Education
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Shop Talk: Vinyl Cutter Maintenance
What are the core maintenance tasks a cutter requires? Maintain your shop’s vinyl cutter with these tips from Peter Robinson…
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Shop Talk: Vinyl Cutter Purchase Considerations
Before you buy your shop a vinyl cutter, learn what factors you should consider in this interview with Peter Robinson…
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Shop Talk: Vinyl Cutter Size
How big of a vinyl cutter do shops really need? Peter Robinson of US Cutter talks scenarios and sizes.
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Shop Talk: Purchasing a Vinyl Cutter
When should an apparel shop purchase a cutter? Get the answer in this interview with Peter Robinson of US Cutter.
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How can I grow my knowledge on lasering an image onto a plaque?
There are a number of helpful videos, forums, and tutorials on the internet which show and/or talk through the steps…
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How should a retailer plan for inventory of goods and supplies?
How much inventory do you need to have on hand to appropriately service the number of customers you have and…
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What should sandcarvers keep in mind when working with large substrates?
Oversized (4′ X 8′) carpeted worktables are important. A well-thought-out work environment is key when working with oversize projects. Larger substrates…
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Can beverage insulators be sublimated?
Available for assorted sizes of cans, bottles, and other drinkware, beverage insulators can be decorated with full-color monograms, logos, or…
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What does it mean for a shop to set meaningful goals?
Every journey needs a destination, and every business needs direction to grow and change. Moreover, to be intrinsically motivated rather…
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Why should an awards retailer add heat-transfer services to its arsenal?
High competition and customer demands are just two reasons why it’s a great idea for an awards retailer to add…
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What are the different types of fumes that laser engraving machines generate?
The types of fumes that can be generated by a laser engraver are even more varied than the materials they…
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What are some popular decorating trends among corporate clients?
We see a lot of corporate clients that want 3-D subsurface awards and gifts. It’s an imprint process that not…
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How can shops incorporate wood items into their other orders?
Wood can be many natural colors or stained to change its appearance to enhance different mediums of trophies (i.e. metal,…
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What are the most popular hard substrates to sublimate currently?
What’s popular in one region or market doesn’t necessarily carry over to other ones. For example, some sublimators will tell…
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Does the type of computer I have determine the type of design software I should use?
There is far less difference today between Macs and PCs than there used to be, and the same holds true…
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How does adding tint affect the value of a color?
Tint is the addition of white to a pure color. When adding white to most hues, it will often not…
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