Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon is the executive editor of GRAPHICS PRO and WRAPS magazines. Before that he was served as editor of Sign & Digital Graphics and Sign Business Magazine. He can be reached at 720-566-7286.

Matt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

A Word on Rough Surface Wraps

Rough surface wraps have only improved with age, thanks to the development of new materials and adhesives. It is easier…
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Braden ToddMatt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

What is the single most important thing to remember when sandcarving?

Angles! When sandcarving, you’re carving into an item, and if you are not at the correct angle, your final piece…
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Jim PuentesMatt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

How do I create a checkering pattern with my laser?

Note: Instructions are done in CorelDRAW. For most background graphics, I draw the repeating element. For checkering, a diamond shape…
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Darin JonesMatt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

Do I need special equipment for sandcarving large substrates?

When it comes to sandcarving, the sky is the limit. You can blast any size item, whether a boulder in…
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Amy DallmanMatt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

How do I prepare photos for engraving?

Once a photo is properly processed, it can be engraved on nearly any material. There’s no one specific way to…
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Matt DixonJanuary 7, 2019

Featured Project: Architectural Ceiling Design

When American Girl wanted a unique architectural ceiling design for their new store in New York, they got in touch with Moss Retail and…
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Matt DixonJanuary 4, 2019

Streamlining Outdoor Wayfinding

When done well, a wayfinding system should almost be unnoticeable to the average person. A good wayfinding system seamlessly directs…
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Matt DixonAlexandria BruceJanuary 4, 2019

What is outsourcing?

If you ever hired an outside consultant, service provider, subcontractor, or agency to produce some deliverable service on your behalf…
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Rose WesthusingMatt DixonJanuary 4, 2019

Do you need to wear a special kind of heat-resistant glove when sublimating?

Heat-resistant gloves are a must for sublimation. The temperature necessary for the sublimation process can be upwards of 400+ F,…
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Matt DixonJanuary 4, 2019

2 Simple Methods to Decorate Wood

Laser engraving and sublimation are both popular options to decorate wood products. Laser Engraving First, design and customize a desired…
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Matt DixonJanuary 3, 2019

Chat with Matt: An interview with Randy Suchon and Jamie Tarver

This month’s interview is with Randy Suchon, Customer Service and Quality Manager, and Jamie Tarver, Customer Service Representative, of Mountain…
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Matt DixonJanuary 3, 2019

Shop Talk: Using a Laser for a Wordy Wall Job

Not long ago, we completed one of the wordiest projects of individual letters and logos I can remember doing. It…
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Matt DixonJanuary 2, 2019

Power Supply Tips

Nobody likes backseat drivers. They are annoying and controlling; and they always try to manage everything to their liking. They…
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Features

Matt DixonDecember 18, 2018

Chat with Matt: An Interview with John Dobie

This month’s interview is with John Dobie, owner of BSC Signs in Broomfield, Colorado. – What path brought you to…
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Matt DixonDecember 17, 2018

Engraving Acrylic

When it comes to the perfect substrate to use in your laser engraver, you can make a very good argument…
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Matt DixonDecember 14, 2018

SEG Takes the Backlit Market by Storm

Silicone edge graphics, better known as SEG, is a printed fabric graphic with a thin silicone beading sewn neatly around the…
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