Education
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Why are stamps and marking devices a viable product to add to an awards shop?
Production of stamps and marking devices fits nicely into the awards retailer’s operation because the cost of entry is low,…
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With UV printing, can the clear ink print over the color ink before it dries?
The great thing about UV-LED printing is that the ink cures instantly, so the clear layer can go over the…
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For an awards retailer interested in adding sublimation to their services, what sort of heat press should they get and why?
Digital swing-away presses are by far the dominant choice for awards retailers. This is because they often want to sublimate…
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Do all DTG printers, more or less, print artwork equally well?
These days, most printers give you a pretty good print. However, there are many differences from brand to brand. Models will…
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4 Causes of Burn Marks in Sublimation
True burn marks could be caused by several things: The temperature is too high on the heat press. Verify the correct…
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What are the most common problems people run into with heat transfer?
Temperature gauges, at times, can be the culprit for less-than-perfect transfer results. This gauge should be checked for accuracy and…
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What do sandcarving system operators need to consider about compressor maintenance?
In regard to compressor maintenance, one of the things to check for safety is the shroud, or cage, that covers…
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Which substrates are more ideal for deep sandcarving versus surface etching?
With both the dry- and wet-process photoresist stencil material, you can carve on flat and curved substrates. Brittle materials such…
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What should decorators know about printing images onto wood?
For prints on maple wood panels, images that have a lot of gold or yellow will lose that coloring, as…
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When designing artwork to be printed with a digital direct-to-substrate printer, what’s important to keep in mind?
The two most important factors are resolution and color. When designing for DTG, you can use vector or raster files…
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What stabilizer gives the best results?
Stabilizers, or backings and toppings, are probably the most agonized over of all embroidery choices. This agony is perhaps due…
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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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