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How can a printer salvage a shirt with part of a registration mark printed on it?
Here are a few thoughts on trying to salvage a shirt with a registration mark. First, consider if the garment…
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Education
When to Say No to a Customer
It can be hard to turn down any apparel decoration job, especially if it’s a large order for the local…
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What are the differences between spot color and four-color process screen printing?
Spot color is a method that uses pre-mixed inks and separate screens for each color during the printing process. It’s…
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When is a cooling station helpful?
A cooling station could be helpful in two places: 1. The station after your flash unit 2. At the end…
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What can producers do with misprints?
When it comes to our industry, there is one dreadful item that we all produce: misprints. Everyone has dealt with…
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How can printers ensure proper calibration of their manual press?
Ensuring proper calibration of your manual press begins with routine and regular monitoring, and upkeep when necessary. Always remember, prevention…
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What can decorators actively do to get noticed among the competition?
One sure fire way to stand out from the crowd is to create added value for your customers. While there…
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What are the most common screen sizes in screen printing?
Regarding screen printing, common screen sizes can range from 13″ X 15″ to 30″ X 40″. You can also get…
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Should printers charge a setup fee for all orders?
While this is a very subjective question I tend to lean on the side of no. While I do believe…
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How can I ensure my business is customer-service focused?
The best suggestion I have is to hire customer service-oriented people. If you want your staff to be friendly, then…
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Should cross training be on my mind?
Yes! Cross training in and of itself is one of the primary keys to victory. Most of us cross trained…
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How can a shop promote teamwork?
A shop can implement a teamwork environment when management actively implements a team environment. Let’s begin with their attire. Now,…
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How do I know if I’m ready to add another production capability to my offerings?
The main way to determine if you are ready to add another production capability to your menu is if your…
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What different decoration methods work well together for a mixed-media look?
From my experiences, there are few decoration methods that work well together. Water-based screen printing and heat transfers work well…
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Where can I get design inspiration when creating artwork for clients?
Pre-designed digital clipart collections are great tools. They can provide visual direction, help stimulate creative thoughts and ideas, and provide…
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How can I make sure my shop is better than the next guy’s?
By being diligent and proactive. Keep it clean. Remember, your customers are looking at everything. Keep it stocked. Nothing will…
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