Education
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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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How should I prepare for a high-volume UV-LED printing project?
It’s important to consider both production time and the amount of ink you will need to fulfill high-volume UV-LED print…
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Do you have any sandcarving equipment maintenance pointers?
The best advice I can give for maintaining your sandcarving machine is to treat it like your automobile. Do you…
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What online design and editing tools are available?
Canva is a mainly free cloud-based online design and photo editing software tool. Canva’s goal is to make graphic design…
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What are the advantages of chemical etching?
Chemical etching is a method of engraving that uses a high-pressure temperature-regulated chemical spray to remove material to create a…
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How do I know if a CO2 laser is right for my shop?
The key tool in your shop is the laser system. What type should you go with? Refer back to your…
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Do you recommend a certain type of metal for my sublimation projects?
ChromaLuxe metal is incredibly tough. In fade tests, it lasted two to four times longer than the leading photo papers,…
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Items to Put on Your End-of-Year Checklist
Carlo Lustrati of Ricoma International and Rory Cucchiara of First Edition Screenprinting talk promotional calendars and profits in this Rapid…
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How Do You Avoid Sublimation Misprints?
Here are some basic methods to eliminate misprints on mostly flat products, or those with a slight curve: Tile (ceramic,…
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