Education
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How to Screen Print on Poly Shirts
In this video, Geno Talkington of Wichita Screen Printing gives printers the rundown on polyester shirts. Video takeaways: Poly inks…
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Are promotional products buoys or anchors?
It is important to know what your shop’s overall gross profit margin is. Grab your most recent consolidated income statement…
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When should I use cover paper for my photoresist stencils?
Cover paper is used to protect photoresist stencils from elements like dust and from becoming too dry for later use. Once…
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10 Traits of a Super Salesperson
Whether you’re selling software or signs, these are attributes that everyone needs to have to be successful, courtesy of Intelliverse.com.…
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Growing Pains: Building Your Impressions with Lessons Learned-Part Three
Learning never ends. Growing pains don’t either. The latter breeds the former. I’ve had my share of both over the…
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Try This: Turn Images into a Pencil Sketch in Photoshop
A pencil sketch drawing of a family member is a unique way to show a portrait or image and get…
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What do decorators need to start serving the athleisure market?
Before you can really start to profit from the new athleisure performance garments you just bought, you’ll need the right…
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Construct Written Approval Forms When Proofing Engraving Jobs
One of the biggest challenges in laser engraving is communication between the customer and the shop. As a shop owner,…
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Is etching the right process for my client’s request?
When working on commercial plates, using etching if: The product is for outdoor usage Durability is needed, and etching needs…
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How to Shop for a Screen Printing Dryer
Offering advice on which dryer is the best for your screen printing operation can be challenging as all shops aren’t…
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Video of the Week: How Neon Signs Are Made
This week’s video of the week comes to us via the Canadian-made television show “How It’s Made,” which explains how…
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Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock
Thank you, readers, for the positive input from the first installment of “Plastic Fantastic!” about plastic engraving sheet. The first…
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Which types of lasers are on the rise for retailers?
The use of 3-D fiber lasers that use galvos/scanners are on the rise because they are faster and more efficient…
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Is stabilizer required when embroidering canvas tote bags?
Backing is not only an aide in stabilizing the item you are about to embroider; it is also an aide…
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Is it better to make appliqué patches from scratch or buy them ready to go?
In the case of appliqué patches, it might be better to purchase the patches already made, as there are companies…
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How can decorators incorporate heat transfers into sublimation designs?
Glitter is the most popular transfer for use with sublimation. The glitter powder used to make these materials is polyester,…
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