…
Features

Marie FennemaApril 28, 2022

Get Ready to Rumble at WRAPSCON in Indianapolis

Test your skills in two unique contests focused on graphics installation at WRAPSCON: WRAP Olympics and the WRAPSCON Designer Throwdown.…
Features

Marie FennemaApril 26, 2022

Fire Destroys Michigan Print Shop

Flying Colors Imprinting in Melvindale, Michigan, was recently destroyed by a fire, which began at about 12:30 a.m. on March…
Features

Marie FennemaApril 22, 2022

Rooftop Display Lights Up Entertainment District

Out-of-home (OOH) media company BIG Outdoor recently introduced a digital network to the City of Austin, Texas. The centerpiece of…

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May 19, 2022

Condé Systems Hosts Virtual Open House

Condé Systems announces it will host its third annual virtual open house,…
May 19, 2022

Howard Custom Transfers Celebrates 20 Years

Howard Custom Transfers, a manufacturer of wholesale custom heat applied graphics, celebrates…
May 19, 2022

Roland DG Appoints Andrew Oransky to Board of Directors

Roland DG Corporation, the Hamamatsu, Japan-based parent company of Roland DGA, appoints…
May 18, 2022

Don’t Miss These Industry Experts at WRAPSCON

New this year to GPX Indy is GPX Theater, located inside the…
May 18, 2022

Wrap Link Inc. Launches Wrap Industry Installer Network App

Wrap Link Inc. announces the launch of its Wrap Link app —…
May 18, 2022

Design’N’Buy Adds New Features to Software

Design’N’Buy, a web-to-print solutions provider, announces the launch of four new features…
May 18, 2022

ShopWorks Hosts Art and Order Management Webinar

ShopWorks, a shop management software for the apparel, awards, and promotional products…
May 18, 2022

Your Roadmap to GRAPHICS PRO EXPO Indy

GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) Indianapolis is only two weeks away (June 2-4)…

Education

Getting Creative on Logos

Let’s face it, if you are reading this you most likely are…
3 Critical Factors Affecting Your UV Printer Warranty

If you’re considering investing in a UV direct-to-object printer for your business,…
Try This: Laser Engraving Wooden Planter Boxes

Bring the outdoors in with these customized wooden planter boxes! This Sample…
Become an Expert Before Buying UV Printing Equipment

In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about acquiring…
3 Quick Customer Service Tips

Many people believe that customer service means you have to bend over…
Tips for Stretching Retensionable Screen-Printing Frames

In this GRAPHICS PRO Video Tip, Lon Winters of Graphic Elephants shares…

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Videos

Marie FennemaMay 12, 2022

Epic Designs Creates Tournament-Ready Boat Wrap for UT Fishing Team

Watch as Knoxville, Tennessee-based Epic Designs wraps the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UT) Bass Fishing Team’s Ranger boat for upcoming collegiate bass fishing tournaments. Tournament-ready boat wrap According to the shop, the customer worked firsthand with…
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May 9, 2022

Tips for Engraving a Curved Wooden Urn
May 2, 2022

Donut Touch My Car: McLaren Gets Simpsons-Inspired Wrap
April 7, 2022

Tesla Model S Shines with Glitter Wrap
March 30, 2022

Wrap Shop Brings Great Outdoors to Minnesota Business

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