Education
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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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What simple adjustments can I make to a design to save time engraving?
By understanding that your laser designs and layouts not only affect the appearance but also the processing time, you may…
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Aside from price, what other variables can be adjusted when negotiating with a customer?
Many inexperienced negotiators think that the price is the only variable that can be adjusted. That is furthest from the…
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How can shops find products that are made in America?
A United States Non-Governmental Organization called CERTIFIED Inc. is the certification source for “Made in the USA” or “Product of…
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Why should decorators learn how to sandcarve photos?
Photo etching can open up a new high-end market for you in many different types of custom gift products. These…
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What CNC router applications/substrates are best for a beginner?
Operating a CNC machine is relatively simple once you get the basics down. Whether you are cutting acrylic, aluminum, wood,…
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What laser settings are recommended for marking metal?
Different metals require different settings. Certain metals are consistent; for example, stainless-steel is consistent. In general, once you have optimized…
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What items do shops need to offer their sportswear clientele?
The time-tested Ts and hoodies are the go-to for any sports team, but you do have to know your team.…
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In what instances are keyboard shortcuts not useful in CorelDRAW?
To create a new document, it is more expedient to press the New icon on the task bar than the…
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