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Shop Talk: Heat-Applied Graphics
In this video, Steve Stallard of Johnson Plastics Plus goes over some tips, tricks, and processes related to heat-applied graphics.…
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Features
Try This: Sandcarve a Photo on Glass
A sandcarved photo is a unique gift that communicates personalization for your customers. A sandcarved photo can be used for…
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Adding New Equipment to the Shop
New equipment usually does one of three things: replaces an antiquated imprinting process; adds an additional way to imprint/decorate existing…
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Pointers for Laser Engraving Curved Surfaces
Preparation for a curved surface depends on how significant the curve is and whether or not you have a rotary…
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Try This: Customize Lanterns with Sublimation and HTV
Disclaimer: This is my process for doing lanterns. There are other processes out there, but this is how I do it. Materials…
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Features
Tips and Tricks: Sandcarving Odd-Shaped Substrates
Have you ever been asked to customize an item that is out of the norm? While it can be nerve-wracking…
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How can a shop communicate that it’s a higher quality-focused business?
A good example of perceived product quality difference is comparing a piano-finish plaque with metal trim against a laminate plaque…
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Engraved Products Rings in 45 Years with New Location and Management
Engraved Products LLC, a custom awards business based in Danbury, Connecticut, brings Dave MacNutt on as the new general manager.…
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Condé and Sawgrass Host Sublimation FAQ Webinar
Condé and Sawgrass present another free webinar, entitled “Sublimation FAQ” on Tuesday, November 12 at 4 p.m. EST. This session provides…
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Why the Right Settings Matter for Laser Engraving Plastics
Laser settings are the most important aspect of laser engraving. As there are different manufacturers of plastic for laser engraving,…
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Actively Seek New Clients
Our client contacts move, quit, and sometimes there’s just a change of buyers. Our clients change for many reasons, and…
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The Customization of Wood Products
What we’ve found to be favorable in customizing wood products is incorporating a personal image or brand to a customer’s…
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Offering Art Glass Awards in Your Shop
Corporate America loves color and elegance, and that’s exactly what you’re offering with art glass awards. If you display art…
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Education
4 Causes of Burn Marks in Sublimation
True burn marks could be caused by several things: The temperature is too high on the heat press. Verify the correct…
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Penn Emblem Achieves Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Penn Emblem announces its certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for 2019-2020. The…
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6 Considerations for Wide-Format Sublimation
This is a big step to take, so it’s important that the person, shop owner, or retailer understands what they…
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