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How to Target Any Market with Sublimated Products: List new product ideas
When coming up with fresh product ideas, there are a few essential questions to ask: What are your clients’ needs?…
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How do you develop a sales pitch for sublimated products?
Just as important as showing your products is developing the right pitch. There are no magic words here. What you…
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Under what conditions are promotional products effective?
Promotional products are an effective tool if those products get seen by hundreds of other people. Thus, the first characteristic of a…
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When is the best time for sublimation shops to prepare for the holiday season?
Though the winter holidays are still several months away, I find that August and September are smart times to think about…
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Go with What They Know: Font selection
As a designer, you may think you’re making a creative choice, when in reality, the answer can easily be defined…
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What can I do to prevent error caused by moisture when sublimating soft substrates?
To eliminate moisture in your soft substrate and eliminate any wrinkles, here are some helpful pointers that should be practiced regularly……
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Dealing with Moisture During Sublimation of Hard Substrates
During production with a heat press operating at 400 F/204 C, moisture can flash to steam and blow the ink…
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How can I ensure my heat press is producing consistent results?
Due to variations in substrates and heat presses, the recommended heat press settings may vary for your environment. On this…
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The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, ‘Why are my reds not red?’ Often, the culprit is…
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How do I keep my heat press clean?
It is important to protect the rubber pad that is attached to the lower section of the heat press. The…
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Education
5 Quick Tips for Sublimation Success
Always use the recommended paper and substrates for sublimation transfers — variations in paper and substrate quality lead to variations…
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Why should I join an online sublimation forum?
It’s good to have peers to rely on when you get stuck or can’t remember how to do something. Consider…
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What does ink quality have to do with printer protection?
Sublimation inks must be manufactured with a given printer in mind. Not every inkjet printer can process sublimation ink. For…
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Beware of Hidden Moisture in Your Sublimation Printer
Sublimation paper and substrates usually have some amount of moisture hiding in them, which doesn’t come out until the heat…
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How do closed ink cartridges impact troubleshooting time?
The printers that these inks are used in are made specifically for sublimation production, ensuring you spend more time printing,…
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How is sublimation ink different from traditional printer ink?
Traditional ink contains certain pigments to achieve color. Conversely, sublimation ink is made up of dye solids that are suspended…
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