Education
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Why am I experiencing dye migration when screen printing?
There are three conditions which trigger dye migration and lead to white ink with a tinted version of the synthetic…
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What concerns should decorators be aware of when heat printing tie-dye apparel?
One of the biggest obstacles in heat printing tie-dyed garments is ensuring that your desired artwork doesn’t conflict with the…
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Ghosting Problems: What’s the Solution?
Ghosting-the word that strikes terror and headaches in new and seasoned printers alike. Ghosting occurs when the screen-printing ink reacts…
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Do you have any tips for screen printing placket shirts?
What in the world is a placket? Grab your nearest sports jersey, button down, or polo and we will tell…
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The Technical Side of Sign Design: Faster Design Turn-Around Time
“We can’t build this!” is the phrase I heard repeatedly for one year while working at a mid-sized commercial sign…
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Producing a Frosty White Engraving on Acrylic
More than likely, when your engraving doesn’t produce a frosty white effect, this is caused by using the wrong acrylic…
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Mock-ups Pros and Cons
Selling online has opened up the door for many people that want to go beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar store. Whether…
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Sandcarving Tip: Got grit?
Make sure the appropriate grit is being used. We recommend silicon carbide as it reveals a new cutting edge each…
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Focus on the Right Factors: Sublimation production costs
Many decorators focus only on ink, paper, and substrate costs when determining how much is spent on production. This calculation…
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What You Need From Your Accountant
Bookkeeping is the backbone of financial management. It is the recording of every entry into the company’s ledger or checkbook.…
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How can I ensure functional solutions for my embroidery customers?
Special expertise means a great deal to people who are deeply dedicated to the study of their work or interests.…
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What are the benefits of offering sublimation?
Diversification is the biggest benefit of sublimation. Sublimation is a complementary technology that enhances awards and engraving businesses by expanding…
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What are some trending sublimation design aesthetics?
Here are four sublimation trends to consider: Black text on white/natural substrates is popular for mugs, tote bags, and T-shirts…
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How do you brand products if you cannot sublimate directly on them?
Stickers, such as Sublidecal, work great for branding when you cannot sublimate directly onto the product. You can purchase sticker…
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Mission Statements Matter
Your company mission statement is your beginning statement to your employees, as well as to each of your clients. Do…
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Take Control of Your Online Reputation: How to handle bad reviews
If you have a bad online review, research it before you answer it. It is so natural to just confront…
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