Education
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How can I expand my sublimation business in 2020?
If you’re like most sublimation and personalization businesses, you worked ahead of schedule and overtime to get those Christmas and…
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Are single-head embroidery machines the same across the board?
Yes, they all have the capability of producing one piece at a time, but there’s more to it than just…
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What role does the image quality play for outdoor panel sublimation?
If you start with a low-quality digital image, you will end up with a low-quality image on your panel no…
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How can an awards retailer get repeat customers to buy new products?
The awards and recognition product variety continue to grow even though most customers can be slow to adopt new product…
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What is the allure of wood for awards?
Wood gives awards a natural look and feel that can’t be achieved with man-made products. In addition to typical natural wood…
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What should be kept in mind when competing with another business?
It is almost impossible to be successful if you are not competitive but remember not to let your competition determine…
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How can transfer paper marks be avoided when sublimating garments?
Place a 1/2″-thick felt pad under the garment to elevate it. It should be bigger than the design, but smaller…
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What substrates are not ideal for sandcarving?
Plastic or acrylic. This material can be sandcarved, but no depth can be achieved. Acrylic and sand do not mix…
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What markets are typically associated with UV printing?
Trying to describe the capabilities of a UV inkjet printer working in tandem with a laser system is a large…
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What challenges can sandcarving present?
To get sandcarving right, you need to understand your machine, your masks, and your artwork. If you create a mask…
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What are some tips to sell home décor products?
It is much easier to sell an additional product to a current customer than it is to go out and…
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When should decorators consider using screen-printed transfers?
If your design is one to three colors, but your quantity is over 25 pieces, then it’s time to consider…
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4 Ways to Enhance the Customer Experience
When it comes to enhancing the customer experience, a lot of business owners think it’s about offering low prices or…
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Why does my dual-cure emulsion break down with water-based ink?
Many people in the screen printing industry believe the “dual” in dual-cure means that this emulsion is resistant to both…
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How does the sandcarving application differ when working on different types of projects?
Different types of cabinets may change the outcome along with the type of abrasive media needed, and even the different…
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What determines how often the pre-filters in a fume extractor need to be replaced?
This depends on how much particulate the process generates, the material being lasered, and the size, type, and grade of…
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