Education
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What’s the trick to DTG printing bags?
Aside from getting your printer ready for the jobs and prepping artwork for the size of your bag, there are…
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A Word on Defining Business Success
What is your definition of a successful business? If you have not set any benchmarks, how will you know when…
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3 Powerful Ways Print Shops Use DMs
Direct messages are not subject to interference from some Silicon Valley company’s algorithm-of-the-week. Compared to a regular post on Instagram, you can…
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What are the no-no’s of sandcarving?
Small, unreadable fonts. Your customers want to be able to read what’s on the awards they purchase. Too much pressure. The amount…
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Are there any limitations with shrink wrap sublimation?
Although I consider sublimation shrink wrap a miracle worker, it can’t prevent the printed transfer from wrinkling as it is…
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Why is a UV printer a good investment to make for ADA-compliant signage?
We must first note that three patents for this specific technology are held by a U.S.-based UV printer manufacturer. The…
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Do you have any recommendations for sublimating multiple ceramic ornaments at a time?
Use soft Nomex for the ornaments to drop/dip into the padding and wrap the transfer around the radius for best…
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Which materials work best for laser engraving?
When it comes to which materials work best for laser engraving, it can be best summed up with creating contrast.…
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What should business owners keep in mind when looking for an accountant?
Business owners should shop for an accountant as they shop for any other supplier. Ask about candidates’ experience and credentials…
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Which light wattage is best for exposing photoresist film for sandcarving?
An important factor in choosing the right light to expose photoresist film is the wattage of the bulb. In the…
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How do routers compare to laser engraving machines?
Taking an over-simplified look on a mechanical level, a router is really just a large engraving machine. The X, Y,…
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How does a shop know if it’s in proper financial alignment?
Money. As business owners, this is the center of many conversations and worry. It is justifiable. So, is your company…
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The Best Time to Hire Help
Have you ever said to yourself: “I am running out of time in my business, and I cannot do it…
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What transfer method is best for a two-color design and an item quantity less than 25?
They’ll want to consider heat transfer vinyl (HTV) as their ideal heat printing method. Why? HTV transfers come from cut…
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Items to Heat Print This Holiday Season
If you’re looking to generate holiday sales in your custom apparel business this year, you’ll need to ramp up your…
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How should glass be handled to avoid damage?
It helps to have countertops (acrylic top), the inside of a sandcarving machine (rubber shelf liner), and other areas that…
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