Education
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How do I test the accuracy of the heat setting on my heat press?
First, you can test and then calibrate your heat press using a temperature probe. We suggest using a probe over…
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Why should an awards retailer add UV-LED printing to their arsenal?
UV printing is a growth area of the awards market. If you’re not already printing full-color with a UV-LED printer,…
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How can small businesses effectively compete with larger businesses?
Like millions of decorators out there, many shops struggle to differentiate themselves from competitors who offer the same goods to…
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Assuming “average” usage in a typical shop, what is the lifespan of a heat press?
A heat press’s lifespan is typically evaluated by its number of “hits” or times that the upper platen lowers to…
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What kind of maintenance is required to keep embroidery lasers performing at peak capacity, and how often must it be done?
For single-head embroidery lasers, I recommend daily cleaning and lubrication of the embroidery machine’s hook. On the laser itself, you…
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Support the “Buy Local” Campaign
Support the “Buy Local” campaign (there are actually many different ones) by putting a sign in your window encouraging passersby…
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Engraving Acrylic
When it comes to the perfect substrate to use in your laser engraver, you can make a very good argument…
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What should screen printers look for in a haze remover?
Haze remover is used on screens to remove ghost images or stains. There are two major characteristics that a haze remover…
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SEG Takes the Backlit Market by Storm
Silicone edge graphics, better known as SEG, is a printed fabric graphic with a thin silicone beading sewn neatly around the…
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How can printers create masks for separations in Photoshop?
There are several ways to make a mask. Here are three methods that I commonly use for creating custom masks:…
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How can I ensure color accuracy for sublimation?
Do not pick colors using your computer monitor. Because all monitors display color differently, referencing a monitor is not an…
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Is there a learning curve to UV-LED printing?
If your current capabilities only include laser engraving or sandcarving, expanding into UV printing is a whole new ball game.…
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3 Things Holding You Back from T-Shirt Business Growth
Top three challenges for shops: Competing with online marketplaces Marketing Making a profit Most of the people I talk to…
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The Digital Eye: Un-Masking Mask Making
The ability to isolate elements on a picture is an essential skill in the image editing process. Accurate masking determines…
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4 Ways to Declutter Before the New Year
Winter is coming, which means the chaos of back to school has been traded in for the slow churn of…
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What types of purchases should shops think about as the year closes out?
With the turn of a new year coming up, industry experts offer their thoughts on purchases you may want to…
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