Education
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What is the best way to sandcarve curved surfaces?
It is important to rotate the object and nozzle together and maintain a constant 90-degree angle during blasting. By blasting…
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Why doesn’t sublimation work on cotton?
When asked what type of fabric works best for sublimation, we always reply that 100% polyester will provide the best…
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When printing a sleeve, do the words read down or up the sleeve?
Because this is such an opinion-based topic, I believe the final decision stands with the customer and designer. However, the…
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How can a printer salvage a shirt with part of a registration mark printed on it?
Here are a few thoughts on trying to salvage a shirt with a registration mark. First, consider if the garment…
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What should retailers consider when setting up their showroom?
We all have prime real estate in our showroom where every client can see what we offer. Do you have…
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Where can I find new fonts to design with?
Your computer comes pre-packaged with a good number of fonts, but there are several websites that offer free and pay…
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Is there a way to measure the power a laser’s tube puts out?
So how much power is your tube really putting out? If you need to know the answer, the only way…
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Why should an awards retailer offer heat-transfer decorating services?
Offering heat-transfer decorating services allows awards retailers to add more personalized items and expand their offerings at a low cost.…
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How do you tackle problems that come up when lasering different materials or concepts?
Test, test, and test the power, speed, and DPI. When cutting something out, there are always scraps or parts that…
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The Digital Eye: What’s New in Color Management?
Color management (CM) is frequently ignored by the novice print technician. When an image is printed, simply choosing to let…
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What are some signs it’s time for an embroidery shop to upgrade?
Five common scenarios indicate your business is ready for new equipment. You know when your machine is no longer functioning, but…
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How does the heat-transfer vinyl process vary from sublimation?
Similarities: Both sublimation and heat transfer vinyl (HTV) are processes used to decorate onto soft substrates, like garments, and both processes…
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What problems do people tend to run into when marking metal?
The biggest problem we see is that people don’t have their settings correct. You need to optimize your settings a…
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What are the risks of not delegating responsibilities to employees?
By not delegating responsibilities, we risk inhibiting the growth of employees who may be well-suited to contribute far more to…
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What is the appeal of sublimating glass cutting boards?
A beautiful and functional gift, tempered glass cuttings boards come in a variety of shapes and sizes and feature a…
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What are tertiary colors?
After primary and secondary colors, the third set of colors is called tertiary. These are a mixture of secondary colors…
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