Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon is the former executive editor and content manager of GRAPHICS PRO magazine. Before that he served as editor of Sign & Digital Graphics and Sign Business Magazine.

Matt DixonNovember 12, 2018

Primary Maintenance Procedures for Sandcarving Equipment

Follow these procedures to keep your machine running at peak performance. Cleaning the dust collection filter(s) Most cabinets in this…
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Matt DixonNovember 12, 2018

5 Quick Tips for Engraving Rubber Stamps

Follow these quick tips to engrave a perfect rubber stamp. When creating the text plate, the image/text must be inverted…
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Matt DixonNovember 12, 2018

5 Tips for Creating Bundle Packages

Special occasions or group functions such as bachelorette parties, team sports, family trips, and reunions almost always require placing a…
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Liz HaasMatt DixonNovember 9, 2018

What equipment does a first-time sandcarver need in their arsenal?

The obvious answer to this is a sandblaster, but what most first-time users don’t realize is they need stencil material…
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Tom JacksonMatt DixonNovember 9, 2018

What equipment do awards retailers need to add to their shops to create custom stamps?

A photopolymer exposure unit or “flash” unit are required for a stand-alone stamp operation. Laser engraving equipment can also be…
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Dan MesserschmidtMatt DixonNovember 9, 2018

I want to add apparel decorating to my business. What factors should I consider?

Think about potential markets where you already have relationships. That might be sports teams, schools, companies, etc. These are great…
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Aaron KnightMatt DixonNovember 9, 2018

What steps should I take when first getting involved in sublimation?

The top step is making samples and getting used to the heat press and printing the transfers. The next important…
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Matt DixonNovember 5, 2018

LED Module Improvements

It is very interesting to think about how this world will function 20 or 30 years in the future. How…
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Matt DixonOctober 30, 2018

Wraps go Back to the Future

The roots of vehicle graphics stem from what we know of as the hot rod industry. It was around the…
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Matt DixonOctober 25, 2018

Let’s Talk Shop: Learn to Succeed in Wraps

To wrap vehicles properly it’s best to get formal training where you learn what material to use for different applications,…
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Vince FrankMatt DixonOctober 23, 2018

When is the best time to start selling custom items to seasonal customers?

If you are selling any kind of custom award, it is beneficial to begin as early as 60 days before the…
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Matt DixonOctober 22, 2018

The Life Expectancy of a Car Wrap

It is one of the most common questions customers ask, yet it is one of the most difficult questions for…
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Matt DixonOctober 16, 2018

LED Insights: Color Temperature vs. Color Rendering Index

White LED modules are commonplace for backlighting illuminated signs and are being used in applications from channel letters to cabinets…
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Matt DixonOctober 10, 2018

LED Edge Lighting Solutions

Less is more. It’s a simple mantra that has been repeated for years, mainly because of its proven effectiveness. “Don’t…
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Matt DixonOctober 10, 2018

Readin’ and Writin’

Like many a young boy, I liked school some of the time, and I didn’t like it the rest of…
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Matt DixonOctober 4, 2018

The Heat is On

September marks the beginning of the end of summer-Thank God. This summer has been one of the hottest on record,…
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