Education
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What can decorators etch with an embroidery laser?
There are two types of lasers used in the embroidery industry. However, not all embroidery lasers are created equal! The…
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Expanding Your Marketing Efforts
Our marketing as awards retailers is mostly limited to the local level. It is almost akin to a grass-roots campaign…
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Understanding Copyright Laws: Artwork from the Internet
With designs obtained from the internet, it is often much harder, if not impossible, to know who the copyright holder…
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7 Questions You Need to Ask Before Quoting a Price
While there are advantages to having a printed price list for embroidery quotes, there are still variables that will alter…
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How can shops approach new markets with sublimation?
First off, let’s assume you’ve done your research. You already have some idea of what markets you might approach. Maybe…
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Catch Up with Your Target Audience
Social media is complex, but necessary. In short, people use it often. To say everyone on earth would be close…
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Are there any drawbacks to outsourcing customization projects?
The biggest drawback of outsourcing any custom job is that you are not personally there to oversee the customization process.…
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What are some unique glass and crystal items that retailers can offer their customers?
Card holders, goblets, wine bottles in different sizes, butter and cheese trays, etc. Etching on all of these is all…
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How do I achieve a high-quality image on metal using my laser?
Just like a cook trying to teach a student how to bake the perfect cake, each person has his or…
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What type of heat press is ideal for a small work space?
The clam style heat press is the most popular on the market. This model has a hinge between the upper…
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How do I know if I am choosing the right sandcarving cabinet?
The first choice is the abrasive delivery method – either siphon or direct pressure delivery. Will the primary use call…
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Why is it important to have a proper fume extractor for your laser engraver?
The fumes generated by the laser process consist of respirable submicronic dust and Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) gases. The fumes…
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Sublimating to Colored Polyester Shirts
Today’s polyester shirts are a far cry from the polyester shirts of the 1970s. In fact, polyester has become the…
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What can printers do to speed up production with their manual press?
Stage all orders with screens, inks, and garments in mind. Use pneumatic clamps, so screens don’t have to be manually…
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How can manual presses be helpful in an automated shop?
There are multiple reasons to use manual presses in an automated shop. Shops will commonly run manuals for smaller, accent…
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Let’s Talk Shop: Wrap Removal
Wrap removals are not what I would consider a top money-making service. Typically the wraps we remove are done to…
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