Education
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Video of the Week: The Not-So-Lost Art of Gilding
Andrew Lawrence opened up his sign shop, Gentleman Scholar Signs, in 2012. In producing his work Lawrence is a fan…
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Are lower prices more important than good quality?
If you take a student’s view of what immediately precedes a company’s filing for bankruptcy, you will find that three…
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Now Trending in Awards: One substrate to add to your inventory
One of the most popular blank substrates would have to be the half-inch thick jade glass awards. We think they…
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Pricing Engraved Products
Before you determine your pricing structure, we recommend learning the prices of other engraving businesses in the area. It’s a…
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Products to Offer This Independence Day
Spark another sale with these ideas for Independence Day-themed gifts and décor… With barbeques and firework shows being the main…
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Rebranding Your Company Under a New Name
I’m a proponent of helping your prospective customers find you in the easiest possible way, so if that means ending…
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8 Considerations for Wide-Format Dye-Sublimation Printing
There are many things to consider when making digital transfers with a wide-format sublimation printer. What are the do’s and…
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Layering Heat Transfer Materials
Layering different types of heat transfer materials can certainly be done and will take your designs to the next level.…
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Chat with Matt: An interview with Sharon Toji
Sharon Toji, widely known as the “ADA Sign Lady,” is an expert in ADA signage and ANSI compliance standards for…
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Make It Your Business: Trust Me?
Is workplace trust an issue? Imagine yourself in the following three situations and consider what you would do or how…
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Shop Talk: Uses for an Industrial Duty Laser
A sign shop laser cutter can be used for a wide variety of applications, from basic engraving to cutting acrylic…
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Standoff Systems: Give Your Signs a Lift
Standoff systems may, at first appearance, be an industry tool, but once you see one, they become ubiquitous. “When you…
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What is the easiest way to sew round patches onto hats?
In truth, depending on the cap this can be quite difficult, but there are a few tips that may help…
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What should I know about creating ADA signage for tactile readers?
Next time you are in a public space with ADA signs, take note of how tactile sign text looks and…
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What is the difference between a pressure pot blaster and a siphon-fed blaster?
Pressure pot blasters work faster (up to four times faster) than siphon-fed blasters. Further, pressure pots allow for more control of…
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How can selling my sublimated goods to a group for fundraising at wholesale be a win-win-win?
Fundraising is selling your products to a group or organization (school, church, clubs, etc.) at a wholesale price. The organization…
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