Education
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What are EPS files best for when it comes to design?
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is often preferred for various RIP (Raster Image Processor) programs and for sharing with others. It supports…
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What should decorators keep in mind when setting up a dedicated space to do business?
Setting up a place for your business is essential for your success. Typically, when something such as sublimation has been…
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Can coated metals be marked with a laser?
Brass, along with other metals, is sometimes coated with an epoxy coating or something similar to prevent corrosion. For laser…
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Why should shops mix decoration technologies on wood?
We recommend that you mix decoration technologies with wood. We also use many combinations of wood, glass, acrylic, and metal…
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8 Steps for Rebounding from Negative Online Reviews
People often ask me what to do when they receive a negative review online. I’ve quickly come to realize that,…
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Shop Talk: Auxiliary Tools for a Vinyl Cutter
What tools might you want when you purchase a vinyl cutter for your shop? Get the answer in this interview…
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What advice do you have for a business owner merging with another business?
Is a merger or acquisition at hand at your company? Are you joining with someone, meaning you are going to…
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What are some products or services that a decorator can offer to memorialize pets?
Pets are like family members and losing one can be devastating, but beloved fur friends can also be memorialized in…
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How can a retailer make up the costs from investing in a UV printer?
UV printers are fairly expensive, from $20K-$60K, depending on which model best fits your production needs. Let’s look at an…
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How can I rapidly dry garments screen-printed and direct-to-garment printed with water-based ink?
Screen-printed water-based ink utilizes water as its solvent and sometimes contains a petroleum-based cosolvent to reduce the time needed to…
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After a laser job, how long should you wait before opening the door of the machine?
Ten to 15 seconds should be adequate. It depends on the material and the exhaust volume. You always want to…
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Does the number of shirts I print per day impact the heat press I’ll need?
Absolutely! There’s a big difference between printing 10-15 designs a day and 20 shirts an hour. Choosing a budget-friendly, auto…
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What should be noted about running a fume extractor with a fiber laser?
When running a fume extractor with a fiber laser, I learned that having it on too high of a setting…
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What is the best font size to use when sandcarving on glass?
If using a font that is highly contrasted (on glass) – meaning the font is thick on one side and…
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What are the benefits of attending trade shows?
Trade shows are a must. I have been going to trade shows for 13 years in a row and will keep going.…
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How can I save on investment costs to break into wide-format sublimation?
One way to make the large investment in wide-format sublimation is leasing the equipment. If your credit is pretty good…
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