Education
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Pay Attention to Polyester
For those that aren’t aware, sublimation is a poly-specific technology, which means all of the thousands of hard substrates available…
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What is the difference between CMYK and RGB color mode?
The colors you see on your screen never exactly match the colors in your prints. This is because the colors…
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What design strategies can my shop employ to make one-of-a-kind awards for each client?
Great design and layout might make an award unique; however, the ultimate service is to make any product truly identifiable…
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What type of work is a galvo laser best suited for?
Galvo laser machines generally have smaller marking areas, which are optimized for specialized applications. Workstations can be configured in different…
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What are the advantages of using green glass acrylic for engraving?
Green glass acrylic has a distinctive green glass-looking edge when laser cut. It looks just like real glass but engraves…
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Create a Gradient Effect in Photoshop
In Photoshop, open your color image file and the Layers window palette. With the open file, you can find this…
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Handle with Care: Providing Garment Care Instructions
A common and inexpensive way to get your company name out there is to add an easily removable sticker to each item…
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Try This: Laser Marking Stainless-Steel Cutlery
Cutlery is continuously a best seller for shops equipped with laser technology – so how can you take it to…
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How to Remove Adhesive Tape from Plaques and Trophy Plates
The adhesive tapes awards retailers use on plaques and trophy plates is aggressive and can be left behind, making it…
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When to Use a Non-PVC Sandcarving Film Over a Self-Stick Film
Non-PVC sandcarving film is popular among laser engravers because it is easy to use, and you can bypass printing your artwork…
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How do white and yellow mesh differ?
There is plenty of difference between white and yellow mesh. White, or more accurately, undyed mesh is actually clear. In most…
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Which technologies are the best to use when decorating wood?
There are many technologies that lend themselves to wood, starting with traditional hand cutting, sanding, and carving tools, to power…
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When printing on odd-shaped or curved items, what should graphic designers keep in mind?
As the surface of an item curves away from the print head, you may start to see the sharpness of…
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What tools can be used to assure accuracy when assembling an award base with UV glue?
For assembling the base onto the award with UV glue, we recommend using a gluing template with a grid to make sure…
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How can I prepare for the arrival of my new laser system?
Your newly acquired laser will likely be shipped in some sort of shipping container. This could be as simple as…
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Why should retailers sell glass and crystal awards?
Retailers should sell glass and crystal awards because they are timeless and long-lasting. There is elegance in crystal and glass…
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