Education
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What characterizes a DC glass laser?
A DC glass laser consists of a long, fragile blown-glass container, filled with a laser gas mixture. Typically, the laser optics are…
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5 Marketing Tactics Every Business Could Use
Running a small business is tough. If you are a small operation, you have so many things going on, from…
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Success Monday: Five Things to Eliminate Stress, Pressure and Problems
We bring you Success Monday in hopes of getting your week (or day, or month, or year?) off on the…
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How do you eliminate the white line between sides of an all-over decorated sock?
There are two solutions to this. First, when using a jig, take the sock and slightly roll it so the…
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What are the most common mistakes sandcarvers make?
Sandcarving isn’t difficult, but some customers jump into the more advanced techniques before mastering the basics. Single level, line art…
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What are the differences between laser marking, engraving, and etching?
Although these terms are often used interchangeably, there are differences between laser marking, laser etching, and laser engraving. Each type…
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What are the best laser settings to make quality custom stamps?
Laser engraving stamp materials takes a lot of power and a slower-than-usual raster speed. Almost all laser operators set their power…
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As an awards retailer, how can I build new contacts through social media and email?
Identify the types of media sources your best customers regularly consume: e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are your best bets. Do your…
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Think Tank Thursday: Why Productive People Are Happier People
Brian Tracy, chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and motivation of individuals and…
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Building Your Impressions: Handling Your Collections with Care, Part Three
-Scott Franko We care about our finances. We care about money. It fuels a business to keep it going. What…
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How can embroiderers pre-plan a design’s pathing?
If you are having trouble envisioning the order in which design elements should run, you should pre-plan your pathing. You…
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What are some RIP software features the average user might not know about?
Most RIP software today has been simplified to import your art, choose a predefined setting for your garment, and then…
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How can shops ensure the D2 printing process runs smoothly?
Outside of any training you receive from the equipment manufacturer/distributor, trial and error is the key to success in D2…
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I’m trying to decide between pretreating by hand and buying a machine. Insights?
Two key ingredients to pretreat are salt and glue. It will stick to everything and rust out metal. If you…
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How do I know if I’m ready to add D2 printing to my shop’s offerings?
Every shop is different. Small runs with higher price points are perfect for D2 printing. If you sell garments at…
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My first D2 print came out faded, should I run another pass over it?
It depends on quite a few factors and sending the garment in for a second pass may not necessarily solve…
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