Education
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Vintage Vinyl: A Wrap As White As Snow
This week’s Vintage Vinyl comes to us from Brooklyn, New York’s R Vinyl, which not only offers full and partial…
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Video Tip: Caring for Your Wrap in Winter
We dedicate this video tip to the Northeastern U.S., where millions of people are having to deal with their third…
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What common errors do embroiderers make when choosing stabilizer?
Know your fabric’s limitations when it comes to the design itself before thinking about which stabilizer to use. Puckering, pulling,…
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How can I make my customer comfortable enough to commit to the sale?
Every team knows that there is an incredible advantage to the home field. Offer to meet with customers at their…
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Hand Lettering: A How-To for Tricky Letters
For all the hand letterers out there, are there certain letters that you just find cringe-worthy? That give you a…
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Keep Extra Equipment on Hand
Make an affordable kit of extra equipment parts that most frequently wear or break and need replacement. This kit of…
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Mounting Sandcarved Signs and Plaques
Sandcarved signs and plaques can be mounted by drilling holes through the glass and using metal standoffs to mount the…
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Computer Software Versus Smartphone Apps
Instagram is a great way to fix up a not-so-great picture and one that has an emotional connection for the…
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Building Your Impressions: Cackling to Build Impressions and Grow-Part Four
There’s a little anonymous poem that I use from time to time to help illustrate the importance and value of…
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Embroidering Logos on Placket Shirts
Placket shirts are one of the most common staples for any embroiderer. Whether it’s the standard polo or a long-sleeve…
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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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