Education
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Why would I choose photoresist film over laser tape for sandcarving?
Photoresist allows for more options overall. Because there are multiple options for film thicknesses with photoresist, you can get better…
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Sublimation Tip: Track all of your costs
The biggest factor in understanding how to price a sublimated product is tracking all of your costs. Let’s say you are…
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How can I avoid humidity problems when sublimating?
Moisture can make a mess of your sublimated supplies, so it’s always good to make sure humidity is kept to…
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Flatbed Printers: Fantastic Flatbeds
Over the last decade, flatbed digital printers have progressively improved in a number of ways-including faster speeds, better UV-curing systems,…
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Try This: Laser-Cut Neckties
With Father’s Day fast approaching, help your customers ditch that boring old necktie for dad this year. Using your laser…
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Top 5 Troubleshooting Tips for Non-Compressed Air or Abrasive in Sandcarving
Note: Depending on your sandcarving system, these procedures may vary. Check the regulator – is it turned off? Make certain that…
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Picking the Right Interview Questions
In interviews, we typically pose vague questions such as, “For this position, we are looking for someone who can multitask –…
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How do you do frame measurements properly?
Framers always measure their frames as ID (inside frame dimension). The best way to think of this is when looking…
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What is the difference between cast and extruded acrylic?
Cast acrylic, when laser engraved, turns a frosty white color. Cast acrylic sheets are made from a liquid acrylic that…
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Cerebral Signage: Applying Design Thinking to Signs
Design thought is the blending of intelligence and imagination with creativity. Smart design wrapped around intellectual data and concepts can…
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Looking for Trouble: Tell Me the Truth
Some things just feel better when they have that analog swing. Vinyl records, old style film photography, and of course…
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What benefits do stock transfers offer an apparel decoration business?
In a recent episode of STAHLS’ TV, educator Jenna Sackett tells decorators how they can do more with stock transfers.…
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The Growing Pains of Running a Business
Starting your own business is a little bit like being a baby; you must learn to navigate your space, discover…
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Video of the Week: Choosing Your First CNC Router
This week’s video of the week comes to us from THE NBM SHOW/Portland, which took place in May. Sign &…
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Taking on Embroidery Orders Larger Than Your Shop
It seems like small shop owners ask me how to handle large orders, instinctively knowing they need a push to…
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How do you connect the rotary attachment onto the laser engraving machine?
First, move the laser machine table to its lowest position. On some models – for example, our Speedy 360 and Speedy 400 –…
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