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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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What can I do to speed up the sandcarving process on stone?
Increasing your blasting pressure and using a courser abrasive will speed up the sandcarving process. We recommend 40 psi to…
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What determines the cost of laser engraved products?
Laser product pricing depends on many variables, and the simple answer is that it all depends on your business. The average you can make with…
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What do decorators need to know before offering rhinestones to customers?
Rhinestones are a great way to achieve a high perceived value. When utilizing rhinestones, having a variety of stock rhinestone…
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What factors can help a retailer decide on product pricing?
You cannot use a multiplier for determining your price unless you know exactly how much it costs you to do…
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What are fiber lasers ideal for?
The fiber laser has an output that can create high-contrast engraving on bare metal and certain plastic types. While ideal…
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What should I keep in mind when decorating round objects with heat-applied graphics?
With all heat application, the most important considerations are time, temperature, and pressure. To get the right pressure, a smooth…
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How to Equip Your Front Line
The people that make up your front line — whether they are your embroiderers, customer service reps, or part-time staffers…
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Why should I sell glass and crystal awards?
Crystal products have a high perceived value that people see and associate with. It’s a good thing to be associated with.…
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