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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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Why is it important for an awards retailer to have a website?
Today’s consumers are internet-driven. The phrase “Google It” is common lingo now. The younger generation may not remember: we used…
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How to Test Heat Press Temperature and Pressure
Use these quick and easy tricks to properly test press temperature and pressure. Temperature strips allow you to easily test the…
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What do shops need to consider when adding DTG to their current shop offerings?
When considering adding DTG to an existing business, the first thing to determine is if you have a workspace that…
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