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How can decorators move from using stock transfers to using special effects options?
Watch this quick video Q&A for insights on how decorators can immerse themselves into the special effects transfer world. —Transfer…
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How can a shop use sublimation as an add-on to an apparel sale?
Vernon Jones of Mimaki USA talks about sublimated add-on opportunities in this quick video Q&A. —Mimaki USA
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What is the “duty cycle” of an air compressor?
Most compressors are not designed to run continuously. The capacity for this is usually expressed as the “duty cycle.” Duty…
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How can you find the graphic limitations of a specific engraving machine and lens on a glass ball?
You can find the graphic limitations of your specific machine and lens on a glass ball by engraving a series…
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What is an effective approach to drive prospective clients to my business?
One effective approach to driving prospective clients to your business is to create and pitch product mockups or project proposals…
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How can you determine the air space of a cabinet/dust collector system?
To establish the air space inside the “box” (i.e. your cabinet/dust collector) you take the height, width, and length measurements…
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Does mixing technologies waste time or bolster profit?
You can obtain great-looking results on an award or personalized product by printing a full-color logo or graphic and engraving…
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What tools are recommended for decorating odd-shaped wood items?
When a wood object is an abnormal shape, there are a lot of things that can be done to assist…
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Not All ADA Signs Have Braille
Let’s puncture one myth: ADA signs and Braille signs are not synonymous terms. The only signs that absolutely require raised…
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Using Photoshop for a Wraparound Van Wrap
Wraps veteran Grant Dorsey of Aurora Graphics in Eldorado, Kansas, discusses how to use Photoshop to extend a wrap from…
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Building Your Impressions: More Than Signs, Part Two
Today our company primarily produces signs and printed graphics, but now also provides many other branding-related products, including custom canopies,…
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Before and After a Trade Show
Pre-show prep Know what you want to achieve. If your company is sending you, understand what your boss wants you to…
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Why is my heat transfer vinyl changing color after application?
This heat printing problem has become a recent trouble spot for decorators as the popularity of polyester and polyester blend…
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Why is crown size important when heat printing hats?
The crown size of the hat is the measurement from the bill of the hat to the top of the…
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Try This: Wood Signage with Metallic Laser Foil Accents
From rustic to high-end, wood has so many finishes and applications: awards, signage, packaging, gifts, and so on. Step up…
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Common Mistakes When Processing Acrylic: Flare-ups
On occasion, it is possible to get a flare-up when cutting thicker acrylic, depending on the type of exhaust and…
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