Education
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Essentials for Your Embroidery Shop
For embroiderers just starting out, or for those who are looking to get their shop equipped with the basics, here…
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How can screen printers prevent ghosting?
Many of the things that cause ghosting are out of your control. The two things that can be controlled are…
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Working with Fluorescent Inks
When our customers are looking to add impact, we can incorporate a fluorescent ink into their design. The bright vibrant…
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Sandcarve a Pet Memorial
To sandcarve a pet memorial, start by applying a photoresist stencil to a flat piece of granite or tile. This…
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3 Points to Remember When Framing Measurements
Whether showcasing an award, graphic, medallion, or shadowbox objects, there are a few things to keep in mind to help…
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Attention Awards Shops: ADA signage is for you
If you have a laser or an engraver with enough power, you can cut out all kinds of interesting shapes…
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How to Place Lasered Acrylic Inserts for Medals
Placing lasered acrylic inserts onto medals so they are straight can be tricky, especially in a production environment. It is…
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Virtual Awards: Use CorelDRAW to Develop Samples
Start by constructing as much of the shape of the award as possible, to actual size, by utilizing the dimensions…
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What do I need to know before creating screen-printed transfers?
When running a small business, we need to take advantage of the technology and techniques that will help increase efficiency…
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Tips & Tricks for Producing Flag Applications
If you are a regular watcher of the “Big Bang Theory” you know that Sheldon Cooper is probably one of…
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How To: Sublimate Raw Materials with SubTHAT!
In this demonstration, Colin VanLint of JDS Industries shows how to use SubTHAT! to coat raw materials with a poly…
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How do you mark metal using UV-LED printing?
When using a UV-LED printer, the ink is cured directly onto the surface of the metal. Depending upon the type…
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What is the best way to organize work areas in a custom engraving shop?
The best way to organize your work areas is to focus on organizing around efficiency. As a custom engraving shop,…
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How often does the water separator in my sandcarving system need to be drained?
In dry climates, draining the water separator once or twice a day is sufficient; but in humid areas, you may…
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What is the main advantage of using a galvo laser to cut?
Speed is a main advantage of the galvo laser, and the advantage is especially noticeable when you’re working with thinner…
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Turn Down the Volume of Your Fonts
Be careful not to use too many different fonts in the same design. It looks amateurish and can actually wear…
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