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Is an inkjet or a laser printer better for printing heat transfers?
To provide the full-color benefits of heat transfers on garments, you’ll first want to consider the type of business and…
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What buzz words get positive attention for awards and engraving businesses online?
The clever trick about buzz words is to monitor what the bots are recording. By spending a few minutes on…
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What is a common mistake when laser engraving glass?
Often, when a laser strikes glass, it will fracture the surface but not engrave deeply or remove the material needed…
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Debunking Wide-Format Sublimation Myths
This article appears in The Sublimation Report, a special supplement to the April issue of A&E. Welcome to wide-format sublimation. It is…
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Hire Aspiring Graphic Designers
Your job is to create artwork that your clients love and will pay for. If you lack the ability to…
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What is one way to edit photos in Photoshop for better-looking photo gift products?
This answer appears in the April 2018 issue of A&E. Cropping an image is a great place to start. Can…
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Pro Wrap Video: Splicing a Camo Wrap
This Pro Wrap Video comes to us from Grant Dorsey with Aurora Graphics in El Dorado, Kansas. In this 2017…
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Where’s the best place to install my new heat press?
Location, location, location… That’s typically something you hear when you’re thinking about moving, right? Well, it’s not just a phrase…
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Vintage Vinyl: Spring Has (Nearly) Sprung
This week’s Vintage Vinyl video comes to us from the town of Dania Beach, Florida, just south of Fort Lauderdale,…
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I’m launching a new product soon. What can I do to stand out and gain interest?
Be different. Do something unusual as part of the launch initiative. Some examples include creating a funny video, doing a stunt…
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Installing Your First Automatic Press
You have put a lot of thought and money into buying your first automatic press, but purchasing is just the…
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Creating a Distressed Screen Print
Cozy, comfortable, and lived-in looking screen prints are all the rage now. Distressed prints look more relaxed and customers have…
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Try This: Laser Cut Packaging
Cardstock is a versatile and popular material to use with a laser, as it can be both cut and engraved.…
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Deciphering When to Use UV Vellum
UV vellum is a natural paper pulp print film for laser printers and is ideal for bold artwork and bold…
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What is the most important thing to keep in mind when laser engraving paper?
Paper is evaporated like wood (i.e. sublimated). This means that during the cutting process, the paper is worn away in…
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The Challenges of Screen Printing Nylon
If you have ever tried printing on nylon, you understand the challenges. If you haven’t…oh boy, are you going to…
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