Education
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How can I achieve a good sew-out on an embroidered cotton bath mat similar to an extra thick towel?
Working on textured substrates is always about managing the surface. When you have a heavy pile, otherwise known as nap,…
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Ten Questions to Ask to Ensure a Great 2016
Now – not later – is the time to sit down with pen and paper and thoroughly answer the below…
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The Best Image Size for Your Profile Picture
Life in general dictates that a business’ image is important, no matter the industry it represents. I personally feel that…
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Dealing with Production Capacity Issues
Occasionally, shop owners tell me, “We’ve been running at capacity and we’re increasingly unable to fulfill the orders we’re getting…
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Choosing the Right Stabilizer for Thin Embroidery Materials
When embroidering thin and stretchy materials, one cannot overestimate the importance of stabilizer. With a properly digitized small design, you…
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How to Pretreat Dark Colored Polyester
When printing black or darker colored polyester, the first step is pretreating the garment. Getting the ink to readily stay…
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Two Alternatives to Petroleum Based Cleaning Solvents
Vegetable and alcohol based cleaning solvents are often used as an alternative to the hotter (also known as petroleum based)…
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What to Consider When Purchasing a Single-Head Embroidery Machine
It’s important to make a well-informed choice on your first single-head embroidery machine. Here are some of the most common…
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Four Essential Tools for Cleaning Your Manual Press
A good equipment maintenance regimen can keep your shop efficient and profitable for extended times. Taking only a few extra…
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Finding the Right Price for a Heat Press
Many decorators invest in heat press equipment at a savings while jeopardizing quality. There are many quality heat presses at…
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Printing Subsurface (Second Surface Printing)
A quick and easy way to add visual dimension to printed projects is to separate your design and print the…
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Wrapping with Textured Film
Textured films are not new to the wraps world, but manufacturers continue to improve upon the technology. Today many film…
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How do I sublimate onto Glitterflake heat transfer vinyl?
This is usually geared toward applying the transfers to black colored garments to create the best end product. Not to…
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How does mixed media sublimation work?
One of the best things about sublimation is that once you have created and pressed a fabric item, you can…
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What is the difference between self-weeding papers and heat transfer vinyl?
Self-weeding papers like Neenah’s ImageClip Laser Dark (works with most laser printers) and Forever Laser Dark No-Cut (white toner Oki…
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How much should I charge for shipping from my online store?
On storefronts like Etsy, listing your shipping at a lower cost is more likely to get the searches and sales…
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