Education
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Preparing Photos for Stamp Engraving
If possible, use a high-contrast portrait photo with a light, even background. If you want to use pictures from the…
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What should I expect to get from an embroidery conference?
Whether you’re new to the business or a seasoned veteran, you should always stay up-to-date with your industry. The best…
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Accomplish a Distressed Effect with a Laser Cutter
The distressed look is one of the most popular trends in apparel decoration. Cutting and weeding distressed designs can be…
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How to Reduce Last Minute Orders
Take a proactive approach to reducing last minute orders. The easiest way to do this is to prepare a group…
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Recalibrate Laser Speed
Clean your machine. Much like other types of design equipment, a clean machine produces better results than one that is…
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Wide-Format Ink Maintenance 101
Although wide-format inkjet printers have become increasingly more powerful and complex in terms of what they are capable of, shop…
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Are poor-quality sewn designs the result of low-cost digitizing?
Not necessarily. Training and experience are key components in creating a high-quality design. In addition to a full understanding of…
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What’s a rotary drum heat press?
A rotary heat press, also known as a calendar transfer machine, is used to continuingly transfer dye-sublimation prints onto a…
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How to Speed Up the Equipment-Financing Process
Whether you’ve been in the decorated apparel game for decades or you’re just starting out, you’ve probably realized that having…
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A&E Asks Women in the Industry: 5 Minutes with Lisa Higginbotham
How long have you been in the awards industry? 19 years in June. What is your background? My background is…
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What are the specific times of year that academic entities purchase awards?
The savvy digital decorator seeks business all year long. Get plugged in to each organization to find out what’s happening…
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What innovations in sublimation technology have emerged over the years?
The two innovations that stand out for me are increases in gamut and definition. Today, you can create sublimated images…
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What are the top questions shops ask about stamps?
How many impressions will a self-inking stamp make before it needs to be re-inked? It depends on the boldness of…
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When engraving and cutting paper, is clamping or fixing the material necessary?
Clamping or fixing the material is not necessary. During laser processing, no pressure is exerted on the material so the…
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In the Trenches: Paperboy Wonders
I really was a paperboy, at the age of 12, and sold copies of our local daily from a green…
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The Long View: When Good Isn’t Good Enough
“Sales are good!” Yes, that’s music to any shop owner’s ears, but as we start to dig into the new…
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