Education
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8 Ways to Eliminate Pinholes
Pinholes have a limited number of causes, which any shop can easily eliminate. A minute or two of extra care…
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Why do you need an air filter for a sandcarving compressor?
Any time a compressor is used in an environment where abrasive dust might get sucked into the compressor, you need an air…
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What advice is recommended for a shop that’s losing business to its competition?
Consider this question: If all it took was for your competitors to offer a lower price to steal the business, were…
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Working with Foils and Metallic Inks
Specialty inks and additives can easily find their way into a variety of screen-printing jobs. For instance, a crystalina ink…
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How to Build a Brand Brief
Before you get into the styling of your brand, you should have a business creative brief or brand brief (separate…
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How to Sandcarve Wood
First, apply your photoresist stencil (5- to 6-mil thickness) to the wood surface and squeegee stencil to surface. Note: Use…
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Things to Look Out for When Buying Used Equipment
When we talk to people about buying equipment, we typically tell them to think of it like buying a car.…
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What is the most important thing to remember when customizing glass ball ornaments?
There appears to be a lot of competition from other ornament sellers, such as retail stores and crafters. Keep in…
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How do you come up with a tagline to go with a company name?
If you have decided that your company name could use a tagline – keeping in mind that not every business…
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6 Tips to Prepare for a High-Volume Sandcarving Project
Consider a custom mask service to produce your photomask stencils; this service saves you labor time for a minimal cost.…
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What are the most common screen sizes in screen printing?
Regarding screen printing, common screen sizes can range from 13″ X 15″ to 30″ X 40″. You can also get…
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Should printers charge a setup fee for all orders?
While this is a very subjective question I tend to lean on the side of no. While I do believe…
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Take Advantage of Larger Laser Bed Capabilities
A laser system with a larger bed size is no longer a penalty for slower engraving speed. System manufacturers have listened to…
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Cashing in on the Sublimated Holiday Marketplace: Personalized gifts
Regardless of the culture or the form of celebration, the holiday season is all about giving. And what better product is there…
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How can a business get rid of the “Band Aid” method to problem-solving?
Instead of implementing a hasty solution to a problem or issue that covers up its symptoms but does not necessarily…
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What sales presentation techniques are valuable for awards retailers?
Closing. You should start closing the sale from the first call. As soon as the prospect interacts with you in any…
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