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What are some general artwork considerations to keep in mind for sandcarving projects?
Bold, open, sans serif fonts work best for deep etching, and if at all possible, avoid small script fonts. We…
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What steps should be taken to properly sublimate metal?
Using photoshop, or any other graphic formatting software, prepare your desired image. Said image is then moved to a RIP…
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How a Windows user Should Properly Manage Fonts
The Windows O/S recommends that no more than 400 fonts be installed at any one time to avoid an O/S…
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How can I avoid cracking glass ornaments when laser engraving?
Glass ball ornaments are usually made of thin glass. High heat will crack them. Fortunately, the paint is also thin,…
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Can I use any DTG ink in any DTG printer?
Inks are developed specifically for certain types of print heads, so swapping any ink with any printer could cause expensive…
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How does contract DTG printing differ from other contract printing services?
The main differences with contract DTG printing are the amount of time needed to print and the higher cost of…
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How is voice search used to find a business?
Voice search changes the way we search for things online. If you were trying to find someone to make you…
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Why should a business offer decorated glassware?
In the beverage cutter and decorator arena, nothing can compete with the sheer volume of glassware. You will find decorated…
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What are some of the costs associated with a fiber laser versus a CO2 laser?
With a higher wattage laser, the big machines start at around a $150,000. These are for more sheet metal manufacturing companies,…
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How can decorators create a 3-D graphic for laser engraving?
To create a dimensional depth on a substrate, use grayscale to represent different depth levels. This can be done in…
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What can shops do to stay memorable?
Be consistent. If you want people to remember who you are and how you can serve them, make it easy for…
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How can shops better identify and meet their customer’s needs?
Here are some examples and some different ways to identify and then meet your customer’s needs. A customer requests a…
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How can utilizing product templates save time spent on designing?
Utilizing a product’s software template speeds the design process by allowing the graphic artist to work with the actual shape…
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Why is it important for new businesses to find outside support?
All businesses, regardless of size or legal structure, need outside support. This means retaining the services of an accountant, lawyer,…
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What are some of the best applications for UV printing?
Some of the best applications for UV printing are small personalized products that can be easily shipped like personalized coasters,…
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What methods can be used to create wood inlays with a laser?
I love doing inlays, which is putting one species of wood into another species and making it pop; for example,…
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