Education
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Five Pointers for Trophy Retailers
Know the purpose of the award: Why is this client in need of an award? What kind of experience are…
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Methods of Custom-Building a Plaque
The custom plaque category includes off-the-shelf plaques and plates combined with unique uses and complex layouts – perhaps mounting multiple…
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If purchasing a router for the first time, what should be considered?
First and foremost, the retailer needs to identify if they have the need for the capabilities of a router and…
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How can I avoid burning through the material when engraving fabric?
Learn which fabrics can withstand the engraving process and at what temperatures. Heartier fabrics such as denim, canvas, and leather…
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How will garment selection affect my embroidery?
Not all garments work well with all designs. Exceedingly thin or stretchy materials can distort when decorated with large, dense…
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How to Embroider Beanies with 3D Puff
On this episode of Embroidery Hub, Laura Gomez goes over how to embroider 3D puff on beanies. Embroidering beanies and…
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Try This: Laser cutting and engraving paper
With a laser cutting machine for paper finishing, you can create invitations, table cards, or high-quality packaging with a creative,…
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Printer Protection: Check the humidity level
Humidity can cause a lot of issues in your sublimation printing. It can affect both printer and paper. If it’s…
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Create a Centering Ruler for Engraving
I have designed my own set of centering rulers that are a big time saver. One centering ruler allows me…
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Building Your Impressions: Cackling to Build Impressions and Grow Your Business-Part 1
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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What information should I provide in the “contact us” section of my website?
Providing your website visitors with your contact information is a mandatory part of doing business online. However, the methods in…
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Word to the Wise: Long-Term Planning
When it comes to sales and marketing, many of us are guilty of using “tactical” methods versus having a long-term…
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Video of the Week: Watchfire LED Billboard Gets Hung Up
Watch as Danville, Illinois-based LED sign maker Watchfire Signs puts up a large LED billboard for St. Louis-based DDI Media. This was…
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What is the difference between DC glass lasers and RF metal lasers?
DC glass lasers are delicate devices. When integrated into a laser material processing system, they need additional cooling equipment to…
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How do you care for stamp-making equipment?
If laser engraving stamps, keeping the optics and belts free of ash and rubber dust may require daily cleaning and…
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How can I reduce the labor cost of sublimation jobs?
Regardless of whether you are using a wide-format or small-format printer for sublimation, the production times are going to be…
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