Education
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Why is my thread breaking?
Before you can troubleshoot any thread break, make sure you have covered your bases: You have hooped properly. You have…
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All About Blogging: Who, What, and Why
Why blog? Blogs aren’t just a way to share common interests or find an outlet for writers. Blogging provides a…
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Embroidery Needle 101
Needles! Needles! Needles! There are so many needles to choose from, which needle do you need? Titanium, Chromium, 75/11, 60/8,…
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Be Smart with CorelDRAW: Cast a long shadow and work transparently
Note: This article appears in the March 2018 issue of A&E magazine. This column is being written to demonstrate practical uses…
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Better Work Space, Better Workflow
Try not to crowd highly trafficked work space so people are not bumping into each other. This also minimizes the…
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Cutting Costs or Cutting Quality? Advice on ink
When you have an ink expense of several hundred dollars, that can seem like a great place to cut costs.…
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Before the Busy Season: Product inventory, part two
Order product, and perhaps even extras, ahead of time. This helps prevent rush orders from suppliers, more expensive rush shipping…
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What is the difference between using new sublimation ink cartridges versus refillable ones?
Desktop-format printing systems come with sealed cartridges, and the end user may decide to put a bulk ink system or…
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What makes a great spirit wear decoration?
No matter what is on trend with fashion this season, one thing you should always remember when heat printing spirit…
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5 Reasons to Jump into Sublimation
So you’re considering jumping into dye-sublimation. What a wonderful decision! There’s a number of practical reasons why you should proceed…
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What are the pros and cons of rubber-coated platens?
The biggest advantage of coating an aluminum platen with rubber is to soften the printing surface. When the printing surface…
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Manual vs. Automatic Press: Which One is Right for You?
Manual Manual screen printing is perfect for the beginner and intermediate printer. They start out with one-color/one-station table top presses…
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How to Start Mobile Heat Printing
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of offering on-site creations. After all, the possibilities are endless with…
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Designing Award-Winning Signs: The Art of Visual Balance
The owner loves the design you came up with, and so does the landlord. In fact, the entire design approval…
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How can I incorporate heat transfers into my embroidery business?
If you run an embroidery shop, you probably have some heat transfer equipment too. Having a range of equipment allows…
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4 Ways to Avoid Scorch Marks
Like most processes and prevention tactics in the personalization industry, everyone is going to have a different opinion regarding tips…
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